Taipei, Dec. 12, 2012 (CENS)--People’s Bank of China announced yesterday (Dec. 11) designation of the Taipei branch of the Bank of China (BOC) as the renminbi clearance bank in Taiwan, thereby kicking off the cross-Taiwan Strait ...
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Bruce Chantry, Equipment Portfolio Manager, The Lincoln Electric Company In a competitive global economy, efficiency reigns supreme on the shop floor, especially when it comes to overall equipment effectiveness. With this in mind, ...
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US retailer Target Corp. lifted its full-year profit guidance today (15 August) on the back of strong second-quarter results. Target raised its earnings per share forecast by five cents a share to a guidance range of $4.65 to $4.85. GAAP ...
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IDG News Service-Microsoft launched a new anti-piracy campaign in China to highlight the security risks of buying counterfeit software. In a recent investigation,Microsoft purchased 169 PCs from shops in China and found that all were ...
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B&B Electronics' European operation has provided an extensive, rugged communications network for the Volvo Ocean Race Galway Grand Finale, the 9-day festival built around the final leg of the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12 in Galway, Ireland, ...
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Despite all the joyful songs and happy wishes, the holiday period can be stressful, especially for those who host parties. There are decorations to put up, food to prepare and gifts to wrap. Sometimes, preparing for the holidays can feel ...
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UK - The entire crew from the much-anticipated reunion tour by The Stone Roses took time out during rehearsals at LS-Live to complete their Event Safety Passport (SPA) certificate at the industry training centre on site, Backstage Academy. ...
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Speech by the Mayor Shanghai, located at the foreground of the Yangtze River Delta, the strategic passage from Yangtze River into East China Sea, and the thoroughfare along the sea route of the Far East, is a sea-port city of great ...
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Speech by the Mayor There is a great city surrounded by the Yangtze and the Jailing River; this is the City of Chongqing arising on the confluence of the 2 rivers. Chongqing has a 3,000-year long history, a trading port opened for 100 ...
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Four leading executives from US big data and analytics companies tell a similar story of imminent increased big data analytics adoption in the UK and Europe.Senior executives from MapR,Cloudera,ParAccel,and Pentaho traced out the likely ...
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The Bike Cooperative, a member owned distributor, has published a list of insurance agencies its members have recommended to other members. "Current legislation prevents co-op members from buying insurance as one true group. So while ...
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A Tech City start-up has won the approval of Transport for London(TfL)to roll out its free Wi-Fi service in black cabs across London. CabWifi was created by Eyetease two years ago to enable passengers in the iconic cars to get 15 ...
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Switzerland based life insurer Zurich Insurance has unveiled a wide range of comprehensive travel insurance products which the company claims to be ideal to meet the specific needs of UAE residents. The suite of policies includes four ...
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The Grinch stole Argentina's bike market this year, but the industry hopes the spirit of Christmas softens the government's stance and import laws are softened in time for the holidays, the traditional start of the Argentine bike season. ...
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Von Maur Department Store announced the opening of its women's specialty store chain, DRY GOODS, at Orland Square Mall in Orland Park, Ill. The 4,500 square foot store is the specialty store chain's third location in the Greater Chicago ...
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