The recently revealed mass collection of phone records and other communications by the U.S.National Security Agency may not be effective in preventing terrorism,according to some critics. The data collection programs,as revealed by former ...
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IDG News Service-Searching online for something like"diet plans,"or"Caribbean vacation,"or of course"iPhone,"is bound to present a slew of results,including ads.Now,the U.S.Federal Trade Commission wants search engines to display those ads ...
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The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission will not oppose Archer Daniels Midland Company’s (ADM) proposed acquisition of GrainCorp Limited (GrainCorp). “The ACCC concluded that the proposed acquisition would be ...
New research shows packaging has a vital role to play within the supply chain in minimising food waste. Conducted by RMITUniversity’s Centre for Design and commissioned by CHEP Australia, the study shows where – and why ...
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It’s reported that Taiwan’s steel pipe makers will adjust prices for July on June 27th after Chung Hung Steel, one of the major upstream raw material suppliers in Taiwan released price policy for July. Chung Hung Steel will ...
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Twitter will inform users of government data requests and in some cases reject them to protect the privacy of users, its chief executive said Wednesday. Dick Costolo, appearing at a forum at the Brookings Institution in Washington, ...
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Australia's Woodside Petroleum is remaining tight-lipped on the impact of the Israeli cabinet's decision to allocate up to 50% of any gas field's reserves to the domestic market. "We look forward to considering the detail of the gas ...
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In recent years there has been a sharp drop in the number of people employed in Zimbabwe’s textile and clothing sector, and the Government is now introducing a cluster based concept to put the industry back on track. Around ...
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The U.S.Green Building Council(USGBC)and the American Institute of Architects(AIA)this week commended the U.S.Conference of Mayors(USCM)for passing a slate of sustainability resolutions that renew its commitment to local green building and ...
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The All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) has sought duty-free access to the US market for finished items. If the duty-free facility is provided, Pakistan can increase its exports by US$ 10 billion through conversion of yarn ...
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North American recycled paper provider, FutureMark Paper has signed ten long-term purchase agreements worth more than $20m annually, to secure about 50% of the recovered paper needed to run its business. The agreements will help the ...
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Saudi Arabia s Minister of Commerce and Industry, Dr. Tawfiq bin Fawzan Al-Rabiah, has approved plans to set up a new cement supplier in the capital city, Riyadh. Umm-Al-Qura Cement will be set up with a capital of SR: 200m provided ...
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India’s Minister of Commerce and Industry Anand Sharma will be meeting heads of global retail chains on June 27 to address their concerns related to the Government’s foreign direct investment (FDI) Policy in multi-brand retail ...
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After Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KP), now the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has become a centre of criticism with publication of a report by 'Earthworks' titled 'More Shine than Substance' recently. 'Earthworks' is a ...
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The Australian Motor Industry Federation (AMIF) has demanded an automotive industry Green Paper/ White Paper process be undertaken to address unprecedented change impacting the entire automotive industry, not just car manufacturing. ...
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