China cancelled a top-level bilateral meeting with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, in a move seen as a snub after the EU country's president met the Dalai Lama.
Chinese Prime Minister met 16 counterparts from across central and eastern Europe in Lativa's capital Riga yesterday for talks focused mainly on developing trade.
Foreign direct investment into the country grew by over 30 per cent to USD 21.62 billion during the first half of 2016-17.
Ease of doing business and relaxation in the FDI policy are attracting more and more FDI.
The sectors that receive maximum inflows include computer hardware and software, trading business, automobile industry and chemicals.
India receives maximum FDI from countries, including Mauritius, Singapore, the Netherlands and Japan.
India Ranked Second on the Optimism Index
As per a survey, India improved its ranking by one spot in a global index of business optimism, with policy reforms and Goods and Services tax (GST) expected to become a reality soon.
According to the latest Grant Thornton International Business Report, India was ranked second on the optimism index during the third quarter (July-September 2016).
Andy Murray celebrated his new world number one ranking with a first Paris Masters title after defeating American John Isner in the final.
Murray replaces Novak Djokovic at the top of the rankings and claimed his eighth title of a remarkable season, extending his winning run to 19 matches.
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