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India's tech-related exports exceeds USD$64 bln
India's tech-related exports could have recorded a 14.54% surge to USD$64.67 billion for the 12 months ended March 31, according toGulfNews.com, citing the country's Electronics and Computer Software Export Promotion Council (ESC). An additional 15-20% growth is expected in the present financial...
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China the new green technology emperor
Denmark earns the biggest share of its national revenue from producing windmills and other clean technologies, the United States is rapidly expanding its clean-tech sector, but no country can match China's pace of growth, according to GulfNews.com, citing a report by the Associated Press.
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Emirates drops all fuel surchage on tickets in UAE
Airlines in the UAE are slashing their ticket prices as residents get ready for the summer holidays, according to GulfNews.com
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Martinborough vintners' courtship with Asian bloggers
A who’s who of Asia and Australia’s wine writing cyber world is helping to fuel the sales of Martinborough’s vintage following a two day wine and culinary experience in the boutique Wairarapa wine village.
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Auckland SMEs' helpline on economic development matters
Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Auckland are set to benefit from a partnership between national and local government launched this week.
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NZ meat sector's strategy for export growth
The New Zealand Meat Industry Association (MIA) and Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) have developed a strategic development plan to boost the country’s meat exports, currently standing at $8 billion per annum.
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Container ship charter rates ease off
Container ship charter rates are retreating as a wave of newly-built ships entering the market dulls ocean carriers' appetite for hired vessels, according to Hellenicshippingnews.com.
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Pierre Cardin looking for buyer for his business
French designer Pierre Cardin said he is ready to sell his fashion house for 1 billion euros (1.46 billion U.S. dollars) in an interview with the Wall Street Journal posted on Tuesday, according to Xiinhhua news.
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World's tallest hotel opens in Hong Kong
The Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong, a luxurious hotel located on the top of the city's tallest building, held its opening ceremony on Tuesday, claiming its title as the world's highest hotel, according to Xinhua news.
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Dunedin-based TracPlus wins USA Security Network Summit award
The award was judged by a panel of highly regarded experts from executive levels of American and Canadian government agencies. The judging criteria centred on the uniqueness of the technology, its importance in terms of what it does, its game-changing capabilities, and its timeliness in terms of...
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Turning up the heat on ice cream
New research suggests that ice cream manufacturers could turn up the heat of their freezers without jeopardising product quality, according to FoodProductionDaily.com.
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Which is Asia's top seaport for 23rd time?
Singapore won the Best Seaport in Asia award for the 23rd time at the 25th Asian Freight and Supply Chain Awards (AFSCA) with the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) receiving the prize on behalf of local shipping community, according to the Shipping Gazette.
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NZ medical technology -- the next billion-dollar industry?
New Zealand’s medical technology sector believes it could be the country's next billion dollar industry, and plans to hire more than 165 fulltime, highly skilled workers in the next two years, according to Business Day (www.stuff.co.nz)
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