Platts Chinese import premiums for Good Western aluminum rose to $330-360/mt CFR plus LME cash Wednesday from $270-280/mt a week earlier as premiums in Europe, the US and Japan remained high. Western producers' offers to Japan for third ...
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The Platts Australian alumina assessment fell 50 cents/mt from Friday to $315.50/mt FOB Monday, weighed down by supply overhang, tight cash flows and lack of buyers. Alumina bid/ask levels were around $310-312/mt against $316/mt FOB ...
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Chinese consumer confidence rose in the third quarter from a year ago after the country's macro-economic situation recovered, according to Nielsen's latest survey. Their confidence added 4 points to 110 points in the three months ended on ...
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Lectra, the world leader in integrated technology solutions dedicated to industries using soft materials—fabrics, leather, technical textiles and composite materials—has presented its strategic vision for Chinese apparel ...
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China as a market for international firms is growing in size and importance by the day. Doing business here, however, can still be a huge pain. At least that is the view of European companies operating in the country, according to a ...
Improved LED luminous efficacy and lowered LED product prices contributed to higher consumer acceptance levels and rising penetration rates in 2012, with Japan ranking as the largest LED residential lighting market in 2012, followed by ...
Novomania 2013 launched its fourth edition (17-19 July 2013); the best yet with some refreshing new labels and returning brands, coupled with the supporting NEWGEN talent from China for its fourth edition - a meeting place where business is ...
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IAF’s 29th World Fashion Convention has managed to create a well balanced mix of speakers covering subjects from different and crucial areas of the supply chain. Its speakers are a mix of Chinese apparel tycoons, European and US ...
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“The Ultimate Driving Machine” was Bayerische Motoren Werke’s (BMW.FRA) iconic advertising slogan for years. The German automaker’s exclusive China partner Brilliance Auto (1114.HKG) should swap “driving” ...
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China's consumer quality watchdog issued a warning Monday morning over two potentially tainted New Zealand-made Karicare-brand infant formula products because of botulism concerns. The General Administration of Quality Supervision, ...
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China and India are expected to be the major growth centers for apparel consumption by 2025, and the combined size of the Chinese and Indian apparel markets will become bigger than that of US and European Union (EU), according to a recent ...
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Ascent Solar Technologies Inc of Thornton, CO, USA (maker of copper indium gallium diselenide (CIGS) thin-film photovoltaic modules, which it integrates into its EnerPlex series of consumer products), has officially launched its EnerPlex ...
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QuadTech is all set to introduce its portfolio of press control technology for packaging sector at China Print 2013, New China International Exhibition Center, Beijing, taking place from 14-18 May. The company will introduce its Color ...
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Dragons’ Den winners Lisa and Helen Tse opened their first food factory last week to meet increasing demand for their gluten-free Chinese sauces. The Tse sisters won the backing of Duncan Bannatyne and Hilary Devey The twin ...
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Understanding local markets, putting customers at the centre of business and strengthening competitive advantage are key success factors for retailers in the burgeoning Asian markets, said speakers at the recent World Retail Congress Asia ...
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