Taiwan to finalise FTA talks with Singapore, New Zealand

Talks with Singapore and New Zealand on respective proposed economic partnership agreements are expected to be finalized soon, Minister of Economic Affairs Chang Chia-juch said.

Environmental impact assessment for Taoyuan Aerotropolis approved

The Environmental Protection Administration (EPA) completed an environmental impact assessment (EIA), clearing the way for the Taoyuan Aerotropolis development project.

DSM fights hidden hunger

At the Hidden Hunger Congress, Royal DSM and Sight and Life launch ‘Vitamins in Motion’, the initiative to raise awareness and advocate for increased access to essential vitamins

Efficient solution for high tool throughput levels

Modern grinding machines today are equipped with loaders. They grind tools in large quantities and can no longer be measured or inspected manually. Automatic control, traceability and documentation have therefore become inevitable – also with regard to measuring technology.

Cost-effective exchangeable-tip drills

Seco has announced the expansion of its family of Crownloc? Plus exchangeable-tip drills to include 8xD options.

New worm gear unit series from NORD

NORD DRIVESYSTEMS now offers a new range of worm gear units in a robust, one-piece UNICASE housing in five sizes with a maximum torque of 427 Nm.

Turkey’s basic metals turnover index down 7.1% in Jan

In January, the industrial turnover index for the manufacture of basic metals in Turkey registered a 7.1 percent decrease from the previous month.

Oasis Water for life

Oasis Water Company thrives on its entrepreneurial spirit, writes ZAINAB MANSOOR

Intertek acquires Food Safety Assessment in Johannesburg

Food and beverage manufacturers in Africa and Sub-Saharan region stand to benefit from the merger of these leaders in food safety and quality inspection

KSA posting fastest growth in containerized shipments

Saudi Arabia is the second largest market for containerized cargo shipment in the Middle East region. “However, the Kingdom has recorded the fastest growth in terms of volume,” said Sunil Joseph, managing director, Mercantile Shipping Agencies Ltd.

Baobab Foods ventures into nutraceuticals

The main ingredient in its new line of antioxidant products will be depectinised baobab extract sourced from suppliers in Africa

Oil & gas transactions in MENA reach US$402B in 2012

According to Ernst & Young’s Global Oil and Gas Transactions Review, oil and gas transactions totaled US$402 billion in 2012, representing a 19 percent increase compared to 2011 ($ 337 billion).