Topic “In the News News” — Exporter Magazine

India’s tech-related exports could have recorded a 14.54% surge to USD$64.67 billion for the 12 months ended March 31, according toGulfNews.com, citing the country’s Electronics and Computer Software Export Promotion Council (ESC). An additional 15-20% growth is expected in the present financial year. Denmark earns the biggest share of its national revenue from producing windmills and other clean technologies, the United States is rapidly expanding its clean-tech sector, but no country can match China’s pace of growth, according to GulfNews.com, citing a report by the Associated Press. The New Zealand Meat Industry Association (MIA) and Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) have developed a strategic development plan to boost the country’s meat exports, currently standing at $8 billion per annum. Container ship charter rates are retreating as a wave of newly-built ships entering the market dulls ocean carriers’ appetite for hired vessels, according to Hellenicshippingnews.com. French designer Pierre Cardin said he is ready to sell his fashion house for 1 billion euros (1.46 billion U.S. dollars) in an interview with the Wall Street Journal posted on Tuesday, according to Xiinhhua news. The Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong, a luxurious hotel located on the top of the city’s tallest building, held its opening ceremony on Tuesday, claiming its title as the world’s highest hotel, according to Xinhua news.