China parliament ratifies BRICS Bank agreement

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 1, 2015, 14:06

China`s largely rubber-stamp parliament ratified an agreement with the world`s largest emerging nations on Wednesday to create a new development bank, state news agency Xinhua reported.

Etihad Airways and PIA announce new codeshare agreement

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 30, 2015, 14:16

Etihad Airways and Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) have signed a codeshare agreement which will provide travellers with enhanced connections between the UAE, Pakistan and beyond.

NALCO in pact with GACL for setting up of caustic soda plant

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 24, 2015, 15:11

State-run NALCO has signed an agreement with Gujarat Alkalies and Chemicals Ltd (GACL) for setting up of an integrated caustic soda plant and captive power plant in Gujarat's Dahej at a cost of Rs 1,789 crore.

India inks landmark cross border pact; more nations to join

Last Updated: Monday, June 15, 2015, 22:28

India Monday achieved a milestone with the signing of a motor vehicles pact with Bhutan, Nepal and Bangladesh enabling seamless transit of passenger, cargo and vehicles with the first stage of the USD-8 billion road connectivity project set to begin in October.

Greece, creditors trade barbs over latest EU reform demands

Last Updated: Sunday, June 7, 2015, 20:44

Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis on Sunday called the proposals "borderline insulting". "It was an aggressive move designed to terrorise the Greek government," Varoufakis told Proto Thema daily.

Bangladesh offers 2 SEZs to Indian companies

Last Updated: Sunday, June 7, 2015, 17:48

India will develop the economic zone near the government-sponsored one in Mongla, which is now under construction, Paban Chowdhury, executive chairman of Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority, told The Daily Star.

Black money: India in global pact for automatic exchange of financial info

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 3, 2015, 21:23

India and five other nations Wednesday joined a multilateral agreement for automatic exchange of financial information, a move that will help it combat tax evasion and deal with the problem of black money.

Minimum import price on arecanuts raised to Rs 162 a kg

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 3, 2015, 14:54

"It has, therefore, been decided to increase the MIP on import of arecanuts from existing Rs 110 per kg to Rs 162 per kg with immediate effect to safeguard the interest of domestic farmers," an official statement said.

Intel close to deal to buy Altera for $16 billion: Sources

Last Updated: Friday, May 29, 2015, 23:55

Intel Corp has resumed negotiations to buy smaller chip maker Altera Corp and is close to a $16 billion acquisition agreement, people familiar with the matter said on Friday.

Trade ministers to meet next month in Paris on WTO

Last Updated: Sunday, May 24, 2015, 11:04

"EU is expected to talk about resumption of the Broad- based Trade and Investment Agreement (BTIA). India may invite them for the talks," the official added.

IBA to sign wage revision pact with banks unions on Monday

Last Updated: Friday, May 22, 2015, 17:31

Bank unions will be formally signing the new wage revision agreement with the industry body Indian Banks Association (IBA) on Monday, one of the heads of the unions said today.

Suzlon bags 98.7 MW contract from Mytrah Energy

Last Updated: Monday, May 18, 2015, 19:14

Wind turbine manufacturer Suzlon Monday said it will supply 47 turbines, each of 2.1 MW capacity, for Mytrah Energy's 98.7 MW wind project in Telangana.