Malaysia has initiated a safeguard investigation against hot rolled plate imports after the complaint filed by the domestic producer Ji Kang Dimensi Sdn Bhd, according to the country's official gazette on Monday, August 18. According to ...
The “Xiami Effect” of China is strongly blowing the sails of the Korean smartphone component industry. Component supplies to local smartphone manufacturers in China are surging, especially from Samsung Electro-Mechanics and LG ...
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India-based steelmaker JSW Steel has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Welspun Maxsteel Limited (WMSL) in a deal worth around INR 10 billion ($165 million).According to the agreement, JSW Steel would acquire the ...
Lifestyle brand UGG Australia announced the launch of its first global brand marketing campaign called "THIS IS UGG." The campaign debuted on August 18th around the world. "THIS IS UGG" is designed to connect with consumers on emotional ...
Ecommerce sales accounted for 6.3% of total revenue at DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc., the largest U.S. based full-line omni-channel sporting, including apparel goods retailer in the second quarter ended August 2, 2014, up from 5.6% in the ...
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For the 2014/15 season, the August report of USDA forecasts global world cotton production at 117.6 million bales, up 1.2 million bales above the forecast made in July, but is slightly below 2013/14 cotton output. In its report, the US ...
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Since the last few days, due to a rise in liquidity, cotton trade in the Brazilian market has started moving at a slightly faster pace, although only small lots are being traded. This scenario is strengthening cotton prices in the ...
Cocina Fresca, a Cantina style salsa from US-based SimplyFresco, is now available at over 200 H-E-B Grocery Stores in Texas, beginning 20 August. Cocina Fresca salsa is made from Jalapeo Mild, Serrano Medium, Habanero Medium-Hot and Sweet ...
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Volvo Trucks has introduced a new version of its Volvo FE truck, which is designed to run only on Methane gas. The Swedish truck maker has developed the new truck especially for short drives like local distribution and refuse collection, ...
According to the American Iron and Steel Institute, in the week ending August 16, 2014, US domestic raw steel production was 1,919,000 net tons while the capability utilization rate was 79.8 percent. Production was 1,858,000 net tons in the ...
UP IN THE AIR: To celebrate its History of Travel campaign, which launches today, Smythson has unveiled an airplane model made entirely from items in its Panama accessories collection. Commissioned for the flagship New Bond Street store, ...
As of August 18, inventory of iron ore at 33 major Chinese ports amounted to 108.8 million mt, down 0.47 million mt or 0.43 percent compared to the inventory level recorded on August 11, as announced by China's Xinhua News Agency on August ...
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Foreign direct investment (FDI) in China in July of the current year totaled $7.81 billion, down 16.95 percent year on year, as announced by China's Ministry of Commerce (MOC) on August 18. In the January-July period of the current year, ...
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The U. S. Department of Defense has awarded a $20 million contract to Abbott Laboratories to improve traumatic brain injury testing for military personnel, according to a Pentagon report. The report details that the $19.5 million ...
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It’s late August, and joining Goodwood and the Notting Hill Carnival is the newest seasonal event on the calendar: speculation about new iPhones. One particular nugget lighting up fans’ eyes – and burning a hole in their ...
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