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States invest in nuclear arsenals as geopolitical relations deteriorate—New SIPRI Yearbook out now

(Stockholm, 12 June 2023) The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) today launches its annual assessment of the state of armaments, disarmament and international security. A key finding of SIPRI Yearbook 2023 is that the number of operational nuclear weapons started to rise as countries’ long-term force modernization and expansion plans progressed. Nuclear arsenals being …

World military expenditure passes $2 trillion for first time – SIPRI

(Stockholm, 25 April 2022) Total global military expenditure increased by 0.7 per cent in real terms in 2021, to reach $2113 billion. The five largest spenders in 2021 were the United States, China, India, the United Kingdom and Russia, together accounting for 62 per cent of expenditure, according to new data on global military spending published today …

Vijay Eswaran on the ongoing trade dispute between the United States and its allies, due to the tariffs on steel and aluminium imposed by the Trump administration

This ongoing trade war between US and China is more than just about contentions over tariff. There is a lot more at stake. For China, it is clearly more about saving face than about economics. While China is not going to allow itself to be seen as being bullied by the US in any fashion, …

Infosys to Hire 10,000 American Workers Over the Next Two Years and Establish Four Technology and Innovation Hubs in the United States

Indianapolis, Indiana – May 2, 2017: Infosys (NYSE: INFY), a global leader in consulting, technology and next-generation services, today announced that it plans to hire 10,000 American workers over the next two years. As part of this initiative, Infosys will open four new Technology and Innovation Hubs across the country focusing on cutting-edge technology areas, including artificial intelligence, machine …

Global Residential Investment Destinations in 2017 : Ashwinder Raj Singh, CEO – Residential Services, JLL India

The global economy is expected to grow by 3.5% in 2018 compared to under 3% in 2016. This encouraging trend suggests more vigorous economic activity, rising incomes and a keener appetite for real estate investments – not only within India, but on international markets, as well. Indians have historically been enthusiastic investors into properties abroad. …

Export Financing Roundtable with Richard Pearson, Business Development Officer for Asia, Export-Import (Ex-Im) Bank ,United States

The Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry Welcome Address The Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry is delighted to have Mr. Richard Pearson, Business Development Officer for Asia , Export-Import (Ex-Im) Bank ,United States and Ms. Reza Nikfarjam from the Bank’s structured finance division who specializes in Information Technology. We welcome you to the Chamber. …

SMA Lauds ITC Vote on Corrosion-Resistant Steel

Washington, D.C. – The Steel Manufacturers Association (SMA) lauded today’s United States International Trade Commission (ITC) vote on certain corrosion-resistant steel products from China, India, Italy, Korea, and Taiwan. Final antidumping and countervailing duties were upheld be a unanimous 6-0 affirmative vote. Steel Manufacturers Association President Philip K. Bell issued the following statement following the …

Asia and the Middle East lead rise in arms imports; the United States and Russia remain largest arms exporters, says SIPRI

(Stockholm, 22 February 2016) The volume of international transfers of major weapons has grown continuously since 2004 and rose by 14 per cent between 2006–10 and 2011–15, according to new data on international arms transfers published today by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). Six of the top 10 largest arms importers in the …

ASEAN, United States to Bring Partnership to New Height

WASHINGTON D.C., 19 May 2015 – ASEAN and the United States of America reiterated their commitment to deepen cooperation under the framework of the ASEAN-U.S. Enhanced Partnership and to bring the relationship to a new height. This was the proposition of the 28th ASEAN-U.S. Dialogue that was successfully convened at the U.S. Department of State …

Survey Shows Rising United States Silver Jewelry Sales in 2014

Sixth Consecutive Year of Double Digit Growth (Washington, D.C. — March 24, 2015) — Silver jewelry sales in the United States rose in 2014 according to an online survey fielded by “National Jeweler” magazine on behalf of the Silver Institute’s Silver Promotion Service (SPS). The survey affirmed that silver jewelry has become an increasingly important …