Alacero, the Latin American steel association, reported Monday that apparent finished steel use was 28 million tons between January-May 2013, similar to the same period in 2012. Finished steel production reached 23 million tons, 1 percent ...
Computerworld - Nokia Wednesday unveiled its largest Windows 8 smartphone today, the Lumia 625, which sports a 4.7-in. LCD screen and a price tag of under $300. The Lumia 625 Hero Windows 8 smartphone was unveiled by Nokia today. The ...
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In the year in which Colombia Moda is celebrating its 25th anniversary, 18 Portuguese companies will be present, travelling to Colombia between 23 and 25 july with high expectations and a strong desire to show the best that is produced in ...
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Coke has introduced Coca-Cola Life in Argentina – a "natural" cola that is made with a mix of sugar and Stevia, an extract from the leaves of a shrub in the chrysanthemum family that grows in Latin America. The new cola stands in the ...
Swedish specialty steel producer SSAB has posted its financial results for the second quarter and the first half of the current year, reporting a net loss of SEK 144 million ($22 million) for the second quarter, compared to a net profit of ...
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International Paper (IP) has finalized the previously announced sale of its Temple-Inland Building Products division to Georgia-Pacific Building Products for $710m in a bid to focus on its paper and packaging business. IP chairman and ...
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The global outsourcing market will reach $288bn in value this year, according to analyst group Gartner. The figure represents a modest increase of 2.8 per cent - 5.1 per cent in "constant currency" - compared to 2012. "Nearly all ITO ...
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Commission for the promotion of Peru Export and Tourism (PromPeru) has scheduled 14 Peruvian companies to participate in Colombiamoda 2013 fair, to be held between July 23 and 25 in Colombia. The Peruvian textile and apparel companies ...
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The boss of Hyundai USA admits the brand needs a third SUV and has highlighted the burgeoning sub-compact crossover market as a priority. Hyundai Motor America president and CEO John Krafcik told reporters the brand had failed to take ...
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TANATEX Chemicals presents the HydrECO Concept, which entails comprehensive fluorine-free alternatives to water repellents. Awareness impulse Fluorocarbons are still the state-of-the-art chemistry for water repellents. But this ...
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The new pv magazine Latinoamérica is the first publication to impart comprehensive information on the entire Latin American photovoltaics market. Solarpraxis AG's new media platform shares news and important background information on ...
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In the first half of the current year, South Korea's car production fell by 4.3 percent year on year to 2,279,790 units, according to a report released by the Korean Ministry of Knowledge Economy (MOTIE). The report says that the fall on ...
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Prof. Dr. Martin Winterkorn (right) and Dr. Francisco Javier Garcia Sanz (left) give the Volkswagen Group Award to Pirelli board member Alberto Pirelli. Pirelli & Cie SpA has won the 2013 Volkswagen Group Award, given to the Volkswagen ...
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The Brazilian government has formally asked the U.S. government for clarification regarding the alleged large-scale interception of electronic communications of Brazilian citizens by the U.S. National Security Agency. The NSA intercepts ...
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According to report of the Latin American steel association (Alacero), Latin America’s steel imports from China totaled 1.2 million tons in the first five months of this year, accounting for 10% of global exports of steel from China. ...
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