The League of American Bicyclists has announced 17 new Bicycle Friendly Communities (BFC), bringing the total to 259 in 47 states. In addition, Fort Collins, Colorado, moved from a gold to platinum-level community, joining Portland, Oregon, ...
Japan's Sharp booked another huge loss on Tuesday, and unveiled its latest turnaround plan, which includes relying on partnerships with Samsung Electronics and Foxconn Technology Group for business, sacking top management, and expanding ...
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Fiji could become the apparel making hub within the next 10 years and garment exports may become a major income generator for the country, according to Fiji Fashion Council. In an interview with fibre2fashion, chairman of Fiji Fashion ...
The LED industry gained a foothold for growth in the parts and materials industry after LED technology was applied to the TV backlight unit (BLU). The industry is now about to advance again with the development of the LED lighting, an end ...
Tags: LED Ingot Market, Lights
Markel Corporation, a US based financial holding company, has completed purchasing Bermuda-based Alterra Capital in a deal valued at nearly $3.13bn in a cash and stock deal. Originally signed on 19 December 2012, the transaction was ...
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A first class line-up of speakers and content has been confirmed for the Jet Set conference, set to land at FESPA 2013 London for the first time, 25-29 June 2013. The seminars will take place every day of the five day show offering a ...
Teijin Limited announced today that it will establish a specialized department to accelerate materials business incubation through technology acquisitions and alliances from April 1. The new Technology Alliance Development Department, ...
Teijin Limited announced that it will establish a specialized department to accelerate materials business incubation through technology acquisitions and alliances from April 1. The new Technology Alliance Development Department, ...
Tags: Textile, Industrial Equipment
China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation announced its annual results for the year ended 31 December 2012. Financial Highlights: In accordance with the PRC Accounting Standards for Business Enterprises, in 2012, the Company's operating ...
US-based food company General Mills has reported that its net earnings increased 1.8% to $398.4m for the third quarter of 2013, compared to $391.5m for the same period in 2012. The modest growth in profit was due to one-time charges and ...
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Google is expanding its Google Fiber project, reaching out to offer the service in Olathe, Kansas, the fifth largest city in the state. "Olathe has become one of the fastest-growing cities in Kansas and has attracted an influx of new ...
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Google will invest about US$10 million to nurture 10,000 new businesses in five years in India, says a report. Eric E. Schmidt, chairman of Google, will launch this ambitious programme for technology entrepreneurs in this week in New ...
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US-based healthcare company Aetna has introduced a new business unit brand called Healthagen, which advances its provider collaboration and consumer empowerment strategy. Healthagen, which tackles the fundamental needs of greater value, ...
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Governor Bob McDonnell today announced the formation of Virginia’s newest collaboration between industry and Virginia universities: the Commonwealth Center for Advanced Logistics Systems (CCALS). Modeled after the successful ...
Business leaders have issued an urgent call for a new ‘Entrepreneurs’ Fund’ to be set up to help new food and drink manufacturers make the next step in their growth. Paul Wilkinson: DEFRA should launch an ...
Tags: Food Manufacturers, Entrepreneurs'Fund, food and drink manufacturers