Monthly archives: February, 2014

Rio Tinto announces a 10 per cent increase in underlying earnings to $10.2 billion and 15 per cent increase in full year dividend

Rio Tinto chief executive Sam Walsh said “These strong results reflect the progress we are making to transform our business and demonstrate how we are fulfilling our commitments to improve performance, strengthen the balance sheet and deliver greater value for shareholders. We have achieved underlying earnings of $10.2 billion, exceeded our cost reduction targets and …

The China Smartphone Market Hiccups as Growth Streak Ends with First Sequential Decline in 2013 Q4, Says IDC

Singapore and Hong Kong, February 13, 2014 – After 9 consecutive quarters of explosive growth, which propelled China into the top smartphone market in the world, the China smartphone market experience its first slowdown in 2013 Q4. According to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Asia/Pacific Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, shipped 90.8 million units compared to …

Economy Empowers Employees to Quit: Nellie Akalp, CEO, CorpNet

2014 Shows Surge in New Business Startups and Consumer Confidence The economy is steadily on the rise and so is the rate of people quitting their jobs. According to CorpNet.com, that coincides with a steady increase in small business startups over the years and major upswing this month. Unemployment is at a five year low and the …

Canon Announces a New Super-Zoom PowerShot Digital Camera and a New Waterproof PowerShot Digital Camera

The New, Super-Zoom PowerShot SX700 HS and Waterproof PowerShot D30 Digital Cameras Deliver Outstanding Performance and Versatility MELVILLE, N.Y., February 11, 2014 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced the addition of the new super-zoom PowerShot SX700 HS and the adventure-ready, waterproof PowerShot D30 to the PowerShot line of compact digital …

Montegrappa Small Leather Goods

Complementing the appeal of Montegrappa’s youthful NeroUno Lifestyle Collection of watches, cufflinks and pens is a bold new family of accessories. Montegrappa has turned to one of Italy’s most respected crafts – that of working with fine leathers – to produce a comprehensive range of pocket-sized leather goods. An extension of NeroUno, each item in …

BASELWORLD 2014: The Countdown has begun!

Tissot T-Complication Chronometer After revealing the inner intricacies of its watchmaking talents through its T-Complication Squelette model, Tissot decided to face up to the scrutiny of experts. The attempt was doubly successful, since the brand won both first and second prize in the prestigious International Chronometry Contest. Inspired by the skeleton-worked model, the Tissot T-Complication …

Rio Tinto sells wharf and land option to LNG Canada

Rio Tinto has entered into an option agreement with LNG Canada, a joint venture comprising Shell Canada Energy, Phoenix Energy Holdings Limited (an affiliate of Petro-China Investment (Hong Kong) Limited), Kogas Canada LNG Ltd. (an affiliate of Korea Gas Corporation) and Diamond LNG Canada Ltd. (an affiliate of Mitsubishi Corporation) to acquire or lease a …

Agricultural Technologies Could Increase Global Crop Yields as Much as 67 Percent and Cut Food Prices Nearly in Half by 2050

New study identifies most promising agricultural tools for feeding the world’s poorest February 12, 2014, Washington D.C. –Increased demand for food due to population and income growth and the impacts of climate change on agriculture will ratchet up the pressure for increased and more sustainable agricultural production to feed the planet. A new report by …

Gc Collaborates with Shaadi Ke Side Effects as Official Time Partner

Mumbai, 12th February, 2014: Known for its magnificent, contemporary and ‘Smart Luxury’ watches, Gc signs up as the official timekeeper of the movie Shaadi Ke Side effects. A modern day romantic comedy, it depicts the emotional trials and tribulations that accompany an Indian couple’s life after marriage. Gc is a brand with a commitment to …

EU Commission approves transaction of AST and VDM

The European Commission has today approved the divestiture of Terni remedy assets, related service centers and VDM business unit to ThyssenKrupp, which was announced on November 30, 2013. ThyssenKrupp expects to close the transaction in the next few weeks, subject to fulfillment of all closing conditions. ThyssenKrupp has around 157,000 employees in just under 80 …