RINL starts production at new melt shop

Indian state-run steelmaking and mining company Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL), also known as Vizag Steel, has announced it achieved the first production from its new steel melt shop No. 2 on October 30, marking the completion of its 6.3 million mt per year capacity expansion.

Indian government rules out iron ore export duty cut

India's Finance Ministry has ruled out reducing the country's current iron ore export duty of 30 percent, according to media reports, ignoring requests from domestic iron ore producers.

HSBC: India services PMI inches up to 47.1

Business Standard reported that India's services sector activity witnessed a moderate improvement in October from a 4? year low of 44.6 in September, even while indicating a fourth successive monthly contraction amid economic uncertainty.

Indian consortium in race for take in Russia LNG project

Business Standard reported that a consortium of Indian companies ONGC Videsh, Indian Oil Corporation and Petronet LNG is in the fray to acquire a 9% stake in Russia's Novatek LNG project in the Yamal Peninsula for US$1.8 to US$2 billion. As part of the deal, the companies plan to buy five million tonnes of liquefied natural gas annually from the project.

Iron ore inventory trends up at Chinese ports

Inventory of iron ore at 25 major Chinese ports amounted to 77.82 million mt, indicating an increase of 1.29 million mt or 1.68 percent week on week, as announced by China's Xinhua News Agency on November 4.

China auto adhesives market to grow by 16% CAGR

According to China Automotive Adhesives Market Forecast & Opportunities, 2018, the automotive adhesives market in the country is expected to grow at the CAGR of more than 16% in terms of volume during 2013-2018.

ConAgra Foods introduces Bertolli, P.F. Chang’s products

The packaged food company heats up dine-in with expanded selection of restaurant-quality meals.

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - A Railway Hub

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has entered its next phase of development for railways with SAR (Saudi Railway Company) emerging as a major link within Saudi Arabia to expand the trade network.

Walnuts may help reduce risk of heart disease

New report adds further evidence that walnuts may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease by lowering non-HDL cholesterol and apolipoprotein B2 (ApoB)

How foodservice brands can drive breakfast traffic

Technomic research offers foodservice brands options on how to increase breakfast goers.

Qatar plans US$548M non-oil industry venture

Qatar's private sector is planning to establish a company with a capital of QAR 2 billion (USD 548 million) to construct industrial plants and related projects in the oil-rich emirate.

Beyond Beauty and China Beauty Expo combine forces

Shanghai Baiwen Exhibition Co Ltd, the owner of the renowned cosmetics exhibition in China, “China Beauty Expo (Shanghai CBE)”, recently announces a joint venture with Informa Group from the UK (“Informa”), the organizer of the Beyond Beauty trade show in Paris.