“Reflecting the same enterprise, the AEPC has now created a virtual platform. It will give rise to opportunities for over 300 top exporters in the country. But knowing that AEPC is a 8,600-member family, I am hopeful that the platform specially gives space to those who innovate, who belong to the SME segment, who are start-ups as young innovators need a supporting hand,” she said. … [Read more...] about Vice-President urges apparel exporters to increase share in the global market
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Chinese-made vaccines boost global response to COVID-19
Opening the 148th session of the World Health Organization's (WHO) Executive Board, WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Monday warned of the moral consequences of the lack of COVID-19 vaccines for poorer countries, saying that the higher-income countries are privileged compared to the developing countries. … [Read more...] about Chinese-made vaccines boost global response to COVID-19
Botswana calls for global solidarity, fairness in COVID-19 vaccine allocation
However, Kwape said Africa remains confident that the WHO secretariat in partnership with other United Nations (UN) agencies and philanthropic organizations will continue to ensure equitable allocation of critical items which include personal protective equipment comprising medical masks, respirators, oxygen concentrators, pulse oximeters, ventilators and other essential biomedical items for clinical care, particularly to low and middle-income countries. Enditem … [Read more...] about Botswana calls for global solidarity, fairness in COVID-19 vaccine allocation
Sinovac increases vaccine production to ensure global supply
"Sinovac has received vaccine orders from Brazil, Indonesia, Turkey, Chile and other countries and regions, and we are making every effort to expand the production capacity," said Yin in an interview with Xinhua News Agency. "We hope the vaccine will protect more people around the world." … [Read more...] about Sinovac increases vaccine production to ensure global supply
India expects participation of global oil majors in BPCL bidding: Oil minister Dharmendra Pradhan
New Delhi: India expects some international oil majors to participate in the Bharat Petroleum divestment process during the price bid stage, Oil Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has said.Homegrown Vedanta and two international funds have shown initial interest in buying the government’s entire majority stake in BPCL. The government will call price bids after evaluating the three players’ suitability on technical grounds.“When the price bid will come up, I'm hopeful some of the major players will come through this investment mechanism, these funds,” Pradhan told a TV channel, referring to the funds that have shown interest. He didn’t elaborate on this. BPCL, which controls 35 million tonnes a year of refining capacity and about a fifth of the fuel retail market, has been seen as a prized asset for anyone seeking a quick and strong presence in the Indian oil market. But the arrival of the deadly coronavirus that hit global demand, squeezed oil companies' … [Read more...] about India expects participation of global oil majors in BPCL bidding: Oil minister Dharmendra Pradhan