Taiwan-based solar firm Tainergy has recently seen orders for solar modules increase from Japan and Indonesia. In particular, the modules have been supplied to the public sector in Indonesia, showing growth in the Southeast Asia market. ...
The US government has again cut its forecast for corn yields as the impact of the worst drought in the country for 50 years becomes clearer. Washington said the US corn yield is set to be the lowest since 1995-96, sending futures to a ...
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Taipei,Oct.8,2012(CENS)--The global financial tsunami has shifted the worlda's financial center from Europe and the United States to Asia,hence motivating the Taiwanese government to encourage Taiwanese banks to explore the Asian market,as ...
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The i2i market is a major opportunity for growth according to Samsung's Chief Strategic Officer,Young Sohn,speaking this morning at IEF 2012 organised by Future Horizons in Bratislava. "The sub-$100 computer is one of the biggest ...
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(i) Economic Development of Jiangxi In recent years, the economy of Jiangxi has increased rapidly. In 2005, the GDP of Jiangxi reached RMB 405.62 billion Yuan. The total value of the primary, secondary and tertiary industry respectively ...
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The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts unveiled the much-anticipated Twelve at Hengshan on the renowned tree-lined Hengshan Road, one of the most historic and fashionable areas of Shanghai. This newly built residential-style urban retreat ...
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Denim Club India is organising a two day denim b2b event titled InDIGO 2013 after the grand success of InDIGO 2012.The event will comprise of an international denim conference concurrent to a trade exhibition. The objective of this year's ...
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The boss of Nigerian cement company Dangote Cement has revealed plans to open a plant in Iraq.Aliko Dangote,who is Nigeria s richest man,told the Financial Times that he is planning to open cement plants in Iraq and in Myanmar next year.He ...
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Carrefour has sold its stake in its venture in Indonesia, the latest move to refocus its attention on a smaller number of markets worldwide. The Carrefour banner will still be present in Indonesia but the chain will be run on a franchise ...
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Swiss chocolate maker Barry Callebaut has reaffirmed its mid-term guidance, depsite booking a drop in full-year profit. In the 12 months to the end of August, the company reported a net profit of CHF142.6m (US$151.7m), down from CHF178.6m ...
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"Weak" global consumption of chocolate hit profits at Singapore chocolate and cocoa group Petra Foods in the third quarter. Petra said its cocoa ingredients division started the year on a "positive" note but said the industry is facing ...
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US food group Campbell Soup Co. has recorded a drop in first-quarter earnings as costs related to its acquisition of Bolthouse Farms hit profits. In the three months to 28 October, net earnings amounted to US$265m, an 8% drop on last ...
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Robust, single-minded and colourful were three words that sprung to mind asCarrefour CEO Georges Plassat discussed his plans for the French retail giant yesterday (30 August). However, some investors would like a little less gloss and a lot ...
IRIS reported that Broking firm Kotak Commodity Services gave following outlook on base metals segments: Copper - MCX Copper may note some decline amid firmer Indian rupee however downside is limited. LME Copper trades in a narrow range ...
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Reuters reported that Indonesia is considering whether to extend a divestment deadline for foreign mining companies beyond 10 years but no decision has been made. Mr Hatta Rajasa chief economic minister of Indonesia said that the ...