WASHINGTON, D.C. — December 6, 2012 — United States Trade Representative Ron Kirk announced today that the United States has requested the World Trade Organization (WTO) to establish a dispute settlement panel regarding ...
Tags: WTO, restrictive measures, import licensing, trade balancing commitments
The Government of Iraq has launched a new national education strategy to improve access to quality education for Iraq's 33 million citizens. "This is Iraq's first ever national education strategy, which is unique in both Iraq and the ...
Tags: Education Strategy, education, UNICEF
How quickly your skin will age? A British firm is ready to answer this question by launching the reportedly first in-store DNA tests. These tests will allow London shoppers to choose the cream and serum genetically suited to their skin ...
Tags: skin will age, test results, genetic signatures in the DNA
Some 900 jobs are to go at Premier Foods plc after the Hovis manufacturer announced a range of measures to reshape its bread business. Premier plans to close two bakeries, cut over 100 distribution routes and revamp its logistics ...
Tags: Premier Foods, bread arm, bread business, Foods
UK seafood firm Young's Seafood is to close its Cromer Crab Co. facility in Norfolk, resulting in around 109 job losses. The cuts follow an eight-month consultation at the Cromer Crab Co, which included a review of its shellfish ...
Tags: Cromer crab, seafood, review of shellfish, Young's Seafood
(i) GDP Data 1. GDP Local total output in 2005 was RMB 306.91 billion Yuan. Industry Values of Chongqing from 2001 to 2005 2. Per capita GDP The per capita GDP was R M B 10,978 Yuan in 2005 (equals to 1,340 USD according to the ...
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PTI reported that after a massive crackdown on illegal mining, Odisha is working on ways to provide long term iron ore linkages to steel firms located in the state through the state run Odisha Mining Corporation. According to officials, ...
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The Department for Environment,Food and Rural Affairs(Defra)is asking businesses and consumers for their views on the government's plans to bring in legislation that will improve the information provided to consumers,so they are able to ...
Tags: legislation, informed choices, food labelling legislation
The Chinese-built Geely MK small car has been recalled in Australia after asbestos was found inside two of the vehicle's engine components. All three of Australia's cut-price Chinese passenger vehicle brands have now been involved in an ...
CIGNA & CMC Life Insurance, a joint venture between CIGNA and China Merchants Group, has introduced a new health insurance product to provide high quality health coverage in China. Dubbed Pearl Plan, the product further expands the ...
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ROCHESTER, N.H. - November 21, 2012 - Albany International Corp. (NYSE:AIN) announced today that its subsidiary, Albany International France S.A.S., has initiated discussions with the employee Works Council regarding a proposal to ...
Tags: Clothing production facilities, Clothing market, Clothing Machine
Long, midi length dresses have overtaken their mini counterparts as the must-have shape to shake on the dancefloor this Christmas party season, according to Debenhams. Fewer women are opting for thigh-revealing dresses than ever before, ...
Tags: United Kingdom, Long, Midi Dresses, Demand, Debenhams
Albany International Corp. announced that its subsidiary, Albany International France S.A.S., has initiated discussions with the employee Works Council regarding a proposal to restructure operations at the Company’s Machine Clothing ...
From high waisted cigarette pants and sleek,second-skin leathers to jumpsuits in eye-popping prints,rich velvets and lux brocade,the'trouser'ruled the runway for autumn winter 2012–and is set to give the classic LBD a run for its ...
An NHS mandate–the first ever–has committed the National Health Service to put all medical records online by March 2015.The mandate also extends to booking GP appointments and ordering repeat prescriptions. In a 28-page ...
Tags: NHS mandate, Department of Health, Sir David Nicholson