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UAE may allow foreign majority share outside free trade zone
United Arab Emirates (UAE), which is in the process of reforming its foreign ownership legislation, will allow majority but not full foreign ownership in some sectors.
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UAE needs more childcare facilities
United Arab Emirates (UAE) needs more childcare facilities as the country is at risk of losing important workforce in its women due to a lack of nurseries for children.
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Tesco hypermart goes big on green products in Thailand
Tesco Lotus hypermarket in Thailand is expanding its green marketing activities with the launch of environmentally friendly products under its own brand.
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China to hold commodities fair from April 15-May 5
China will be holding its 107th China Export Commodities Fair (CECF) which will feature 1.12 million square meters of exhibitions and 56,000 exhibitors. The fair will be held from April 15 to May 5 in Guangzhou.
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Neptune Orient Lines to raise shipping capacity
Neptune Orient Lines Ltd (NOL), owner of Southeast Asia’s largest container line, plans to boost capacity about 7% this year as a rebounding global economy revives trade and freight rates.
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Don't expect cheaper jasmine rice from Thailand
The Thai government is also planning to shore up the price of rice by allowing exporters to exchange their rice stock with the government’s stockpile so that good quality rice can be held back.
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A bit of windfall for NZ wine exporters from Aussie rebates
Winemakers' Federation of Australia chief executive Stephen Strachan said this week that many local producers were vehemently opposed to NZ wineries receiving the rebate, but the terms of the CER deal meant that NZ wine sold on the other side of the Tasman was eligible.
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Fire-proof blankets
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Health, cosmetics and children’s toys to the U.A.E
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New shipping link from SE Asia to Australasia
The Osnabruck has been taken on charter at $4,300 a day according to Maersk Broker and is one of four similarly sized ships operated by the company.
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Virtual expos as a way of life for trade fair goers
The use of the internet has expanded beyond popular business webinars and social media to include virtual tradeshows, events, digital libraries, product launches, annual meetings, career fairs, sales meetings, training and learning centres, focus group centres and more.
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Airline advisory services
Our latest addition to the Exporter Directory Eagle is an independent airline business consultancy specialising in the provision of commercial advisory services to client airlines, airport owners,
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Saudis looking to world to invest in food supplies
Gulf Arab countries are heavily reliant on food imports and have been buying farmland in developing nations to ensure food security after a spike in food prices, according to Gulf News online.
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Textiles to the U.S.A
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Only the best ice-cream
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