Kerala steps up efforts to draw investment with Bangalore roadshow

Trivandrum: The Government of Kerala has signalled its willingness to go the extra mile to make the State a preferred investment destination through policy initiatives and ground-level support. A slew of measures designed to facilitate investment and foster trade and business partnerships were outlined by senior government officials at a Business Meet organised at Bangalore today in connection with the Emerging Kerala 2012 Global Connect that the State is hosting in September.

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Australia to take part in Emerging Kerala 2012 Global Connect

Trivandrum: Australia has welcomed the government’s Emerging Kerala Global Connect initiative as an opportunity to strengthen engagement with the State in a number of sectors, particularly education, agriculture, energy and waste management. A high-level Australian diplomatic delegation led by High Commissioner Peter N Varghese met Chief Minister Shri Oommen Chandy, senior ministers and officials to discuss the possibility of new trade and business partnerships.

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MoUs signed for first Chinese investment in Kerala

Trivandrum: Kottayam based rubber products manufacturer, TJP Group, has signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with China’s Jingdong Rubber Company for two joint ventures (JV), signalling the first Chinese investment in Kerala. The tie-up provides a massive fillip to the State as it gets ready to host the high-profile Emerging Kerala 2012 Global Connect with the aim of pitching itself worldwide as a business hub and preferred investment destination.

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Dhanam Group announces Business Awards for 2011

Kochi: Dhanam business magazine has announced its annual business awards for the year 2011.  Bobby Jacob, Managing Director, Anna-Kitex Group, has been selected for the prestigious Dhanam Businessman of the Year Award. Four new annual awards have been instituted by the Dhanam Group from this year. Finance Minister Shri K M Mani will present the awards at the Dhanam Business Summit & Award Nite on May 26, 2012.

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