Japan economy picks up as factory output rises 2% – Oman Tribune

June 29, 2013

TOKYO Japanese factories put in an unexpectedly strong performance in May, data showed on Friday, a further sign that the world’s number three economy is picking up as Tokyo embarks on a huge drive to boost growth. The news will also provide an extra fillip to Prime Minister Shinzo Abe as his party faces […]

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US Boss Held In Chinese Factory: A Case For Reshoring – Manufacturing Business Technology (blog)

June 28, 2013

What’s Trending In Manufacturing The top trending news story this week should give manufacturers, especially those with operations overseas, pause over the cost of doing business. At Issue The story concerns Chip Starnes, a co-owner of Coral Springs, Florida-based Specialty Medical Supplies who was detained for nearly a week by his company’s Chinese workers at […]

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What’s Trending In Manufacturing: US Boss Held In Chinese Factory – Manufacturing Business Technology (blog)

June 28, 2013

The top trending news story this week should give manufacturers, especially those with operations overseas, pause over the cost of doing business. At Issue The story concerns Chip Starnes, a co-owner of Coral Springs, Florida-based Specialty Medical Supplies who was detained for nearly a week by his company’s Chinese workers at a factory on the […]

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Exports down amid weak domestic spending: BOT – The Nation

June 28, 2013

Thailand’s export value in May totalled US$19.494 billion, a contraction of 5.1 per cent year on year, according to Bank of Thailand’s data. The figure showed a slight difference from the Commerce Ministry’s, which stated that the monthly export […]

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MOMENTUM 2013 Inaugural Conference Spotlights U.S. Domestic Sourcing of … – Business Review USA

June 28, 2013

ATLANTA, GA–(Marketwired – Jun 18, 2013) – Ahilia Inc., a global services, sourcing and technology marketing firm, today announced Momentum 2013, the inaugural conference solely dedicated to U.S. domestic sourcing (onshoring) of IT and BPO services. The conference, which will be held September 10-11, 2013 at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta Hotel, features leading policy, analyst […]

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NEPIC welcome shale gas investment push – bdaily

June 28, 2013

The Process Industry welcomes the Government’s announcement that investment into shale gas extraction will be encouraged. The Government announcement follows within weeks of the publication of an Institute of Directors (IOD) report “Getting shale Gas Working” which described the potential for this natural resource to bring huge economic benefits to the UK. […]

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GalaxE.Solutions’ Detroit staff up 20 since last year – semichiganstartup

June 28, 2013

After making a big splash for creating dozens of new IT jobs in downtown Detroit a few years ago, GalaxE.Solutions is now moving onto its next phase of hiring. The on-shoring IT firm currently has a staff of 150 employees and a couple of interns in the 1001 Woodward building overlooking […]

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‘Hydroelectric power is the cheapest option’ – The Friday Times

June 28, 2013

A short term solution, he says, is clearing some of the debts, improving the quality of management, and raising the price of electricity for the upper class. Other short term solutions include taking drastic measures on the losses and theft (that can save about 20 percent energy), time management during off load periods and giving […]

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Pakistan eyes US market – PakistanToday.com.pk

June 28, 2013

APP  0  1 hour ago   |    ISLAMABAD – Pakistan seeks tariff concessions and greater access to United States (US) market in order to boost gross domestic production (GDP) growth in coming years, senior government officials and diplomats said. […]

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30% of Africa’s growth comes through global value chain – spyghana.com

June 28, 2013

Global Value Chains (GVCs) contribute about 30% of Africa’s growth and this makes GVC in economic growth contribution very significant. However, the only region which surpasses Africa is West Asia with 37% which is explained by activities in India and some of the powers therein. Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) also […]

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