would work to finance Indian drugmaker Biological E Ltd to produce at least 1 billion Covid-19 vaccine doses by the end of 2022. It also said Japan was in discussions to provide concessional yen loans ... ( read original story ...)
India Today Conclave: FM Sitharaman to speak on blueprint for self-reliant India on Day 2
Union Minister for finance and corporate affairs Nirmala Sitharaman will participate in a discussion on "Post-Pandemic Projection: The blueprint for a self-reliant India" on Day 2 of India Today ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong legislature will be ‘largely ceremonial’ after China revamp, says ex-U.S. diplomat
Beijing approved a draft decision on Thursday that will alter the size and composition of Hong Kong's legislature and election committee. ( read original story ...)
Israel’s Ultra-Orthodox Jews Get COVID Vaccine but Still Face Resentment
An ultra-Orthodox Jewish man receives a vaccination against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) at a temporary vaccination centre in the Jewish settlement of Beitar Illit, in the Israeli-occupied West ... ( read original story ...)
Georgia store boycott unleashes 66 days of tension and hope
He questions the methodology — and sincerity — of some of the protesters. “After the protest, business is back to normal,” Sivji says. “If there was something racial over here, they wouldn’t be coming ... ( read original story ...)
Commissioners Court approves posthumous honor for Bentley
The Anderson County Commissioners Court has approved a resolution in support of a Bill by Rep. Cody Harris (R-Palestine) to named State Loop 256 the Bascom W. Bentley III Memorial ... ( read original story ...)
Dubai realty turning into seller’s market?
Buyers signing on dotted line a lot quicker than they previously would have on fear of missing out on a property they like ... ( read original story ...)
The “Amazon” of Japan, Rakuten, Selling $2.2 Billion in New Stock
Japanese e-commerce giant Rakuten is selling $2.2 billion-worth of new stock to aid it in its fight against Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN). Rakuten announced it was selling shares primarily ... ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh holds Bt cotton field trials
Hyderabad-based JK Agri Genetics Ltd, an arm of the JK Organisation, is collaborating with the Bangladesh government to hold field trials of genetically-modified cotton in the neighbouring country. ( read original story ...)
Bengaluru Airport Launches India’s First Dedicated Express Cargo Terminal, to Help E-Commerce
With BIAL creating India’s first dedicated Express Cargo Terminal, the express industry has now got a major boost to continue growing the express business and achieve greater heights,” said EICI Chief ... ( read original story ...)