Former Cuomo Aide Subject Of ‘Buffalo Billion’ Lobbying Probe

April 29, 2016
That probe focused on whether there is any connection between developers winning contracts for the project – which is intended to draw manufacturing, health care and other business to Buffalo – and contributions to Cuomo’s campaigns.
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VVIP chopper scam: No deal inked with AgustaWestland, says Govt

April 29, 2016
“No request for proposal has been issued, therefore the question of permitting AgustaWestland to bid for the naval utility helicopter in April 2015 does not arise,” the statement said, adding: “The government is exploring whether their manufacturing can be …
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Ban on registry of higher-capacity diesel vehicles arbitrary, SC told

April 29, 2016
Apparently supporting the position taken by the automobile manufacturers, the central government said that a balance had to be struck between protecting environment and the manufacturing activities. The government is committed to a balanced approach to …
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India can save $50 billion if logistics costs are brought down to 9% of GDP: Study

April 29, 2016
“With expected inflow of new investments owing to government`s thrust on promoting domestic manufacturing sector, India`s cargo and logistics industry is likely to clock a compounded annual growth rate of about 16 percent during the course of next few …
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Vietnam’s Political Transition: Economic Implications

April 29, 2016
Although Vietnam is still set to enjoy 6.5-7 percent growth and maintain strong rates of FDI, particularly in manufacturing, the rising influence of Secretary General Nguyen Phu Trong could usher in a period of more conservative economic reform.
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Spacesuits inspired this Indian American’s clothing brand

April 29, 2016
no matter what you choose to do in them,” the company website said. The company this year plans to expand its reach through products, channels and even some in-house manufacturing, he added.
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India Inc. raised $4.27 billion in external commercial borrowings during March quarter

April 29, 2016
Up to $ 750 million or equivalent for the companies in infrastructure and manufacturing sectors Up to $200 million or equivalent for companies in software development sector Up to $100 million or equivalent for entities engaged in micro finance activities …
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What’s Behind Disney’s Surprising Choice for Virtual Reality Content?

April 29, 2016
Nokia Technologies licensed its brand and design to Foxconn last year to create the N1 tablet, which enabled the company to collect royalties without shouldering the costs of manufacturing and marketing the device. Last year, spokesman Robert Morlino …
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Perth hit by exodus of international oil and gas executives

April 29, 2016
Chevron — the company behind the $55 billion Gorgon LNG and the $US29bn ($37.8bn) Wheatstone LNG projects — has already begun repatriating executives following the completion of the first of three trains at Gorgon. More are likely to follow as the …
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Tame US Inflation Bolsters Fed Caution On Rate Hikes

April 29, 2016
Though employment gains have been broad, they have tended to be concentrated in the services industries, especially restaurants and the retail sector, which typically pay less compared to manufacturing and construction jobs. Lack of strong wage growth has …
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