New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) China’s GDP growth slowed to a mere 4.3 per cent in the second quarter this year due to declining domestic demand, reflecting the worsening structural imbalance in the export-dependent economy.“The main factor dragging down GDP growth was nosediving fixed-asset investment (FAI). Real estate investment dropped by 18.0 per cent, the largest contraction for a half-year on record. But FAI also fell in road building, education, healthcare, and construction. This suggests…
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New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Friday urged Romanian companies to actively participate in India’s growth story as the country has emerged as the world’s fastest growing economy, offering immense opportunities for international partnerships, investment and technology collaboration.Addressing the India–Romania Business Forum at Bucharest, the President said that Romania, with its strategic location at the crossroads of Europe, highly skilled human resources, advanced i…
Manila, July 22 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Wednesday met his Philippines counterpart Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro in Manila, where both leaders discussed ways to advance the Strategic Partnership between the two countries and reviewed recent developments in the Indo-Pacific. Sharing the details of the meeting on his social media platform X, EAM Jaishankar said, “A pleasure to meet FM Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro of Philippines today in Manila. A good discussion on further strength…
Manila, July 22 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Wednesday underlined the need for stronger cooperation between India and ASEAN in the face of growing global uncertainty, saying that no country or regional grouping can effectively tackle today’s challenges on its own. Delivering his opening remarks at the ASEAN Post-Ministerial Conference with India 2026 in Manila, Jaishankar thanked the Philippines for its warm welcome and acknowledged its role as the country coordinator …
Skopje, July 21 (IANS) Terming economic cooperation as an “important pillar” in ties between India and North Macedonia, President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday announced that both nations have agreed to strengthen trade, investment and business-to-business collaboration. Addressing a joint press meet with North Macedonia counterpart Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova following their talks, President Murmu expressed confidence that her visit will open a new chapter in the bilateral ties. She expressed grati…
New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday said he held discussions with UAE Minister of Economy and Tourism Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri on strengthening the India-UAE partnership across trade, investment, tourism and connectivity, while exploring new opportunities to deepen the two countries’ strategic economic ties.In a post on social media platform X, Goyal said he had a productive meeting with Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri and the accompanying delegation,…
New Delhi, July 19 (IANS) Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal has concluded a five-day visit to Spain, Belgium, Finland and Estonia aimed at deepening India’s economic partnership with Europe, while building on the momentum generated by the successful conclusion of the India–EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations, according to a statement issued by the Commerce and Industry Ministry on Sunday. During the visit from 13-18 July 2026, the minister held multiple high-level e…
New Delhi, July 19 (IANS) Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal has called for deeper collaboration between India and Estonia in trade, investment, innovation and technology as he addressed the India–Estonia Business Forum in Tallinn during his official visit to the Baltic nation.The forum brought together senior government representatives, industry leaders and business delegations from both countries to explore new opportunities for expanding bilateral economic cooperation and …
Guwahati, July 18 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday said the state has emerged as one of the leading performers in the NITI Aayog’s Investment Friendliness Index, crediting sustained policy reforms, improved infrastructure and a stable law and order environment for the achievement. Sharing the development on X, Sarma said Assam has steadily transformed into a preferred investment destination and urged domestic and international investors to explore the opportunities ava…
New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday said India-Finland relationship is entering a decisive new phase, with “our leaders elevating our ties to a Strategic Partnership in Digitalization and Sustainability earlier this year”.Addressing the India-Finland Business Roundtable with Finland’s Minister of Economic Affairs, Sakari Puisto, the minister underscored the immense opportunities that lie ahead through stronger trade and investment ties, particula…