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03 May

Ghana and India discuss trade at the fourth JTC meeting

Evans ManassehNewsfourth JTC, Ghana, India, Trade

Trade officials from Ghana and India have begun the fourth session of the Joint Trade Committee (JTC) meeting in Accra, to strengthen bilateral trade and economic ties between the two nations. A bilateral trade agreement signed in 1981, which resulted in the establishment of JTC, has long functioned as a conduit for growing trade and investment between the two countries. The agenda for this fourth session featured discussions about potential partnerships in the pharmaceutical industry, information technology, digital infrastructure, agriculture, and capacity building. Addressing the opening session, Mr Michael Okyere Baafi, Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry and Co-Chair of the JTC,…

04 Aug

India Bans Import Of Laptops, Tablets, Other Devices To Boost Local Production

Evans ManassehNewsIndia, local economy

The move is believed to be aimed at boosting domestic manufacturing and targets China, the origin of 75% of India’s imports of such devices, worth $5.33 billion in 2022-23, as frosty diplomatic ties persist between the two Asian economic powerhouses, a report by RT said. The Indian government on Thursday restricted the import of laptops, PCs tablets, and other consumer-electronic devices. The move is believed to be aimed at boosting domestic manufacturing and targets China, the origin of 75% of India’s imports of such devices, worth $5.33 billion in 2022-23, as frosty diplomatic ties persist between the two Asian economic powerhouses,…

11 Jul

Apple Supplier Drops Out Of $20bn India Factory Plan

Wontumi1BusinessApple, chip-making plant, Foxconn, India

Apple supplier Foxconn has pulled out of a $19.5bn (£15.2bn) deal with Indian mining giant Vedanta to build a chip-making plant in the country. The move comes less than a year after the companies announced plans to set up the facility in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s home state of Gujarat. Some analysts say it marks a setback to the nation’s technology industry goals. However, a government minister says it will have no impact on the country’s chip-making ambitions. “There was recognition from both sides that the project was not moving fast enough,” Taiwan-headquartered Foxconn said in a statement. “There were challenging…

12 Apr

Ukraine Asks India For Medical Support

wontumionline.comNewsIndia, Ukraine

India says Ukraine has asked for more medicine and medical equipment and invited Indian companies to help rebuild the country. Ukraine’s first deputy foreign affairs minister, Emine Dzhaparova, ended a four-day visit to New Delhi, where the request was made, the Indian Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement. “Rebuilding infrastructure in Ukraine could be an opportunity for Indian companies,” the ministry cited Dzhaparova as saying. India has sent humanitarian aid to Ukraine since the beginning of the war.

15 Mar

Brazil Surpasses India, Becomes Nation Second-Worst Affected By Covid-19

Jackson Odom KpakpoNewsBRAZIL, India

Brazil Surpasses India, Becomes Nation Second-Worst Affected By Covid-19 With over 11.4 million cases of coronavirus, Brazil has crossed India and now has the world's second-worst outbreak of Covid-19 after that of the United States. People hold Brazil's national flags during a protest after the Sao Paulo state government mandated further restrictions to curb the spread of coronavirus disease. (Photo: Reuters) Brazil has now crossed India to become the second-worst nation hit by Covid-19. On Sunday, the Latin American country reported 43,812 new cases of coronavirus and 1,127 new Covid-19 deaths, ending the most lethal week since the pandemic began…

17 Sep

Ghana-India trade relations to deepen as Trade Advisory Chamber ventures into Takoradi

Wontumi2BusinessGhana, India, Trade

The Ghana-India Trade Advisory Chamber has launched its Western Regional Branch in Takoradi. President of the Chamber, Derrick Oduro, has been explaining the strategic role the chamber will play in deepening Ghana-India trade relations. The prestigious event drew many from as far as Accra, Central region, in addition to the host region. Several dignitaries ranging from Sugandh Rajaram, Indian High Commissioner to Ghana; Carlos Ahenkorah, Tema West MP; Abraham Dwuma Odoom, MP Twifo Atti Morkwa, Dr. Kobby Okyere Darko-Western Regional and host Minister, Madam Anne-Rita Solano- Executive Director CCI France (French Chamber), Nana Adwoa Eduafowa II Queen mother Gomoa Dago…