German officials have identified one beef cow with a case of bovine spongiform encephalitis (BSE), the fatal neurological disorder also known as “Mad Cow Disease.” This is Germany’s first reported case since 2009. The ...
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Closing Grain and Livestock Futures Mar. corn closed at $4.25, up 1 cent Mar. soybeans closed at $12.80 and 1/2, down 36 cents Mar. soybean meal closed at $416.50, down $18.00 Mar. soybean oil closed at 38.10, up 36 points Mar. ...
Tags: Soybean, Joplin Regional Stockyards, Iowa/Minnesota, cattle trade
Trade disputes can often be resolved through dialogue. A good example of this process is the recent deal between China and European Union (EU) concerning solar panels. Dialogue does not always work, however, when it comes to trade between ...
Tags: Sino-US Solar Spat, Mineral
European butadiene buying interest for February loading material has climbed to $1,300/mt FOB Rotterdam on the back of firm demand for exports to the US, market sources said. Reflecting this, Platts assessed butadiene at $1,287/mt FOB ...
Most of Taiwan's machine-tool makers made encouraging profits in the first third quarters of 2013 in spite of several disadvantageous developments, including the recent revaluation of the New Taiwan dollar against the U.S. dollar that has ...
Tags: Machine Tool, automated equipment
The increase in electricity tariff will push the prices of Indonesian garments by up to 50 percent, making the industry less competitive in both domestic and export markets, Indonesian Synthetic Fiber Producers Association (Asosiasi ...
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Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz announced today an investment of more than $1.5 million to Pulse Canada to lead a multi-sector collaboration project of the pulse, oilseeds and grains industries to improve supply chain efficiency and ...
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China's economic reform is one of the key issues that will impact sovereign ratings and growth prospects of developing Asian economies this year, according to a global credit rating agency. In its latest reports "2014 Outlook: Emerging ...
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The Government of Indonesia is laying emphasis on human resource development in the textile industry, as the industry is one of the mainstays of commodity manufacturing industries and an important component of national economic development, ...
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Some of the fastest-moving tides in the world could meet half of Scotland's power needs. A new study finds that an island channel called the Pentland Firth has the potential to realistically generate 1.9 gigawatts of power—nearly ...
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In 2013, motor vehicle sales in Turkey totaled 893,124 units, rising by 9.23 percent year on year, according to the Turkish Automotive Manufacturers Association (OSD). Meanwhile, in December last year motor vehicle sales in the country saw ...
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【Exhibition information 】 Exhibition Date: March,27-29,2014 Venue: Ningbo international conference and exhibition center (Exhibition road No. 181) Organizer:Ningbo Municipal People's Government & Ningbo branch of China ...
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The Spanish hosiery, homewear and intimates brand now has four new stores in China. Punto Blanco sent off 2013 consolidating its presence in China. After opening two stores in Hong Kong a year ago, it ended the year with four more Chinese ...
Turkey exported apparel worth US$ 17.3 billion during 2013, indicating an increase of 8.3 percent compared to 2012, as per the latest data released by the Istanbul Textile and Apparel Exporters Association (ITKIB). According to the ...
Tags: Apparel Exports, women's outerwear
After decades of relying on imports for garment accessories, Vietnam has for the first time exported garment accessories in 2013, reports vov.vn. Vietnam exported garment accessories worth US$ 700 million last year, according to ...
Tags: Garment Accessories, Textile