Foreign Investor Perspectives and Policy Implications
This report provides insights on foreign direct investment’s (FDI) drivers and contributions to economic transformation. The report explores the potential of FDI to create growth for local firms, assesses the effectiveness of fiscal incentives in attracting FDI, and gives practical recommendations to developing countries.
Services and Global Value Chains: The Asia-Pacific Reality
The book explains the contribution of services to global value chains and draws lessons with which countries could understand how participating in global value chains could help achieve sustainable development.
Container Train to Bangladesh to Reduce Transport Time
The container freight train from Kolkata to Dhaka will be the first container train service between the two countries. It will reduce cost and transport time, thereby improving trade between India and Bangladesh.
Railway Transit for Cargo Bound for Biratnagar via Jogbani
The Government of India launched the test phase for railway movement of goods entering Nepal via the Biratnagar check post. The Container Corporation of India began carrying freight bound for Jogbani in Bihar, the nearest rail station to Biratnagar. This development is in follow-up to the implementation of the electronic cargo tracking system.
India Highway Authority Signs Agreement for International Highway Project
The National Highways Authority of India signed an agreement to widen the Yagyi-Kalewa section of the India-Myanmar-Thailand Trilateral Highway. Construction is also underway for the Imphal-Kangchup-Tamenglong road under the SASEC Road Connectivity Investment Program. These projects will improve the flow of vehicular traffic and enhance trade, health services, and tourism in India, Myanmar, and Thailand.
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30 JulTrade Facilitation |
20 JunTransport and Trade Facilitation |
24 AprTrade Facilitation |
11 AprTrade Facilitation |
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