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Geopolitical Stability and Reducing Inequality Essential for ASEAN Economic Growth

Regional peace and stability are essential for ASEAN’s strong macroeconomic outlook and long-term growth Investing in infrastructure and human capital can improve regional integration and economic growth Reducing persistent income inequality will require private-sector innovation as well as structural reforms For more information on the World Economic Forum on East Asia 2014: http://wef.ch/ea14 Metro Manila, Philippines …

April 2014 crude steel production for the 65 countries reporting to worldsteel

Brussels, 21 May 2014 – World crude steel production for the 65 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 137 million tonnes (Mt) in April 2014, an increase of 1.7% compared to April 2013. China’s crude steel production for April 2014 was 68.8 Mt, up by 2.1% compared to April 2013. Elsewhere in …

Test rig for world’s biggest experimental fusion reactor: Service and tailored special steel from ThyssenKrupp Schulte

ThyssenKrupp Schulte is helping drive forward one of the world’s most significant scientific projects: the construction of the world’s biggest experimental nuclear fusion reactor ITER (International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor). The experimental nuclear fusion reactor is a multi-billion euro joint project: Seven members of an international research initiative are directly involved in building the reactor in …

DHL awarded contract to manage warehousing operations for leading global footwear brand in Japan

DHL Supply Chain to manage national warehouse in Narita Supply chain leader wins on proven industry track record with leading apparel manufacturers, direct experience with Crocs warehouse in South Korea TOKYO, May 15, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Crocs Japan, the casual lifestyle footwear brand, has awarded DHL Supply Chain, the global market leader for contract logistics …

SSINA issues letter to Ustr URGING Rapid Conclusion oF Trans-Pacific Partnership Negotiationswithout further participation by Japan

(Washington, D.C., April 16, 2014) On behalf of the Specialty Steel Industry of North America (“SSINA”), counsel David A. Hartquist submitted a letter to the United States Trade Representative (“USTR”), Michael B. Froman, urging USTR to swiftly conclude negotiations to establish the Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade agreement (“TPP”) without further participation by Japan. “This agreement, …

New IPCC report shows world unprepared for dangers of climate change:  Greenpeace urges swift transition to renewable energy to disarm threat

Yokohama, Japan, March 31 2014 – Greenpeace urged world leaders to accelerate the transition to clean and safe energy as the UN climate panel issued on Monday a new warning on the looming climate chaos. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) said climate change impacts are already widespread across all continents and oceans and …

AJAY S SHRIRAM IS NEW CII PRESIDENT. SUMIT MAZUMDER IS CII PRESIDENT DESIGNATE. NAUSHAD FORBES IS ELECTED CII VICE PRESIDENT

Mr. Ajay S. Shriram, Chairman and Sr. Managing Director of DCM Shriram Limited and Chairman of its subsidiary company, Shriram Bioseed Ventures Ltd. has been elected as the President of CII for the year 2014-15. He succeeds Mr S Gopalakrishnan as the new President. DCM Shriram and the group has a turnover of approx. Rs.5700 Crores. The business portfolio of the Group comprises of Agri …

Climate SOS – Greenpeace urges end to fossil fuel investments as IPCC meets

Yokohama, Japan, March 25 2014 – A climate crisis that risks peace and security can still be avoided by accelerating the clean energy revolution, Greenpeace said on Tuesday. Issuing an SOS emergency alert ahead of an Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) meeting in Japan, Greenpeace warned that climate change is already devastating nations, destroying …

A one-of-a-kind, first-ever platinum portrait, valued at JPY 50 million (US$500,000)

～To the Women of Eternal Radiance～ March, 2014: Platinum Guild International K.K. leader in marketing platinum jewellery (Tokyo, Japan, President Hisako Hankinson), found in a recent study that 70% of young females want a piece of platinum jewellery that reflects their own natural shine. As a celebration of today’s modern woman who shines in times …

Leaders from Australia, Brazil, Iran, Japan, Mexico, Nigeria, South Korea and UK to Address 44th World Economic Forum Annual Meeting

Over 2,500 participants from almost 100 countries representing business, government, academia and civil society will participate in the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2014 Participants include more than 40 heads of state or government and more than 1,500 business leaders The theme of the Meeting is The Reshaping of the World: Consequences for Society, Politics and …