G7 summit

COP28 moves climate debate from ‘just words’ to just transition

COP28 moves climate debate from ‘just words’ to just transition

December 28, 2023

Oil from the United Arab Emirates is shipped to the outside world starting from narrow Strait of Hormuz and then wider Gulf of Oman and then into vast Ocean to reach various part of the world. Under Presidency of the UAE, the recently concluded climate change negotiations, COP28 ...

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Chasm between deeds & words: Modi’s speech on freedom & democracy at G7 Summit

Chasm between deeds & words: Modi’s speech on freedom & democracy at G7 Summit

June 15, 2021

On Sunday, participating in a session at the G7 Summit in Cornwall, United Kingdom, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke of democracy and freedom being part of Indian ethos. He also said that it was important to ensure that “cyberspace remains an avenue for advancing democ...

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The global consequence of fast fashion

The global consequence of fast fashion

January 8, 2020

As our need to consume more increases every day, the earth pays its price.

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India can help bridge digital divide: Prabhu

India can help bridge digital divide: Prabhu

August 25, 2019

India’s sherpa to G7, Suresh Prabhu, says that India has made unparalleled progress in empowering the masses digitally and India can help other countries bridge their digital divides.

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Tiff over French tech tax may climax at G7

Tiff over French tech tax may climax at G7

August 24, 2019

A trade battle threatens to break out here at Biarritz over the new tax by France on ‘new economy’ companies as an upset US President Donald Trump threatens strong retaliation.

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Climate change from G20 to G7

Climate change from G20 to G7

August 21, 2019

Global leadership has so far failed to address climate change. The G7 Summit offers an opportunity for at least some of the leaders to move from intention to implementation.

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Fighting inequality by focusing on inclusive growth

Fighting inequality by focusing on inclusive growth

August 21, 2019

Vijay Rupani, chief minister of the west-Indian state Gujarat in an interview with Biz@India talks about the challenges faced by the state in fighting inequality and initiatives taken by the government to address the issue.

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Trade tiff over French tech tax

Trade tiff over French tech tax

August 13, 2019

A new tax by France on ‘new economy’ companies upsets the US and threatens the start of another trade war, after China.

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