Japan’s easing of arms export rules, the country’s largest policy change in this area since World War II, has sparked interest among Allies across Europe and the Indo-Pacific. Tokyo’s revised implementation guidelines for its three principles on defense equipment transfer opens weapons sales to 17 countries, according to the Japanese news website nippon.com. The move...Read More

India is preparing to roll out a new policy aimed at increasing biogas production through higher guaranteed purchase prices and subsidies for new projects, as the government looks to reduce carbon emissions, lower dependence on imported fossil fuels and address rising energy costs. The proposed programme, expected to be launched this month, would increase the...Read More

India is setting an ambitious goal to triple its seafood exports to USD 30 billion by 2030, as highlighted by Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal during a national workshop in Visakhapatnam. This bold aim underscores a strategic pivot from raw commodity exports to a focus on quality and value-added goods. Minister Goyal emphasized the...Read More

A general view shows the city skyline in Phnom Penh on May 24, 2024. (Photo by TANG CHHIN Sothy and TANG CHHIN SOTHY / AFP) PHNOM PENH – The US has proposed additional duties on 60 countries, including Cambodia, which export goods made by forced labor or which do not take strong enough measures to...Read More

China’s position at the heart of the global project logistics market remains firmly intact, supported by booming renewable energy exports, large-scale infrastructure investment and the continued expansion of Belt and Road projects. The country continues to dominate the manufacture of critical project equipment, reinforcing its role as a leading source of heavy lift and oversized...Read More

Maruti Suzuki has said flex-fuel vehicles could play a key role in reducing India’s dependence on imported crude oil, while also lowering emissions, as the country looks to strengthen energy security and diversify fuel sources, according to a Moneycontrol report. Speaking at the launch of the company’s first flex-fuel vehicle, managing director and CEO Hisashi...Read More

“Sebi’s order against Rajesh Exports raises questions, albeit indirectly, about the governance and execution readiness of its battery manufacturing commitment under the ACC PLI scheme, since ACC Energy Storage Pvt. Ltd, linked to Rajesh Exports, is one of the scheme beneficiaries,” said Alekhya Datta, director, electricity and renewables division, at New Delhi-based think tank The...Read More

Pune: India’s livestock industry has urged the government to allow imports of 1.5 million tonnes of soybean meal, after domestic prices of the key poultry feed ingredient surged about 45% in two months, raising costs for farmers and squeezing margins across the sector. The soyabean processing industry, however, opposes import of soyabean meal, claiming local...Read More

N Chandrababu Naidu Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh Visakhapatnam: Chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu will participate, along with Union ministers, in a two-day national workshop on seafood exports in the port city on Friday. The workshop will feature interactive sessions with beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Kisan Samridhi Sah-Yojana (PMKSSY) and Kisan Credit Card...Read More

The blazing Indian summer has arrived, sending people in search of relief under fans, coolers and air conditioners. While many try to stay behind closed doors to escape the scorching heat, another threat rears its head, putting lives at risk during this time of the year. The reliance on ACs to fight the rising temperatures...Read More