Mobile operators are failing to live up to coverage targets pledged in 2014 and as a result should allow for users to roam within the UK, a cross-party report has proposed by MPs said today. The report (PDF), produced by the British ...
Tags: Mobile operators, mobile trade
China will hopefully achieve its annual steel and coal capacity reduction goals ahead of schedule this year, the country's top economic planner said on Tuesday, as local authorities have intensified efforts in recent months due to pressure ...
Tags: Steel, Coal Capacity-Cut Targets
Baosteel Group, the largest steel smelter in China by output, has predicted yearly profit growth of six to eight fold this year. The company registered 8.1 billion yuan ($1.2 billion) of profits in the first three quarters, up 174.6 ...
Tags: Iron, Steel, Steed Bar, Medium Plates, Cold-Rolled Sheets
Bacardi erected several large bat habitats at its rum bottling facility campus in Jacksonville, Florida, US. Within just a few months, the habitats – branded bat caves – will be full of tenants. Together, the organizations are ...
German auto-maker Volkswagen has opened a new plant in Wrzesnia, Poland. Festive plant opening in Wrzesnia, Poland: about 1,000 guests from state authorities and business as well as representatives from the workforce and unions – ...
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Avery Dennison has launched new Monarch Freshmarx 9417+ food labeling printing system. The Monarch Freshmarx 9417+ solution is the latest addition to Avery Dennison’s food freshness labeling product family encompassing hardware, ...
Food Standards Scotland (FSS) has (14 October) published the results from its second Food in Scotland Consumer Tracking Survey, showing that while most people in Scotland are aware of healthy eating recommendations, the majority do not ...
Tags: Food Standards Scotland, food, drinks
China's success lies in the leadership of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and sticking to and improving CPC leadership is the country's foundation. The 18th CPC Central Committee will convene its sixth plenary session from Oct. 24 to ...
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China aims to achieve "marked progress" in agricultural modernization by 2020, according to a five-year plan released by the State Council Thursday. The country will strive to ensure food security, improve the quality and efficiency of ...
ICYMI this week: Walmart acquired Jet.com and expanded the way we serve our customers, Miss America Savvy Shields returned to her home state of Arkansas to support Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, and we’ve got Halloween ...
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#makethefuture campaign highlights how cooperation between Shell and entrepreneurs is helping the development of more and cleaner energy ideas International musicians including Oscar-winner Jennifer Hudson, Luan Santana and Pixie Lott ...
Flint Group has acquired Printec Industries, a manufacturer of water-based inks for flexo and gravure applications in the North American region, for undisclosed amount. Printec is a supplier of inks for high-end paper cups, plates, ...
Tags: Flint Group, Printec Industries, acquisition
French frozen pastry maker Mademoiselle Desserts has acquired the Netherlands based Quality Pastries, for an undisclosed sum. Investment firm Equistone Partners Europe has provided financial backing to the French company in the ...
Lens Technology is First Supplier to Commit to 100% Renewable Energy for All Apple Operations All 14 Final Assembly Sites in China are Now Zero Waste Compliant Beijing — Apple today announced a significant commitment by major ...
Apple’s dedication to clean and renewable energy extends to suppliers around the world. Apple today joined global renewable energy initiative RE100, reaffirming its commitment to reaching 100 percent renewable energy worldwide and ...
Tags: RE100, clean energy