UNcovered by Ambassador Syed Akbaruddin | April 2021
H I G H L I G H T S • TRIPS waiver proposal gains outside support but remains stalled at the WTO • OPCW suspends rights and privileges of Syria • Leaders summit sets tone for higher climate ambition at CoP 26 • Roadmap for return to compliance with JCPOA under preparation • UNSG unable to find common ground to revive Cyprus […]
East Asia Digest by Ambassador Gautam Bambawale | April 2021
I Overview China: 71st Anniversary of Establishment of India – China Diplomatic Relations National Security Education Day marked in China Xi Jinping inaugurates the Boao Conference China’s Economy Expands Japan: PM Suga visits The White House Few domestic travelers in Japan’s Golden Week Japan’s Opposition Speaks Up Against Holding Olympics Japan to approve Moderna Vaccine […]
Indian Economy Review by Mr AK Bhattacharya, Editorial Director, Business Standard | April 2021
H I G H L I G H T S • Economic growth prospects for 2021-22 take a hit• Inflation concerns may worsen, impacting RBI’s options• Second Covid wave sees fewer curbs on economic activity• A shift in the vaccination strategy; states to do heavy lifting• New strategy reduces Central spend on vaccines• Maruti exudes optimism on car sales• Automobile sales back […]
