by Manik Mehta Aug 09, 2021
Taiwan eyes a greater geo-economics role to assert its presence in the international arena
The island’s ports play a vital role in sustaining Taiwan’s external trade, an important economic lifeline
Former Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd provides insights on China as the Australia-China trade war rages
China’s rise in the international arena has been meteoric: from a former obscure communist state that was once caught in the web of internal dissent and deep political turmoil, China has risen to become a global political, economic and military heavyweight whose actions and defiance of what is called “rule-based order” cause trepidations among much of the world.
APSEZ, India’s main port development group looks to grow regionally
Indian strategy aims to build ports in region to augment its maritime and also security interests.
Special panel discusses steel logistics at world’s largest steel conference
Thanks to Covid-19, the hordes of steel executives who descend on New York in June each year from around the world to participate in the Steel Success Strategies (SSS) conference, made a virtual appearance this year instead of “in flesh and blood”. The SSS-2020, which was scheduled to take place in June, was held Oct.26-28 this year in the virtual theater.
COVID-19 forces trade show cancellations… but one show expected to do well
While there’s been a string of major trade show cancellations, Medica 2020 could be “the show of all shows.”
For many Asians, the phase one deal is just a “ceasefire” in US-China trade war
Heimtextil trade fair illustrates complexities of phase one deal on global trade…and then there’s the coronavirus epidemic.
US-India free trade agreement expected to further strengthen bilateral trade
India is working towards concluding a free trade agreement with the United States, particularly after Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently announced in Bangkok that India was dropping out of the China-led Regional Cooperation and Economic Partnership (RCEP) which comprises of the 10 ASEAN member states, China, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea and Japan.
Indian PM Modi seeks investments in India’s infrastructure and the BGBF was the place to start
The Bloomberg Global Business Forum (BGBF), which is held in New York, traditionally, in the third week of September, when the high-level United Nations General Assembly takes place, is proving to be an effective platform for world leaders to address the top representatives of America Inc.
Strait of Hormuz is a choke point that can cripple world trade
The Strait of Hormuz is arguably the most important “chokepoint” in the world. And the U.S. imbroglio with Iran and Iran’s deteriorating relationship with its neighbors - especially Saudi Arabia – threatens the Strait and global commerce.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister with high-powered delegation in US to court companies for business and investments
he chief minister of Tamil Nadu in southern India, accompanied by some ministers and high-ranking officials from the state, visited New York, San Francisco, San Jose and Los Angeles, from September 3 to 7, to attract business and investments to Tamil Nadu which is focusing on infrastructure development to propel the state’s economic growth trajectory.
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