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Jaguar Land Rover’s number market is China
2013-01-15 source own
Jaguar Land Rover the UK based carmaker which is owned by Tata Motors of India sold more cars in China in 2012 than it did in the UK. Jaguar Land Rovers vehicles sales increase by 30% in 2012 a year which was in fact nearly double the growth rate it achieved in 2011. Overall in China its sales grew by over 70% which was slightly less growth than in the 2 previous years but still enough for China t
China retakes the number one spot as the leading destination for Renewable Investments.
2013-01-15 source own
In 2012 China retook the number one spot from the US as the world's leading country for Renewable Energy Investment.Total Global investment in the Renewable Energy Industry in 2012 stood at € 202 billion euros of this China’s market share was 25% or € 50.5 billion euros. The fastest growing Renewable Energy sector in China is in the Solar PV Energy sector. In China’s 12th and latest five-y
Brazil is the leading user of Renewable Energy with in the Bric Region
2013-01-15 source own
Brazil is the market leader out of the Bric Partners for overall use of Renewable Energy with 89% of Power and Energy needs being provided by Renewable Energy Re-Sources. On average the five Brics countries of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa get 30% of there Power from Renewable Energy. The percentages of Renewable Energy as overall Energy used in the Brics countries is Brazil at 89%
China’s Growth better then expected
2013-01-10 source own
China the world’s second largest economy and the largest trade partner in the Bric group has reported better than expected trade figures for December 2012 adding confidence to market analysis that China’s economy is rebounding.When compared to December 2011 exports grew by over 14.1 % and imports increased by 6.1% from the same period last year indicating a strong domestic demand.The increase
Sandvik signs major Mining Systems order with Sasol
2013-01-05 source http://www.sandvik.com
At the end of December 2012, Sandvik Mining signed a Mining Systems contract with Sasol Mining (Pty) Ltd for the Shondoni Mine Materials Handling project in South Africa. The value of the contract is approximately 650 million SEK and will contribute to Sandvik Mining's business during the years 2013 until 2015.The order entails the supply of materials handling systems, both underground and surface
EBRD adopts new Russia strategy for 2013-2015
2013-01-05 source http://www.ebrd.com
The EBRD has adopted a new strategy for Russia, setting priorities that will govern the Bank’s activities in its largest country of operation over the next three years.During its new strategy period of 2013-2015, the Bank will prioritise investments and reforms that help to diversify and modernise the Russian economy, spur innovation, increase the role of the private sector, and promote the deve
The Bric region is forecast to of grown by 4.04 % in 2012
2012-12-07 source own
It's being forecast that the Bric region grew by a combined 4.04 % in 2012 with China achieving the largest growth in GDP of 7.6% for last year. The Bric's countries of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa represents 40% of the World's population and 25% of the World's landmass, during the Global Economic slowdown the Bric's countries have been the engine room of growth. India had the 2nd
EBRD promotes small business lending on Russia’s fringes
2012-12-07 source http://www.ebrd.com/pages/news/press/2012/121211.shtml
Orient Express Bank gets 2 billion Roubles in medium-term loansThe EBRD is helping Russian small and micro enterprises (MSME) to access longer-term funding by making a three-year local currency loan of 1.7 billion Roubles (equivalent to EUR 42 million) to Russia’s Orient Express Bank (OEB) for on-lending to clients in this sector. The loan is being made within the
ABB wins power transformers order in China worth over $100 million
2012-12-07 source http://www.abb.com
Converter transformers and components to facilitate efficient and reliable transmission of record 8,000 megawatts of power across new UHVDC link.Zurich, Switzerland, Nov. 27, 2012 – ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has won orders worth over $100 million, to supply converter transformers and components for the Hami-Zhengzhou ultrahigh-voltage direct current (UHVDC) transmis
ABB wins solar power orders worth $225 million to boost South Africa’s renewable program
2012-12-07 source http://www.abb.com
Large-scale photovoltaic plants to generate enough clean energy to power around 36,000 homes and displace around 130,000 tons of carbon dioxide emissions a year.Zurich, Switzerland, Dec. 4, 2012 – ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has won orders worth around $225 million to supply two turnkey photovoltaic (PV) power plants that will be built in the northern province of Limp
SCHOTT announces major expansion of pharmaceutical packaging manufacturing in Russia
2012-12-05 source http://www.schott.com
Capacity to expand by more than 50 percent / Consistent investment strategy helps customers achieve growth and quality objectivesMainz/Moscow, November 26, 2012 – SCHOTT Pharmaceutical Packaging continues to experience growth in Russia and now plans to increase the production capacities at its plant in in Zavolzhe by more than 50 percent. The manufacturer announced this move today at the Pharmte
Alfa Laval wins another large solar power order, this time in South Africa
2012-12-05 source http://www.alfalaval.com
Alfa Laval – a world leader in heat transfer, centrifugal separation and fluid handling – has received an order from Abengoa to supply Alfa Laval Packinox heat exchangers to a concentrated solar power plant in South Africa. Delivery is scheduled to be finalized in 2014. Due to a confidentiality agreement Alfa Laval is unable to disclose the exact value of the order.The Alfa Laval Packinox heat
China is the World's top Trade Partner
2012-12-03 source own
As an Exporter of manufactured products or as an importer of commodities China has now overtaken the U.S as the World's leading Trade Partner, in just five years China has taken the top shot. According to an Associated Press analysis of trade data as recently as 2006 the U.S was the world's dominate Trade Partner as the leading Trade Partner for 127 countries versus China's 70. In 2011 China and t
EIB Announces new EU-Russia Strategic Partnership
2012-12-03 source own
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has just announced the basis of a Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (PCA) between EU-Russia. The first such agreement was signed in 1994 and came into force on the 1st December 1997 and was for an initial period of 10 years, Discussions on a new agreement started in June 2008 to replace the old EU-Russia strategic partnership agreement.The negotiations were s
China and World Bank Group Launch New Knowledge Hub to Provide Solutions for Reducing Poverty
2012-12-03 source http://www.worldbank.org
Joint effort will initially tap China’s experience in managing low-carbon urban transportBEIJING, November 27, 2012 – The World Bank Group and China today launched a new knowledge hub to improve development outcomes, aiming to spread practical knowledge from China’s successes in reducing poverty both within China as well as to other countries. Initially, the knowledge hub will help find envi
Jaguar Land Rover gets the go ahead to Build vehicles in China
2012-11-18 source own
The Chinese government has approved plans for Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) to build vehicles in China. The UK based luxury car maker agreed a joint venture with Chery Automobile to build a plant in Shanghai; € 1.25 billion euros will be invested in this project. A joint statement released by the Chinese and British companies said: "We are delighted to have reached this milestone, achieved thank
South African Mining Resources worth R29.6-trillion
2012-11-15 source own
In response to a question in the South African parliament the Mineral Resources Minister Susan Shabangu said that the mineral resource wealth in South Africa had an estimated wealth of R29.6-trillion.Between the period of 1989 to 2010 the value of primary mineral sales both local and export was R2.6-trillion according to data issued by the South African Department of Mineral Resources. During the
India's Growth Opportunities
2012-11-14 source own
India is the second most populous nation with nearly 50% of India's 1.2 billion population below the age of 25, in terms of average age of its population then it has a much higher percentage below 25 then it’s Bric Partner China. With the biggest youth population in the world this represents a large percentage of the population going to join the work force in the coming years. It's estimated tha
" Russia is a natural trade partner for Germany "
2012-11-14 source own
In a recent survey from the Russo-German Chamber of Commerce (AHK) more than 50% of German companies doing business in Russia report increase turnover and profits for the first 2 quarters of 2012. About 20% of companies had become more active in Russia since the euro zone crisis according to the chamber.The total German investment for the first 2 quarters of 2012 reached $25 billion, including $11
Brazil's Middle class growth 40% in the last 10 years
2012-11-14 source own
The middle class in Brazil has been amongst the highest growing in the World, over the last 10 years the middle class in Brazil has grown by 40%. With the growth of the middle class comes more disposable income and a greater demand for products and services in particular consumer sectors and leading world renowned brands. GDP per capita in Brazil was $ 12 916 in 2011 which grew by 6.5% from 12 129
U.S Congress vote to Normalise Russian Trade
2012-11-13 source own
One of the first pieces of Business since the U.S Presidential elections were to normalize trade relations with Russia and the U.S.On Friday 16th November the U.S. House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly to tie the normalizing of trade between Russia and the US to human rights. On Thursday 15th November the House Rules Committee approved a plan to combine legislation to establish "permanent
Russia Pledges more investment to improve its waste management and recycling
2012-11-12 source own
Russia is lagging behind in Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) management but with recent announcements to invest more in this industry Russia offers Huge opportunities to companies who can provide waste management and recycling technology & services. With economic development and a rising middle class with higher disposable incomes comes the headache of managing, disposing and recycling of more wast
Moscow overtakes London with Europe's largest tower
2012-11-12 source own
Moscow has just overtaken London in having Europe's tallest building. The Mercury tower in Moscow financial district is now officially taller than London's Shard which is based on London's South Bank. The Mercury tower cost over € 1 billion to construct and has been measured at 29 meters higher than the Shard, the total height of the Mercury tower is 338.8 meters. There has been a lot of constru
South African Barloworld reported to be buying distribution and support business in Russia
2012-11-12 source own
Its being reported that South African company Barloworld is buying the distribution and support business of Caterpillar's Bucyrus in Russia. Its understood that Barloworld will pay €50 million dollars for this part of Bucyrus.In 2011 Caterpillar which is the world's largest manufacturer of Mining equipment paid $ 7.6 billion dollars for Bucyrus . Barloworld is already a independent distrib
The World's Biggest Construction companies
2012-11-07 source own
In 2003 four out of the top ten construction companies in the world were Japanese, today their position has been taken over by Chinese Construction firms with 5 out of the world's top 10 companies coming from China. The 5 Chinese companies are China State Construction and Engineering ranked 1, China Railway Construction ranked 2, China Railway Engineering ranked 3, China Commun
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