Kochi: With regard to reports by a section of the media that German auto major Volkswagen has not proposed an Engine Assembly Unit in Kerala, the Government today clarified that such a proposal had indeed been discussed with representatives of Volkswagen Group India at the Emerging Kerala 2012 Global Connect which concluded in Kochi on September 14.
Read MoreKerala rolls out innovative projects in Science and Technology
Kochi: Seeking to strengthen its footprints in the science and technology sector, Kerala today rolled out a number of innovative projects before a galaxy of investors and policy-makers attending the Emerging Kerala meet here.
Read MoreProject specific concessions needed to make PPP model attractive
Kochi: ‘Metro Man’ Dr. E Sreedharan today called for project-specific concession agreements on public-private partnerships (PPP) to make them financially attractive to the private sector. Talking at the sectoral session on infrastructure development, Dr Sreedharan made a strong case for speedy bureaucratic approvals to ensure timely completion of the projects. The “unique work culture” he inculcated among his staff was the key to the success of his two projects – Konkan railway and Delhi Metro, he said.
Read MoreKerala’s share to go up in Indo-US bilateral ties
Kochi: United States of America has developed a special strategy to peg up the share of Kerala in the burgeoning Indo-US trade, and the first such business mission to the State will arrive in February next year, US Ambassador to India Ms Nancy J Powell said addressing the first plenary session at the ongoing Emerging Kerala 2012 Global Connect.
Read MoreKerala trade unions have mellowed, but the message hasn’t spread wide
Kochi: Kerala’s trade unions have become far less combative in recent times, but a lingering perception about their militancy continues to leave a section of investors concerned about starting business in the State, the US Country Session at Emerging Kerala noted today.
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