The European Parliament recently legislated to reduce the number of bags in circulation, but the potential of oxo-biodegradable plastics has been an important side issue. Campbell Bannerman spoke about the British technology stating that ...
The government has clarified that it has not stopped giving subsidy on woollen yarn to weavers. The clarification comes after a Congress MP alleged that this subsidy was stopped in three states. "The Government of India clarifies hereby ...
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Plans for labelling the calorie content of alcoholic beverages should be tabled by the European Commission at the latest in 2016, according to members of the European Parliament. The resolution calls for a new EU Alcohol Strategy focusing ...
The Australian Government has said the Federal Budget, set to be delivered next week, will include measures to support small business. Federal Treasurer Joe Hockey and Federal Minister for Small Business Bruce Billson have said the Jobs ...
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Members of European Parliament (MEPs) have lent support to include labels with calorie values on all alcoholic drinks. Justifying their demand, public health experts said that such labels were important for consumers to make informed ...
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In a move to check pollution, the European Parliament (EP) has voted in favour of limiting the use of thin plastic bags in Europe. As per the new law, EU citizens will have to reduce their annual average consumption of ...
The EU plans to empower member states to grant admission to controversial genetically modified foods and animal feed by simplifying the import approval process. The move is expected to grant more freedom to enable entry of GM products ...
Australian farmers, agribusiness and food business entrepreneurs working with Chinese businesses are reporting greater access to new markets and value chains, which is translating to increased profits, according to new research released ...
The increasing amount of jute import from Bangladesh is a matter of concern for the Indian government, textiles minister Santosh Kumar Gangwar said in Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Indian Parliament. Replying to a question, ...
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George Osborne has delivered his sixth Budget, and the last of the current Parliament. The key points are as follows: Economy The UK grew 2.6% in 2014, faster than any other advanced economy but lower than 3% predicted in December ...
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Britain’s MPs have voted in favour of the introduction of plain standardised cigarette packaging from May 2016. Once implemented, England will be the third country to introduce such a law after Australia and Ireland. While this ...
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Indian Government and the country’s apex organisation dedicated to rural industries - Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) - are trying to cancel the Khadi trademark registration in European Union. According to media ...
China could struggle to meet its 2020 nuclear energy targets with the industry still waiting on a cautious government to speed up the approval process, a senior industry executive said on Saturday. But as it waits for domestic projects to ...
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Chinese steelmakers are facing more headwinds this year as economic growth slows and need government support to tackle long-term overcapacity, the chairman of Anshan Iron & Steel Group said. China's steel sector has been struggling with ...
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The Chinese economy is confronted with more difficulties than anticipated in 2014, but it has scored more achievements than expected, said Xu Shaoshi, minister in charge of the National Development and Reform Commission, China's top ...