Monthly archives: May, 2013

PM’s interview with the Japanese Media

Japanese Media Question: Dr. Manmohan Singh, thank you very much for you time. My first question will be on Indo-Japanese relationship. Are there any changes in your agenda for the summit-level meeting in Tokyo in view of the change of Government in Japan particularly Mr. Shinzo Abe our Prime Minister is considered to be a …

Political and Economic Inclusion Critical to Successful Transitions

Political and economic inclusion is critical for successful transitions in MENA region countries Governments in these countries are being pressured to implement reforms very quickly Dead Sea, Jordan, 25 May 2013 – Political and economic inclusion is critical to successful transitions to prosperity and stability in the region, according to political and business leaders and academics …

King of Jordan Calls for Regional Cooperation at Opening of World Economic Forum on the Middle East and North Africa

Political and humanitarian solution needed for Syria, says King of Jordan Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas calls for investment and joint ventures in tourism, energy and industry World Economic Forum Chairman Klaus Schwab announces high-level meeting with US Secretary of State John Kerry, Israel’s President Shimon Peres and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas Dead Sea, Jordan, 25 …

Arab World Urgently Needs Institutional Reform and Extra Investment in Education

Arab World Competitiveness Report 2013 highlights job creation as the major economic challenge for leaders in the Middle East Among the 13 countries in focus, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates are leading in overall competitiveness; Jordan slightly improved its performance. Underdeveloped skills, weak institutions and labour market inefficiency are the main factors limiting competitiveness …

Decibel Technology Introduces Free Developer CMS License

London, 20 May 2013 – Decibel Technology, a leading specialist in software for web development and website management, today announced the availability of a freeCMS license for developers. Developers frustrated with repetitive, time-consuming coding and debugging will now be able to work on an innovative, enterprise-level web content management system and framework that maximizes developer …

Singapore’s Ng Kok Song Joins CFA Institute Effort to Shape a More Trustworthy Financial Industry

Government of Singapore Investment Corporation Adviser and Chair of Global Investments appointed to the Future of Finance Advisory Council Singapore’s experienced financial investment professionalNg Kok Song has accepted an invitation by CFA Institute to join the advisory council for the Future of Finance project, a long-term global effort to shape a trustworthy, forward-thinking financial industry that better serves …

“The Rise of the South” – Continuing the global conversation.

Panel discussions, launch seminars and other events spotlighting the 2013 Human Development Report have continued around the world in recent weeks, with the conversations hosted by an impressively wide range of public and private institutions. Especially notable was the 2013 HDR panel discussion on May 22nd at the World Bank headquarters in Washington, DC. Led …

Goa welcomes one of the World’s biggest Cruise liner

Mumbai | May 24, 2013: One of the world’s biggest cruise liner the Royal Caribbean International ‘s “Mariner of the Seas”, arrived at Mormugao Port, Goa from Dubai on 24th May, 2013 and was greeted by the Deputy Chief Minister of Goa, Mr Francisco D’Souza . A traditional reception with Goan music and dance was …