China called on the European Union (EU) to put an end to punitive duties imposed on Chinese solar panels as soon as possible following a decision by the EU to extend the tax for 18 months. The European Commission, the EU's executive body, ...
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Profit is the new turnover in the diamond trade. As retail inventory levels continue to shrink due to recession-driven efficiencies, the trade has had to change its mindset. No longer can diamantaires play the high-volume production game: ...
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The diamond trade remains under pressure, and further contraction of the market is expected this year. Apart from being squeezed by high rough costs and declining polished prices, dealers lament there are too many players chasing the same ...
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America's oldest brewery D.G. Yuengling & Son is adding a beer to its year-round lineup for the first time in 17 years. The new beer, Yuengling Golden Pilsner, will be available in cans and bottles from 1 April 2018. It will be ...
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Mahindra Automotive North America (MANA) has inaugurated a new North American headquarters and manufacturing facility, the first such new OEM facility in Southeast Michigan in over 25 years. The expansion is part of a $230 million ...
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General Motors has launched the automotive industry’s first commerce platform for on-demand reservations and purchases of goods and services. With Marketplace, drivers can now order and pay for their favorite coffee — and much ...
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The Playmobil Ghostbusters Echo-1 has been shortlisted for 'Best Toy Vehicle' gong in the Made for Mums Awards 2017. Playmobil is celebrating two nominations in the MadeforMums Awards 2017, starting with the Ghostbusters Ecto-1 (pictured) ...
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For second-quarter 2017, epitaxial deposition and process equipment maker Veeco Instruments Inc of Plainview, NY, USA has reported revenue of $115.1m, up 22% on $94.4m last quarter and up 53% on $75.3m a year ago. However, this includes ...
The UK’s Food Standards Agency (FSA) has revealed its future plans on how it will monitor the food industry in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. In this regard, FSA Chairman Heather Hancock has released a document titled ...
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LyondellBasell has announced that its Supervisory Board has authorized the company's Management Board to declare a dividend of $0.90 per share, representing a 5.9 percent increase over the company's first quarter 2017 dividend. The ...
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After being found almost 18 months ago, the one-of-a-kind SNES PlayStation prototype is now up and running. First discovered in an estate sale almost two years ago, homebrew programmers have spent endless days and nights trying to get ...
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B&G Products is manufacturing its own unique food pouch for local partners Sirane and TCL Packaging in the retail trade. This is a follow-up to the export trade mission which saw us visit Chicago as part of the Department for ...
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Oregon-based hand-crafted spirits company Eastside Distilling has acquired MotherLode Craft Distillery, a bottling services provider. Since its founding in 2014 by Allen Barteld, the mission of MotherLode has been to enable craft ...
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Volkswagen has launched a new subsidiary designed to oversee $2bn in investments to promote zero-emission vehicles in the US. The new company, Electrify America, will be based in Reston, Virginia. It will invest in the construction and ...
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Apple Music appears to be growing on listeners. The music subscription service has surpassed the 20 million subscriber milestone just 18 months after its launch, Billboard reported Tuesday. That number represents growth of 15 percent ...
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