first solar power purchase contract signed

First solar power purchase contract signed

Electric Power Trading Company (EPTC), an arm of Electricity of Vietnam, and India’s Shapoorji Pallonji Infrastructure Capital Co Ltd on Monday signed a power purchase agreement for the solar power project SP Infra 1 Plant in Ninh Thuan Province.
war on plastic leaves manufacturers clutching at straws

War on plastic leaves manufacturers clutching at straws

For decades, plastic straws have been essential props for cocktail makers, smoothie lovers and fast food addicts.
at least 44 dead in bus crash in northern india

At least 44 dead in bus crash in northern India

At least 44 people were killed in northern India on Sunday (Jul 1) when a passenger bus crashed into a gorge in the Himalayan state of Uttarakhand, officials said.
light plane crashes into mumbai construction site killing five

Light plane crashes into Mumbai construction site, killing five

A small plane crashed into a construction site in a densely populated area of India's financial capital Mumbai on Thursday (Jun 28), killing five people including one on the ground, officials said.
last straw for mcdonalds burger king in mumbai plastic ban

Last straw for McDonald's, Burger King in Mumbai plastic ban

Burger King, McDonald's and Starbucks are among dozens of companies fined for violating a new ban on single-use plastics in India's commercial capital Mumbai, an official said on Tuesday (Jun 26).
rats break into atm munch through us 18000 in cash

Rats break into ATM, munch through US$18,000 in cash

Indian police on Thursday (Jun 21) said rats nibbled through more than a million rupees of banknotes after busting into a cash machine in the country's northeast.
bsr may take one more year for the second share sale

BSR may take one more year for the second share sale

Binh Son Refining and Petrochemical Co., Ltd. (BSR), the operator of Dung Quat Refinery, will divest the state-owned stake by putting the shares on sale on the stock exchange, instead of offering it to strategic investors as initially planned. Indian Oil Corporation is the most promising investor in the second auction.   
softbank plans us 60 100 billion investment in solar in india report

SoftBank plans US$60-100 billion investment in solar in India: Report

Japan's SoftBank is planning to invest between $60-100 billion in a solar power project in India, a Japanese report said on Friday, as the firm looks to expand its interests into various sectors.
hcm city has eyes on india as potential tourism market

HCM City has eyes on India as potential tourism market

Ho Chi Minh City’s Tourism Department is launching plans to attract more visitors from India, which is considered a market of great potential.
vasep urges govt to protect vietnam shrimp

VASEP urges Gov’t to protect Vietnam shrimp

The Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) has asked the Government to strengthen the control of temporary imports for re-export of shrimp from India and Ecuador.
at least 18 killed as fresh storms hit north india

At least 18 killed as fresh storms hit north India

NEW DELHI: Fresh wind storms swept across northern India killing at least 18 people and leaving a trail of damage, officials said on Saturday (Jun 2).
indian taxi driver arrested over rape of japanese tourist

Indian taxi driver arrested over rape of Japanese tourist

A taxi driver accused of raping and threatening a Japanese vacationer near a prominent Indian tourist destination has been arrested, police said Saturday (Jun 2).
india to challenge star weightlifters doping suspension

India to challenge star weightlifter's doping suspension

India's weightlifting boss vowed Friday (Jun 1) to fight a doping suspension for Commonwealth Games double gold medallist Sanjita Chanu, who is facing a four-year ban.
one million bank workers strike across india

One million bank workers strike across India

Around one million bank employees went on strike across India on Wednesday (May 30), a union representative said, demanding better pay and a government crackdown on companies who wilfully default on loan payments.
smartphone market to stay cool this year forecast

Smartphone market to stay cool this year: Forecast

International Data Corporation forecast on Wednesday (May 30) that global smartphone sales would cool this year before heating up with help from new 5G networks and India's vibrant market.