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ASIA PACIFIC GOVERNMENTS FALL SHORT IN FIGHT AGAINST CORRUPTION : Transparency International

URGENT ACTION FOR WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTION AND SAFETY OF CAMPAIGNERS NEEDED The leaders of 24 Transparency International chapters based in the Asia Pacific region express serious concern regarding persistent corruption and call on governments in the region to strengthen their commitment to transparency and accountability, as well as step up their anti-corruption measures. Transparency International recommends …

Double inauguration in Dresden : ThyssenKrupp focuses carbon composites activities in Saxony

ThyssenKrupp is concentrating its activities in carbon fiber reinforced plastics at Kesselsdorf near Dresden. Today Stanislaw Tillich, Premier of the Free State of Saxony, and Dr. Heinrich Hiesinger, Executive Board Chairman of ThyssenKrupp AG, officially inaugurated the Tech Center Carbon Composites and the ThyssenKrupp Carbon Components GmbH production plant. While the TechCenter’s task is to …

German Steel Federation welcomes the EU Action Plan but also sees risks

The German Steel Federation (WV Stahl) welcomes the fact that, with its Action Plan, the European Commission has recognised the central importance of the steel industry for prosperity and employment. At the same time, WV Stahl is disappointed and concerned about this initiative by the Brussels’ authorities. “The Plan contains intervention points for ensuring the competitiveness of the steel …

OUTOKUMPU RENEWS LEADERSHIP TEAM TO ACCELERATE STRATEGY EXECUTION

Outokumpu announced today changes in its Leadership Team in order to further accelerate the production optimization and capacity reductions. Jarmo Tonteri will lead the Stainless Coil EMEA as well as the High Performance Stainless and Alloys business areas. This will enable the company to tap into additional synergy opportunities between these business areas. Company has agreed …

Glencore signs USD 17,340 million Revolving Credit Facilities

 Glencore Xstrata plc (“Glencore”) is pleased to announce the signing of revolving credit facilities (the “Facilities”) for a total amount of USD 17,340 million. The Facilities are for general corporate purposes and replace the previous revolving credit facilities of both Glencore and Xstrata plc. The Facilities were initially launched at USD 12 billion and closed …

German Chancellor Fellowships for young leaders

The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation’s German Chancellor Fellowship Programme is for university graduates from the United States, the Russian Federation, the People’s Republic of China, Brazil and India with an interest in international issues and demonstrated leadership potential. The programme is targeted at accomplished young professionals who are likely to become decision-makers, thought leaders, and …

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Alacero promotes world-class training in steel processes for young Latin-American engineers

Santiago, Chile, June 13, 2013. steeluniversity.org is a free, award-winning educative on-line web portal, developed by the World Steel Association, the global organization that represents the Steel industry. Alacero –Latin American Steel Association- and one of its members, the seamless pipes producer Tenaris, take part of this initiative and have translated the different training modules into Spanish, making …