India's ports ministry directed the Indian Ports Association to implement the wage revision and productivity-linked reward scheme agreed with port worker unions on September...
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GHCL received environmental clearance for a ₹6,500 crore (~$76.64) Soda Ash Greenfield project in Kutch, Gujarat. The 1.1 MMTPA plant will double GHCL's production, aiding...
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Cambodia and seven other governments recently launched a six-year $340-million project in Siem Reap to reduce the output of hazardous chemicals from the textile and construction...
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Azelis partners with AAK to distribute its sustainable plant-based emollients for personal care in South Korea. This marks their first collaboration in Asia Pacific, leveraging...
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Covestro is constructing a pilot plant in Leverkusen, Germany, to recycle elastomers like Vulkollan. Using innovative chemical recycling, it achieves over 90 per cent material...
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Dutch export volumes rose by 1.7 per cent year-on-year in October 2024, led by food, chemicals, and machinery, while imports fell 2.4 per cent due to lower natural gas and...
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The European Council has decided to lift internal land border controls with Romania and Bulgaria, completing the full entry of both into the Schengen area. From January...
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The textile industry in southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, which contributes ₹75,000 crore in exports, will benefit from a new 6 per cent interest subsidy for modernising...
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Many companies in Singapore are interested in investing in Bangladesh, particularly in sectors like infrastructure and logistics, the former's minister for sustainability...
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The UK government and ESCAP launched the £2.1 million (~$2.65 million) ASEAN Green Investment Catalyst (AGIC) initiative to boost sustainable foreign direct investment (FDI)...
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The Jordanian government, in partnership with the French Development Agency, is formulating a comprehensive plan to manage domestic textile waste. The initiative, led by...
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In October 2024, Germany's calendar and seasonally adjusted exports of goods totalled €124.6 billion, reflecting a decline of 2.8 per cent compared to both the previous month...
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China's Central Economic Work Conference emphasised a higher deficit-to-GDP ratio for 2025, proactive fiscal measures, and moderately loose monetary policies, including special...
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Kazakhstan plans to boost its export potential by developing cross-border transport and logistics hubs, particularly at the borders with China, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Russia...
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The ADB has raised its growth forecasts for Vietnam for 2024 and 2025 to 6.4 per cent and 6.6 per cent respectively from 6 per cent and 6.2 per cent earlier, driven by stronger...
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Hailing the House of Representatives for passing the FY25 National Defense Authorisation Act, the NCTO said the legislation contains provisions that support a strong domestic...
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The number of national waterways has risen to 111 now from five in 2014, minister of ports, shipping and waterways Sarbananda Sonowal informed parliament. Over $707.5 million...
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India's index of industrial production (IIP) rose by 3.5 per cent in October compared to a 3.1-per cent growth in September, the ministry of statistics and programme implementation...
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US chemical sector anticipates an investment boom, with projections reaching $208 billion in 2024, fuelled by low-cost shale gas. This growth, estimated at 3.8 per cent...
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Standard Chartered expects strong GDP growth of 6.7 per cent next year in Vietnam, with growth easing from 7.5 per cent YoY in the first half (H1) of 2025 to 6.1 per cent...
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The global ethylene market faces a 10 to 15 per cent oversupply, largely from Asia, pressuring margins and reducing utilisation rates, while European demand falls. The polyethylene...
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FDI into China in actual use rose by 6 per cent YoY in November, the ministry of commerce said. From January to November, the actual FDI use stood at $104 billion—down by...
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Europe is fragmented with only 65 per cent recycling compliance in some areas. Asia, particularly China, is boosting investments in recycling facilities to achieve a 25...
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European chemical industry faces continued degrowth due to energy price volatility and declining consumer demand, contrasting with a 1.3 per cent year-on-year increase in...
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The State Bank of India believes that FY25 GDP growth will be 6.3 per cent, lower than the RBI estimate of 6.6 per cent. The release of $13.67 billion due to RBI's cash...
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