Foreigners can now invest directly in Indian stocks
India: The government on Sunday gave a New Year gift to the stock markets by allowing qualified foreign investors (QFIs), including overseas individuals, to invest directly in Indian stock markets. So far, QFIs were permitted to invest only in mutual fund schemes. “As a next logical step, it has now…
Thailand Calls for Enhancing Connectivity between India and ASEAN
Thailand has called for enhancing connectivity between India and ASEAN and it sees ASEAN-India relations as a significant factor leading to peace, stability, and dynamism in the rise of the greater East Asia region. Foreign Minister Surapong Tovichakchaikul expressed Thailand’s appreciation for India’s commitment to forging closer links with ASEAN…
Indians are real fuel in America’s growth engine, reveals study
India: Earlier an Indian dreamt of going to the US for better future. Today, the US beckons Indians to come and create better future for their country. The new research by US National Foundation for American Policy (USNFAP) 2011 says that 46% – 23 of the country’s top 50 venture-funded…
International Ramayana Festival in Celebration of His Majesty the King’s 84th Birthday
The Ministry of Culture will organize an International Ramayana Festival at the National Theater in Bangkok between December 5 and 9, as part of the celebrations of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s 7th cycle, or 84th, birthday anniversary this year. According to the Chairman of the Organising Committee M.R. Chakrarot…
Thailand’s Tourism on the recoup after the Flooding
The tourism situation in Thailand is likely to recover quickly after the flooding, which has eased significantly in many areas of the country, especially Bangkok. At the Flood Relief Operations Center, Governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand, Suraphon Svetasreni, said that the period between October and November is considered…
Her Royal Highness Bajrakitiyabha arrives to India for a three-day visit to Bodhgaya.
The Princess arrived to Gaya International airport and then traveled to Bodhgaya, a Buddhist pilgrimage religious site, where she lit a candle in gratitude during a robe offering ceremony. Pictures: Getty (Daylife/Indiatimes)
Thai PM to be chief guest on Republic Day
Third guest from Southeast Asia to be accorded the honour in as many years. Yingluck Shinawatra, elected as Thailand’s first female prime minister in August this year, will be the chief guest for India’s 2012 Republic Day celebrations. Shinawatra will be the third guest from a Southeastern nation to be…
Sonia Gandhi, Manmohan Singh among 20 most powerful in world: Forbes
WASHINGTON: India’s Congress party president Sonia Gandhi and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh figured among Forbes’ list of world’s 70 most powerful people in 2011 as US Barack Obama regained his position at the top. Obama bumped Chinese President Hu Jintao from the No. 1 spot on the magazine’s annual rankings…
India’s flood relief assistance handed over to Thai Prime Minister
Nagma M. Mallick, Chargé d’ Affaires of India in Thailand, today handed over a cheque for over THB 6 million (USD 200,000) to H.E. Ms Yingluck Shinawatra, Prime Minister of Thailand, as assistance by Government of India for flood relief at Flood Relief Operations Centre ( FROC), Don Mueang airport,…
India provides Bt6million aid to Thailand
The Indian government has provided Bt6 million (US$200,000) worth of aid to the Thai government to help with flood relief, the Indian embassy announced. A press statement from the embassy said the government and people of India express their solidarity with the government and people of Thailand in this difficult…