The Foreign Investment Promotion Board provides approval Tata-SIA venture. The Indian government approved the proposal from Singapore Airlines to commence an aviation venture with Tata Sons through an initial foreign direct investment of USD49 million.
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Auto Worker Unions Seek Slimmer Pay Raises as Japan Economy Stagnates
Japan’s auto workers unions had agreed on slimmer pay raise of 3,000 yen, only half the amount they demanded last year. That would hinder Prime Minister Abe’s determination to put an end to the country’s economy stagnation by boosting domestic growth and reviving exports.
Tim Cook Opposed The Court Order Demanding Apple to Bypass iPhone's Security
Apple CEO Tim Cook made an official statement appealing the court order to provide assistance breaking into an iPhone owned by one of San Bernardino mass shooter. Cook argued that helping law enforcements creating a backdoor to bypass the device’s security is something the company cannot and will not do in order to protect its customers from a greater danger.
Foreign Investment: Indonesian Government Will Revise Regulations, Allowing Foreign Capital on More Sectors
The changes are part of the government's economic stimulus package, expected to boost the country's economic growth and create job openings. Indonesia's new regulations on investment would loosen current restrictions on foreign investments in various sectors, including e-commerce, retail and healthcare.
Internet Addiction: South Korea Has a Camp to Help Young People With Internet Addiction
The advancement of the internet in South Korea has brought some advantages as well as social issues. Internet addiction has been a concern in the country, and the government is helping to solve the issue with some programs, including rehabilitation camps.
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The late release of government subsidy for the IFC backed Simran Wind Project Pvt forces it to shelve expansion plans.
Five companies would be vying for the West Bengali government's shares in Haldia Petrochemicals Ltd through a bidding process.
Stock market indices rose and long term instruments fell as the market responded to the first government shutdown in 17 years.
Claiming survival of the local industry, the All India Plastics Manufacturers Association has written to the Indian Finance Minister to revise the import duties on plastics.
In a bid to expand sales and revenues for its sale of shares, the NZ government allowed a two part installment payment plan for the purchase of the shares from Meridian Energy.
NZ Prime Minister John Key, despite the write down of key assets, expects to reach the lower end of initial targets for revenues for share sales of government owned interests.
The Chinese government, amidst calls for a pending crisis due to bad debts, is pushing its banks to shore up its capitalization in compliance with Basel III.
China establishes free trade zone to help liberalize yuan trade. In an expected move, China had issued a directive to allow free exchange of the yuan currency within the borers of its first free trade zone.
A new set of bidding guidelines will be utilized for the newest ultra mega power projects for the next decade.
