Nigeria’s textiles traders are a worried lot over the increasing Chinese footprint in the country. While the proliferation of Chinese-made textiles is a boon for low income consumers, traders in Kano, northern Nigeria’s biggest ...
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The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) slashed key interest rate to a record low of 7 per cent at the weekend, laying a foundation for implementing growth-oriented economic policies in the country, the country’s media has reported. ...
Tokyo is the world’s hottest market for retail expansion, attracting 63 new brands last year as leasing momentum in core areas remained strong, despite mixed signals in the economy and an increase in the sales tax to eight per cent in ...
USDA said it has initially projected the 2015/16 global cotton crop at 111.3 million bales, 7 per cent or 8 million bales below the 2014/15 estimate. In a report, USDA said area reductions in many countries are expected to account for ...
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GCiS China Strategic Research estimates that the domestic market for metal surface treatment chemicals in China is valued at over RMB 16.4 Bn, or USD 2.6 Bn, as of 2014 year end. The study finds that the market will continue to grow at a ...
Honda Motor will begin sale of the all-new JADE RS, a new addition to the JADE lineup at dealerships across Japan on 28 May this year. Powered by newly-developed 1.5-liter direct injection Vtec Turbo engine, the all-new JADE RS features ...
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Automotive emissions control systems manufacturer Faurecia Emissions Control Technologies (FECT) is planning to establish a new production facility in Columbus, Indiana. The proposed 400,000ft2 facility will see around $61m in investment, ...
A study by German market intelligence firm GfK has found the situation for retail in crisis countries in Europe has improved. GfK has carried out a comprehensive analysis of the retail scene in 32 European countries. The study examined ...
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Industrial restructuring, growth in services good indicators of improving conditions, say experts Positive signs have started to emerge in China's economy since the second quarter, suggesting deepened industrial restructuring amid rapid ...
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With an annualized 2.4% from the Q3 of 2014, Japan's economy grew faster than expected Q1 of 2015. Japan GDP annual growth rate initially increases from 0.5% to 2.4 % for 5 quarters and then declines for three quarters up 2014 Q4. Core ...
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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 British Coatings Federation (BCF) announced plans to tackle the issue of leftover decorative paint, much of which ends up in landfills. The plan includes implementing PaintCare, an industry-led project to help create a circular economy, ...
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Auto parts firm Brose North America will begin manufacturing full electric oil pump (eOP) at El Marqués, Mexico, in 2018 to cater to the demand for a ‘stop-start’ system that saves fuel without undermining driveability. ...
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Amazon.com has announced plans to open a 1 million-square-foot distribution centre in Carteret, New Jersey, which is expected to create hundreds of full-time jobs at the site when the distribution centre opens (fulfilment centre in Amazon ...
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Costs - related to areas like more efficient manufacturing processes, applications, use of energy and logistics – were a major focus of attention at the European Coatings Show (ECS) in Nuremberg, Germany, in April. The three-day ...