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NZ's tech sector revenue break $7bln, exports at $5bln
Monday, 31 October 2011
New Zealand's technology sector has broken through the $7 billion mark for the first time, according to the NBR.
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Scandinavia, Russia and Sweden's butter shortage
Monday, 31 October 2011
Butter shortages in Scandinavia, Russia and other parts of the globe suggest that Ireland’s long-term expansion strategy for the dairy sector is well founded, according to the Irish Examiner.
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China's Cosco expects full-year loss due to fall in freight rates
Monday, 31 October 2011
China Cosco Holdings Co., the nation’s largest shipping line, predicted a full-year loss because of plunging rates for carrying commodities and containers, according to Bloomberg.
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Taiwan's Evergreen signs loan to buy 10 container vessels
Monday, 31 October 2011
Taiwan's Evergreen Marine and its affiliates have signed syndicated loan worth US$824 million to fund the purchase of ten 8,800-TEU newbuildings from China Shipbuilding Corporation (CSBC) of Taiwan, according to Transport Weekly, citing the Shipping Gazette.
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China's foreign trade to top US$3 trillion or 10% of world trade
Monday, 31 October 2011
A senior Chinese official said the country's foreign trade volume will surpass US$3 trillion this year, accounting for 10.5% of the world's total, according to ChinDaily.
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Malaysian firms ink multibillion dlr deal in ASEAN-China expo
Thursday, 27 October 2011
Malaysian firms inked USD10-billion economic cooperation agreements with Chinese companies during a roundtable dialogue at the recently-concluded China-ASEAN Expo in Nanning of south China's Guangxi, according to Xinhua news.
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Chinese authorities checks sheep said to be fed fat-busters
Thursday, 27 October 2011
Agricultural authorities in east China said they have conducted tests on livestock after media reports claimed sheep had been fed an illegal additive to make their meat leaner, accoding to Xinhua news.
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American port helps garment makers reach 2nd-tier Chinese cities
Thursday, 27 October 2011
The Port of Los Angeles, as part of a broad initiative to facilitate exports and support economic development, is working with the US Department of Commerce to assist local garment manufacturers penetrate second-tier Chinese cities with their products, according to the Shipping Gazette, citing the...
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Europe kiwifruit output to rise, led by Italy's 16% jump
Wednesday, 26 October 2011
Italy, Europe's largest kiwifruit grower, is set to produce around 461,500 tonnes of commercial-grade kiwifruit this season, according to FreshInfo’s website. 
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American solar companies in trade war with China
Wednesday, 26 October 2011
A trade complaint filed against China by a group of America-based solar companies drew skeptical reviews from inside the industry, with many fearing a trade war could disrupt growth, according to ChinaDaily.
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NZ health software provider Orion cracks Chinese market
Wednesday, 26 October 2011
New Zealand's largest privately owned software exporter, Orion Health, has scored two big contracts in China less than a year after entering the market, according to BusinessDay.co.nz.
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Dishing up Export Possibilities
Wednesday, 19 October 2011
New Zealand food and beverage manufacturers can now utilise the FoodBowl – a purpose-built, state-of-the-art plant designed for short-run, pilot scale processing of products for in-market testing. For exporters, it could be just what they need to extend their reach to new markets.
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What’s Mine is not Yours
Wednesday, 19 October 2011
A useful guide for exporters daunted by the intellectual property minefield. The business world is littered with tales of stolen ideas and brilliant designs dropped because they were too futuristic to attract support. If their uniqueness had been safeguarded these concepts might have benefited...
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UK exporters seek Spanish appetite for grass-fed lamb
Wednesday, 19 October 2011
UK exporters have traditionally found it difficult to stimulate significant interest in Spain because of a perception that meat from the rain-fed pasture system common across northern Europe has too strong a taste, contrasting to their own milder grain-fed, domestically produced lamb.
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Catering to Singapore's rising demand for green products
Wednesday, 19 October 2011
Singaporean supermarkets are expanding the range of eco-products they offer in response to growing demand from shoppers, according to NZTE's website.
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