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Indonesia to be world’s largest sugar importer
In the process to satiate domestic food demand, Indonesia could become world’s largest sugar importer.
Indonesian sugar refineries could become the world’s largest sugar importers, considering there may be a sharp increase of...
Japanese auto suppliers found guilty of price-fixing in China
Found guilty of price-fixing in China, Japanese auto suppliers face heavy penalties.
At least 12 Japanese auto suppliers have been found guilty of price-fixing in China and will face heavy penalties, charged by the National Development and Reform...
India ranks low in labor-employer relation: Morgan Stanley
Incompatible labor laws lead India to rank poorly in labor-employer relation, reports Morgan Stanley.
In a recent report, Morgan Stanley has stated that India’s labor market regulations and inadequate physical infrastructure has led it...
Microsoft launches Lumia 530 in India
At an affordable price of Rs. 7,349, Microsoft launches Lumia 530 in India.
The official launch of Microsoft’s new Lumia 530 Dual Sim in India is today, August 19, 2014. The company claims it to be the most affordable Lumia brand in India...
Bangladesh to launch another high-zinc rice variety
Bangladeshi crop breeders have released yet another high-zinc rice variety
The Bangladesh Rice Research Institute (BRRI) has once again launched a high-zinc rice variety that boasts of higher-zinc content and greater yield than Brri dhan-62–the...
Singapore exports fall by 3.3 percent in July
For a third continuous month, Singapore exports fall by 3.3 percent in July 2014
Owing to a decrease in both electronic and non-electronic exports, the non-oil domestic exports (NODX) in Singapore have dropped by 3.3 percent this July.
As stated...
Amkette to launch a gaming console priced below Rs 10,000
Amkette to launch a gaming console in Indian markets before the year end.
Indian technology firm, Amkette, is all set to enter the gaming industry as it plans to launch a gaming device that will be priced under Rs. 10,000. It is expected to...
Pope Francis to visit South Korea
In his first Asia visit, Pope Francis to visit Seoul, South Korea.
The Vicar of Christ arrived in Seoul, South Korea’s capital, on Thursday, August 14, 2014, making it the first time in 25 years that a Pope visited the country. In his...
LVMH seeks to invest in YG Entertainment
Paris-based Moet Hennessey Louis Vuitton–LVMH seeks to invest in YG Entertainment, South Korea’s leading showbiz agency.
Moet Hennessey Louis Vuitton (LVMH) will be investing more than $97.2 million in South Korean entertainment...
China slaps anti-trust probes over auto firms
Alleging violation of rules, China slaps anti-trust probes over auto firms.
Including both domestic and foreign names in its list, China has slapped anti-trust probes over 1,000 auto firms. Companies such as Mercedes and Audi also face allegations...