EB-5, the United States visa program, that enables foreign investors to obtain a U.S. Visa by investing in a business that will benefit the U.S. economy and create jobs, is becoming an increasingly popular option for Indian nationals who seek permanent residence in the United States. Although its total market...
India's Plans to Install 21 Nuclear Plants by 2030
Speaking at the 62nd General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) hosted by Austria on September 19, the outgoing Atomic Energy Department Secretary Dr. Sekhar Basu recounted India's progress in the nuclear energy sector. Key highlights of Basu's speech: Basu said, "During the last general conference we talked about...
Vietnam's Mobiistar Makes India its Global HQ
Vietnamese handset brand Mobiistar is set to enter the Indian smartphone market end May, and has decided to make India its global headquarters. Carl Ngo, Group CEO at Mobiistar said, "After looking at the number and size of the country and growth, I have decided to be based here. The...
Mobile Game Industry Flourishes in India
With increased overseas investment and partnership, India's digital gaming industry is growing rapidly. One of the top five countries for mobile gaming in the world, this sector is already worth over $890 million and is rapidly approaching the $1 billion mark. Currently, the country has more than 250 game development companies,...
GM to Ramp Up Component and Passenger Vehicle Shipments from India
Detroit, Michigan-based General Motors which stopped manufacturing passenger vehicles for sale in India, is looking to ramp up component exports from India even as it continues to add new global markets for vehicle shipments from the country. The company currently exports body panels and engines to Vietnam and Cambodia, and...
10 ASEAN Leaders to Be Chief Guests at India's Republic Day Celebrations
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or ASEAN, was established in 1967 with Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand as founding members. Later, Brunei Darussalam, Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar, and Cambodia joined the group making up what is today the ten member states of ASEAN. Its purpose is to accelerate economic growth,...