Photo courtesy of mallhaciel. The latest ABS Retail Trade figures show that Australian retail turnover rose 0.1 per cent in August 2014, following a rise of 0.4 per cent in July 2014, seasonally adjusted, according to the Australian ...
General Motors is recalling more than 57,000 vehicles in the US due to issues with ignition switch key, which may shift from the “run” position when touched by the driver’s knee. The recall affects 2011-2013 models of ...
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Packaging solution providers Amcor has launched a new range of coloured closures for wine bottles that will be made available in the next two weeks. The new range of closures will be available in 24 different colours for its Stelvin ...
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China's environmental degradation has become a growing source of public consternation and a potential political liability. Premier Li Keqiang declared a "war on pollution" in March 2014, vowing to reduce emissions from power generation and ...
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Airlight Energy of Biasca, Switzerland, which supplies proprietary technology for large-scale production of electricity using solar power and for energy storage, has partnered with IBM Research, aiming to bring affordable solar technology ...
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VODKA O launches ‘naturally crafted’ carbonated vodka cocktails in Australia Australian owned Artisan Spirit Merchants (ASM) has just released a new range of ‘naturally crafted’ premixed Vodka cocktails, under its ...
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For a lot of U.S. farmers, a relevant number may have passed unnoticed this year. The USDA reveals that China imported a volume of 84,000 tons of sorghum in 2011/2012. Just two years later, during the 2013/2014, the Asian giant imported 3.4 ...
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Simplot Australia has recalled vegetarian patties as it potentially contains hard blue plastic pieces, according to the Food Standards Australia New Zealand. The product associated with the recall is 240g Quorn 4 Classic Burgers with Best ...
Australia-based Ausenco Limited has announced that its Brazilian subsidiary has been awarded the contract to deliver engineering, procurement and construction services for Brazilian miner Ferrous Resources' US$1.28 billion expansion of the ...
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Karachi-based Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) has announced that it has received two shipments of 20,000 mt and 50,000 mt of iron ore, while another shipment of 50,000 mt of iron ore was being unloaded as of September 19, with all these cargoes ...
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The Consumer Action Law Centre has welcomed the Competition Policy Review Draft Report and its emphasis ‘on protecting competition and not competitors.’ But Consumer Action will be asking the review’s panellists to ...
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Nippon Paper Industries will likely report a 25% year-on-year increase in operating profit to around 13 billion yen ($118 million) for the six months ending Tuesday, falling short of a prior projection of 16 billion yen amid soft corporate ...
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The facts below got Sergei Plishka of Outerspace Design thinking: "Australians are among the most prolific waste producers in the world at 1.9 tonnes per person per year. "While consumers are increasingly concerned about the ...
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Following the release of the popular Navman MY Truck GPS in 2012, Navman has announced the launch of the MY Truck II that it promises to be bigger and better than ever. The sat-nav, which specifically incorporates features tailored to ...
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Australia-based Vistaprint is opening a trade printing service, 'TradeAdvantage,' which will deliver about 120 products like print and promotional products, signage and apparel. Speaking about the advantage of the initiative for printers ...
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