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Disasters in Japan show flaws in just-in-time production

Disasters in Japan show flaws in just-in-time production

Just over a week after the massive earthquake hit the sprawling Texas Instruments chip plant here, a gardener is reworking the Japanese garden in an inner courtyard of the office tower attached to the plant.

13 years, 8 months ago

Indians are afraid to visit Mauritius after the quake in Japan

"We had about six bookings for Mauritius till the earthquake hit Japan. Now four groups have opted out..."

13 years, 8 months ago

Explosion at Japanese nuclear station following quake

Explosion at Japanese nuclear station following quake

Radiation levels inside the plant had increased 1000 times above the norm

13 years, 9 months ago

Sony, Toyota among Japanese companies closing factories after earthquake

Sony, Toyota among Japanese companies closing factories after earthquake

Companies including Sony Corp. And Toyota Motor Corp. halted output at plants after an 8.9- magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Japan, damaging production facilities and causing power outages.

13 years, 9 months ago

How Mauritius has become the Switzerland of Africa

Between 1991 and 2002, capital from Mauritius accounted for nearly 40% of India’s foreign direct investment. Yet while Indian, and increasingly Chinese, multinationals have used Mauritius for round-tripping purposes, it is also a gateway for those wishing to springboard into Africa.

13 years, 9 months ago

The Mauritius Miracle by Joseph E. Stiglitz

The Mauritius Miracle by Joseph E. Stiglitz

Mauritius, a small island nation off the east coast of Africa, is neither particularly rich nor on its way to budgetary ruin. Nonetheless, it has spent the last decades successfully building a diverse economy, a democratic political system, and a strong social safety net. Many countries, not least the US, could learn from its experience.

13 years, 9 months ago

Pakistan and Mauritius agreed to engage on project-based cooperation

It was emphasized that concrete programmes should be put in place to create synergies between the business community of the two countries. The Mauritian side showed keen interest in establishing cooperation with light engineering industry as well as the handicraft sector of Pakistan. Both the sides discussed the draft framework agreement for trade in services.

13 years, 9 months ago

Taiwan and China open historic trade meeting

Taiwan and China open historic trade meeting

Delegates from Taiwan and China met on Tuesday to discuss issues arising from a sweeping trade pact that has set the stage for unprecedented economic interaction between the two sides.

13 years, 9 months ago

Indonesian Rupiah Strengthens to Near a Three-Year High on Rate Outlook

Indonesia’s rupiah rose on Monday, trading near the strongest level in more than three years on speculation the central bank will raise interest rates when it reviews monetary policy next month.

13 years, 9 months ago

Indian private universities setting up shop in Mauritius

Private Indian universities setting up campuses in Mauritius are helping the island nation off the African coast realise its vision of transforming into a knowledge hub.

13 years, 9 months ago

Mauritius delegation visits Pakistan

A high level delegation from Mauritius,headed by Foreign Secretary of Mauritius A.P.Neewoorand, Director Trade Policy Asad A.Bhuglah, representatives of Chambers of Commerce and Industry, and Business Councilis are visiting Pakistan for a three days official visit. The delegation will call on the Minister of Commerce and hold in depth negotiations with officials to further expand Preferential Trade Agreement signed between two countries in 2007.

13 years, 9 months ago

MCCI emphasises regional co-op

The 21st dinner of the Mauritius Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) was held at the Hilton at Flic en Flac. During the dinner, the importance of regional co-operation was discussed.

13 years, 9 months ago

Thai economy emerges from recession as exports pick up

Gross domestic product grew at a quarterly rate of 1.2% in the last three months of 2010. Thailand's economy had contracted by 0.6% during the Q2 and by 0.3% in Q3, putting it into a technical recession.

13 years, 9 months ago

Mauritius – Gateway to Africa/Asia

Mauritius is drawing on long-established links with India and Africa to position itself as a natural conduit for exponential growth in the emerging Africa and Asia trade corridor …

13 years, 9 months ago

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