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EU Leaders Look to Energy for Growth Boost

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:59:00 +0000

In Europe, energy costs remain high, in marked contrast to the United States where new shale oil and gas resources have sent prices tumbling.

US to Push for Major Factory Safety Reforms in Bangladesh

Wed, 22 May 2013 14:06:00 +0000

If the proposals suggested by the U.S. are accepted, it will become the largest 'better work' program in history,' said U.S. ambassador Dan Mozena.

UMC Sets up R&D Center in Singapore

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:53:00 +0000

The unit will undertake R&D collaborations with local research institutes.

Factory Owned by US Investor Dart Searched in Argentina

Wed, 22 May 2013 04:05:00 +0000

Dart Sudamericana owner is among litigants seeking hundreds of millions over Argentina’s 2001 default.

Dart Sudamericana owner is among litigants seeking millions over Argentina’s 2001 default.

Global Steel Output Down in April, Up YTD

Wed, 22 May 2013 03:43:00 +0000

Robert Brooks

China’s monthly output rose almost 7%, countering worldwide trend

Global raw steel production declined -2.4% in April, falling to 132,116 million metric tons from a revised total of 135,354 million metric tons in March.

US Immigration Bill Clears Key Senate Hurdle

Wed, 22 May 2013 03:36:00 +0000

Proposed legislation emerges from Senate Judiciary Committee with core mostly intact, including visa programs for high- and low-skilled workers.

Legislation emerges from Senate Judiciary Committee with core mostly intact, including visa programs for high- and low-skilled workers.

Carlos Slim to Sell Stake in Philip Morris Mexico

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:42:00 +0000

Transaction ends three-decade partnership between Slim’s Grupo Carso and US tobacco giant.

Business Aviation Still Waiting Recovery to Find Its Wings

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:45:00 +0000

Deliveries of business jets grew by just 4% in the first quarter of this year.

China Vows to Open Up Markets to India

Tue, 21 May 2013 14:16:00 +0000

The neighbors aim to raise two-way trade to $100 billion by 2015, and said they had ‘huge markets with huge potential.’

China Factory Blast Leaves 13 Dead

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:53:00 +0000

Another 20 are missing at the civilian explosives manufacturer’s facility.