ERD signs deals with FAO to enhance capacity in agri sector

The Economic Relations Division (ERD) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations on Sunday signed two agreements to implement two projects for strengthening technical capacity in agriculture sector, reports BSS.The two projects are "Strengthening of Market Linkages and Technical Capacity for Agricultural Groups to Promote Income...

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NY plans to phase out coal power plants by 2020

NEW YORK, May 12 (Reuters): New York environmental regulators adopted rules to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from power plants that will force generators to stop burning coal in the state by the end of 2020.New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, who has been highly critical of US President Donald Trump's support...

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Brazil, Mexico add rice and beans to their trade menus

SAO PAULO, May 12 (Reuters): Mexico will allow imports of Brazilian rice and Brazil will allow imports of Mexican beans, the two countries said in a statement on Saturday as top agriculture officials from both countries met in Japan."The decision reinforces Brazil's position as one of the top 10 global...

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India’s embattled Jet Airways gets two unsolicited bids

MUMBAI, May 12 (AFP): India's biggest lender Friday said it has received two unsolicited bids for Jet Airways, raising hopes for the revival of the debt-laden carrier which was forced to ground its entire fleet last month.The State Bank of India (SBI) leads a consortium of 26 lenders owning a...

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Mongolia earns over $700m from copper exports

ULAN BATOR, May 12 (Xinhua): Mongolia earned 701.4 million US dollars from the exports of copper concentrates in the first four months of this year, up 4.0 per cent year-on-year, local media reported Friday, citing the Mongolian Customs General Administration (MCGA).The Asian country exported a total of 489,100 tons of...

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