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ABB Low Voltage Products celebrates 20 years of business in China
2014-07-15 source http://www.abb.com
Beijing, China. ABB’s Low Voltage Products division, a business of the leading power and automation technology group, today celebrated its 20th anniversary in China and announced 58 product launches planned for 2014.The Low Voltage Products division of ABB first invested in two manufacturing plants in Xiamen and Beijing in 1994 and now has four manufacturing facilities, two logistics centers and
EBRD AND FAO PROMOTE VIABLE FORESTS IN RUSSIA’S FAR EAST
2014-07-15 source http://www.ebrd.com
Russia’s Far East occupies one-third of the country’s territory and accounts for more than nine percent of the world’s forests. Forestry there thus plays a crucial role, locally and further afield, supplying livelihoods for millions of people and a valuable habitat for flora and fauna, including the endangered Amur tiger.Poor rural and forestry infrastructure, large scale illegal log exports
BRICS nations launch new development bank
2014-02-14 source http://www.dw.de
A new international development bank and multi-billion emergency lending pool are set to be launched by Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. The move comes at a summit meeting of BRICS leaders in Brazil.The "New Development Bank" (NDB) is intended to compete with the World Bank and its private lending arm, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), by making it easier and quicker for d
Nissan sold in Russia 1 million cars
2014-02-14 source own
The Nissan in Russia broke the mark of 1 million vehicles (including light commercial vehicles) for the period from January 2004, when it was founded Nissan Russian trading company in Russia, January 31, 2014. Leaders in terms of sales for the period were models Nissan Qashqai (more than 202 thousand cars) and Nissan X-Trail (more than 167 thousand cars).Million vehicles sold was crossover Qashqai
ABB to supply transformers for cloud computing center in China
2014-01-09 source http://www.abb.com
Eco-efficient dry-type transformers will help minimize losses and enhance power reliabilityZurich, Switzerland, – ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has won an order to supply 54 ultra-efficient 10 kilovolt (kV) dry-type transformers for an R&D and data storage center in Tianjin, China, owned by Tencent, one of the country`s largest internet service providers.Tencent is
EBRD IN FIRST INVESTMENT IN FINANCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND
2014-01-09 source http://www.ebrd.com
Bank commits USD 30 million to new fund targeting Russia and CISThe EBRD has for the first time invested in a private equity fund tasked with making investments in financial infrastructure, a broad sector covering everything from stock exchanges to financial IT services, brokerages and re-insurance providers.The Bank, acting as a cornerstone investor, is committing USD 30 million to Da Vinci Priva
Establishing Market-based Mechanisms for Energy Conservation in China
2013-11-20 source http://www.worldbank.org
Energy efficiency and climate change are increasing on the agenda for both the World Bank Group and the Chinese government.The Bank Group encourages promotion of market-based methods to boost energy efficiency in China, such as the Energy Service Company ( ESCO ) concept and energy efficiency financing credit lines.A global forum was conducted to disseminate China’s experience in ESCO and energy
ABB to supply three complete mine hoist systems to Hindustan Zinc in India
2013-11-14 source http://www.abb.com
ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has won an order for three complete mine hoist systems including related shaft equipment, to help Hindustan Zinc move its production at the Rampura Agucha mine from an open-pit to an underground operation. The new hoist systems will enable Hindustan Zinc to reach and exceed their production targets.“We are glad and proud to be the first cho
Russian Dental devices, equipment and supplies market
2013-11-03 source own
Dentistry as a sector of the Russian healthcare industry has grown to become possibly the most advanced and potent aspect of the Russian medical market. The Russian dental industry is widely privatized.There is minimal government-funded dental care treatment. State dental clinics , which deliver a limited amount of free dental services, obtain payment for them either from Mandatory Medical Insuran
Brazil:Medical Technology Market
2013-10-29 source own
Brazil is the largest market in South America for Medical Technology and Healthcare equipment with sales in 2013 expected to be worth USD$ 8 billion for Medtech technology. Brazil imported USD $3.6 billion worth of medical products in 2012. Brazil is a major producer and exporter of medical equipment but these tend to be of lower quality. In 2012 the Brazilian market for Medical equipment grew by
India Development Update: October 2013
2013-10-18 source http://www.worldbank.org
The World Bank’s India Development Update of October 2013 says that although the recent turmoil in global markets has amplified India's macroeconomic vulnerabilities, the country's growth potential remains high. Indeed, the current economic turmoil provides India an opportunity to accelerate growth momentum through further reforms that improve the business environment, strengthen the banking and
EBRD hails success of St. Petersburg clean river project
2013-10-11 source http://www.ebrd.com
Baltic pollution cut thanks to cooperation between Russia and international communityInternational lenders and donors gathered in St. Petersburg today for a milestone event that creates the conditions for Russia’s second city to achieve its long-standing goal of ending the discharge of untreated sewage into the Baltic Sea.Stopping this pollution, long an issue of major concern for the 55 million
EBRD backs Russian oil-field services company’s Eurobond
2013-09-26 source http://www.ebrd.com
The EBRD, acting as an anchor investor, has taken 19 percent of a five-year USD 420 million bond issued by Borets International Limited, an existing client of the Bank and the leading Russian manufacturer of specialised pumps and systems used in wells for the artificial lifting of oil.The Bank’s USD 80 million participation in this bond is part of a broader financing package for Borets under whi
Survey of the FDI climate in Russia
2013-09-25 source own
Russia continues to be a massive draw for investments from across the world, Russia is now ranked the sixth-most desirable country in the world for Foreign direct investment (FDI) and the most attractive in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) Some of the key aspects that attract investors are Russia is: • A huge consumer market • Rising disposable income• Growing middle class• Che
Brics Reserve Fund close to be concluded at the G20
2013-09-06 source own
Leaders of the Brics group of countries - Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa - have stated they are going to put in place a $100bn ( £65bn ) fund to safeguard against financial shocks. Brics leaders are in Russia to participate in the G20 summit in St Petersburg.The shift comes because emerging economies throughout the world are affected by the belief that the US will reduce its key ec
Swiss and South African trade Partnerships developing
2013-09-04 source own
September 4th 2013: Switzerlands Federal Councillor for Economic Affairs, Education and Research Johann Schneider-Ammann is going to lead a mission to South Africa this week intended for developing partnership between the 2 nations in economic affairs, science, research and innovation. The Swiss foreign ministry stated on Monday that Schneider-Ammann, will be spearheading a delegation of Swiss sci
Healthcare spending in China expected to reach $1 Trillion by 2020
2013-09-04 source own
Healthcare expenditure in China will possibly increase by 3 times to be worth to $1 trillion each year by 2020 based on an ageing population and government endeavors to widen medical insurance coverage, according to a recent report by McKinsey & Co. China will commit more spending on drugs, medical devices and hospital medical treatments whilst it boosts overall expenditure to 7% of gross dome
ABB wins $38 million power orders to boost electricity supply in southern India
2013-09-03 source http://www.abb.com
Power plant and substation solutions to facilitate energy efficiency and grid reliability.ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has won orders worth around $38 million for a new 1,320 megawatt (MW) coal-fired power plant, which is under construction in the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. The orders were placed by NCC Ltd, the engineering, procurement and construction (EP
India is the USA's 13th Largest Trade Partner
2013-08-30 source own
India is one of the fastest growing trading partners for the US and is now in 13th position. This is according to the US Ambassador to India Madam Nancy J Powel. In a recent statement, she said that India has improved the rankings from 25th position in one decade. This was announced as she addressed the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce members in Puducherry. She was optimistic that the
Russia's forestry industry primed for Investment
2013-08-22 source own
Russia is going to invest 380 billion rubles ( $13 billion US$ ) to support preference projects in the country’s forestry industry to help make the industry more appealing for investors to invest in this sector so therefore helping heal longstanding challenges that have been normal across this industry in Russia, President Vladimir Putin stated in a recent address.“We will make the forestry in
Garbage Management is a problem in Russia
2013-08-21 source own
Garbage management in Russia has gone out of control and it will need more than urgent attention to control the situation, which now is at the level of a disaster. The legal landfills have been filled beyond their capacity, making the garbage collectors to opt to start illegal dumps. A processing industry is the only feasible solution to this menace.Mr. Sergey Donskoy who is the Minister of Natura
Opportunities for Mining Technology Manufacturers in Brazil
2013-08-19 source own
With emerging markets and technological inventions, many opportunities are being created in various sectors, a trend that is grabbing huge investor attention. One industry that is growing at a high rate is the mining industry, where advancement in technology has enabled the production of various machines that make the mining activities easier and faster.One country though has caught global attenti
ABB to supply propulsion transformers to leading Chinese shipbuilder
2013-08-12 source http://www.abb.com
Reliable, efficient and compact ABB dry-type transformers for low-emission electric propulsion.Zurich, Switzerland, Aug.7, 2013 - ABB, a global leader in power and automation technology has been selected by Fujian Mawei Shipbuilding Ltd. in China, to supply 24 dry-type propulsion transformers, for installation in 12 diesel-electric powered offshore platform supply vessels.The 2,300-kilovolt ampere
China’s Investment in Renewable Energy Increasing
2013-07-31 source own
In China’s 12th five-year plan for 2011-15 the renewable energy industry was highlighted as a priority sector for growth and investment. Overall investment in the renewable energy industry in China is expected t be worth over $ 295 billion USD over the 2011-15 with additional investment of $ 375 billion USD being spent on technology for reduction of emissions and energy saving technology.
Medical Technology and the Healthcare Market in the BRICS Region
2013-07-30 source own
The BRICS region, which groups together the countries of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, offers great opportunities for manufacturers and suppliers of medical technology and services with increasing demand in the BRICS nations. A key factor for growth is a growing population with a rising middle class who, with their increasing affluence, demand better quality medical care. New gove
Alfa Laval agitators improve quality assurance at liquid milk processing plant
2013-07-22 source http://www.alfalaval.com
One of China’s largest milk and milk powder producers with annual sales of RMB 1.8 billion in liquid milk faced challenges associated with aging tank equipment at one of its liquid milk plants. After reviewing proposals from tank equipment suppliers, dairy management selected Alfa Laval to install new agitators throughout the dairy to improve quality assurance, safety and hygiene, increase energ
EBRD:Russia country assessment
2013-07-22 source http://www.ebrd.com
The Russian economy is beginning to be affected by the global economic slow-down through falling export demand and weaker investor and consumer confidence. Output grew by 4.3 per cent in both 2010 and 2011, aided by expansionary fiscal policies, high oil prices and associated services sector growth. However, as eurozone developments started to affect the Russian economy from the end of 2011, indus
Growth in Russia's agriculture industry
2013-07-02 source http://www.ibeka.ru/news
In almost all areas of agriculture Russia has been an increase performance and an increase in output, said Agriculture Minister Yelena Skrinnik on Saturday at a meeting with Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin.Responding to a question, what about the harvest, she said that over the past six months, "according to the common indicators in the framework of the state program we are having a positive
The BRICS: Locating the Economic Shift
2013-06-20 source own
Living in the age of advanced technology, while connecting ideas and thoughts within a global network, one seldom realizes the implications that are produced. For instance, consider the economic shift on a global scale. Every nation that has an urge towards its economic development knows the ground rules of the current age, i.e., to be alone is to perish. Connections and networking rule the presen
Sandvik Construction supply drilling equipment and tools for Brazilian hydroelectric plant
2013-06-19 source own
As part of its energy from renewable source strategy, the Brazilian government is planning to build 10 hydroelectric power stations that will possess a combined generating capacity of close to 4,000 Mega Watts .The largest of these, Teles Pires, is located near the town of Paranaita, and when fully operational in 2015 will possess a total generating capacity of 1,820 MW. The hydroelectric project
Samsung Galaxy S4 enjoys record sales in Russia
2013-06-11 source http://rbth.ru/business
Samsung's new flagship Smartphone, Galaxy S4, was released in Russia three days ahead of the U.S. release. In the first several days of sales, over 15,000 Galaxy S4 handsets have been sold. Since its official release on April 26, Samsung's new Smartphone, Galaxy S4, has been enjoying record-breaking sales in Russia. According to Mobile Research Group, in the first three days, over 15,000 handsets
Bosch looking to expand in Russia
2013-05-31 source own
Leading German Industrial Group Bosch is expecting to expand sales in Russia through the growing Russian auto market and large sporting events such as the Winter Olympics in 2014 and the World cup in 2018.Russia is ranked the 6th largest Automotive market in the world with 20% of global auto sales expected to come from Russia by 2015. Bosch is planning to build a € 50 billion euro plan
Switzerland announces Free Trade Deal with China
2013-05-30 source own
Switzerland and China have announced a free trade agreement between the two countries. This is the first such free trade partner deal between China and a European country. The general terms of the deal will mean 84% of Swiss exports to China will be exempt from custom duty and many exports to Switzerland of China made industrial goods such as textiles, auto parts and metal goods will be exempt fro
US Mining equipment manufacturers are increasing market share in Russia
2013-05-21 source own
US Mining Technology manufactures are experiencing healthy growth in exports to Russia, with US Congress voting to agree Permanent Normal Trade Relations (PNTR) with Russia and Russia Joining the World Trade Organization (WTO) this is creating opportunities for mining equipment manufactures to export to Russia. Russia is the world’s largest country it’s also one the richest mining areas
Sandvik Mining Rolls Out First 160D Drill from its Pune, India plant
2013-05-21 source http://www.mining.sandvik.com
Rotary Blast Hole Drill Rig Engineered, Sourced and Manufactured in India for Local Mining Companies Pune, India, May 15, 2013 The 160D is a diesel-powered, self-propelled, crawler-mounted rotary blast hole drill built to adapt to the toughest operating environments in the world. It can be operated by a single person and is equipped for drilling 160mm diameter holes in open cast mines
Protecting Samsung’s mega-investment in China
2013-05-01 source http://www.abb.com
Samsung’s new $3 billion liquid crystal display production facility in Suzhou is the biggest single investment ever made by a South Korean company in China. The state-of-the-art facility is safeguarded from potentially crippling power disruptions by an ABB power protection solution – one of many that ABB has supplied to semiconductor companies in Asia. Situated at Samsung’s huge production c
ABB wins $150 million power order for world’s highest capacity transmission link
2013-05-01 source http://www.abb.com/cawp/seitp202/93462a807ef28db4c1257b4800582cd1.aspx
ABB wins $150 million power order for world’s highest capacity transmission linkConverter transformers and key components for UHVDC link to enable supply of clean hydropower from southwest to the east coast of ChinaZurich, Switzerland, April 10, 2013 – ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has won an order worth around $150 million to supply converter transformers, DC (
Bric Region Agriculture sector booming
2013-04-23 source own
The Agriculture sector in Brazil, Russia, India and China are currently enjoying a rapid period of expansion with the overall growth rate across the Bric countries expected to be 28% over the next ten years. With Agriculture markets such as Western Europe expecting to be flat in the near future then it’s the developing world with its rising populations and growing incomes that provides the oppor
Sulzer Pumps to Supply 12 Firefighting Pump Packages for Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) Vessels in Brazil
2013-04-23 source http://www.sulzer.com
Sulzer Pumps has won an order to supply 12 containerized Diesel-Engine Hydraulic Driven Firewater Pump packages for installation on 4 FPSO vessels that will operate in the central Pre Salt Cluster areas South of Rio de Janeiro state and North of São Paulo State, in BrazilThis order recorded in late 2012 demonstrates Sulzer Pumps as a recognized player in firewater applications and confirms the cu
ABB chairman shares vision of China’s urban future
2013-04-16 source own
Beijing, March 26, 2013 - The chairman of ABB, Hubertus von Grünberg, has told a meeting of Chinese officials and business people how power solutions can contribute to sustainable cities, in the world’s most rapidly urbanizing country.Addressing the China Development Forum in Beijing on March 23, the ABB chairman said one of China’s biggest challenges in the coming years would be to meet its
Brazil increases Potash Consumption
2013-04-16 source own
2012 turned out to be a record year for Potash Consumption in Brazil with 8.1 million tonnes imported; this was the 2nd consecutive year that Brazil was the world's largest importer. The increase in demand for Potash is due to rising agricultural production where it’s estimated that 90% of imported Potash is used for making fertilizer for the agricultural Industry. Brazil's Bric Partner China i
World Bank welcomes establishment of BRICS development bank
2013-03-27 source own
WASHINGTON, March 26 (Xinhua) -- The World Bank on Tuesday welcomed the move taken by the BRICS countries to establish a development bank, vowing to work closely with the new lender to end poverty and build shared prosperity throughout the developing world.Finance ministers from the BRICS members, namely Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, agreed early Tuesday to set up a development ba
Snapshot: The Brics Region
2013-03-26 source own
The Brics 5 countries Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa.• 5 Brics countries represent 25% of the world’s landmass.• Brics region has 42% of the world’s population of over 3 billion people.• Currently the Brics represents 17% of all global trade.• The Brics Combined GDP is 19 Trillion dollars with Chi
Zuma: Brics is not a talk shop
2013-03-26 source http://www.brics5.co.za
Pretoria - The establishment of Brics is not to create a new “talk show”, President Jacob Zuma said on Monday.“Brics is not a talk show. It is a serious grouping. I’ve just identified here that ever since the Brics grouping has been established, intra-trade has grown.“But also bilateral trade has grown. That indicates [it is] not a talk show,” Zuma told reporters at the president
BRICS experts back development bank
2013-03-26 source http://www.brics5.co.za
Experts from the BRICS group of countries have given their backing to the creation of a BRICS development bank, as well as an alternative to Western rating agencies for educational institutions, says the executive director of Russia’s National Committee for BRICS studies, Georgy Toloraya.The fifth Brics (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) summit will take place in Durban next week.Of
Sheet metal working technology opportunities in India
2013-03-20 source own
India’s economy is expected to grow by 6.2% in 2013 and increase to 7% in 2014, India’s growth is well above the global average. With India’s economy growing there is an increased growth in its Middle class, it's estimated that within the next 10 years there will be 550 million people in India categorized as middle class. India has a well-educated English speaking workforce and currently Ind
Brazil: Direct selling consumer goods to Brazil
2013-03-16 source own
Brazil is the type of country that sellers of consumer products love; Brazil is the world’s 6th largest economy bigger than the UK with 3 times the amount of population. In the last 15 years the Brazilian Economy has more than doubled, income has nearly tripled; over 40 million Brazilians have been pulled out of poverty now wealthy Brazilians are flexing their financial muscle and turning
EBRD President Chakrabarti to visits India
2013-03-13 source http://www.ebrd.com
Will discuss investment opportunities with Indian companies, senior government officialsAuthor(s): Anthony WilliamsDate: 01 March 2013Sir Suma Chakrabarti, the President of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), will discuss investment opportunities for Indian corporations in emerging democracies during a visit to India from 4-7 March.Estab
Tightening technology: Bosch Rexroth takes on direct distribution and service in China
2013-03-04 source http://www.boschrexroth.com
The drive and control expert offers more customer proximity and service to the automotive industry in AsiaFrom distribution to service - Bosch Rexroth now handles its tightening technology in China on its own. Beside the service center and the corporate distribution office in Shanghai, tightening systems are also being configured to customer specifications in Xian as of January 2013. With the dire
AR Packaging Group AB, Lund Sweden, and TCPL Packaging Limited, Mumbai India, have signed a strategic partnership agreement.
2013-03-04 source http://www.ar-carton.com/Solutions
AR Packaging Group AB, Lund Sweden, and TCPL Packaging Limited, Mumbai India, have signed a strategic partnership agreement. The objective of the agreement is mainly in cooperation in the manufacturing, sourcing and sales and marketing in India for the solid folding carton market.Harald Schulz, President and CEO of AR Packaging, says: "We are very happy and we are looking forward to work with TCPL
Growth Markets: German Exports to the Bric Region Growing
2013-02-15 source own
With markets in the Euro Region either flat or in decline Companies from Germany are looking further afield for business growth opportunities with the Bric countries a destination of choice for many large as well as small to medium size companies. Large German companies such as Volkswagen and Siemens have led the hunt for business outside of Europe, but now we see a number of small to midsize comp
Company Press Release : Alfa Laval consolidates manufacturing of boilers in Asia
2013-02-15 source http://www.alfalaval.com
Alfa Laval – a world leader in heat transfer, centrifugal separation and fluid handling has decided to consolidate its manufacturing of boilers in Asia into one cost effective unit in Qingdao, China. The manufacturing in Hai Phong, Vietnam, with 170 employees will be closed during the second quarter of 2013.Alfa Laval acquired Aalborg Industries in May 2011 and the acquisition also included two
Economy: Russia's Potential
2013-02-15 source own
Jim O’Neill who first coined the term Bric to group together four of the world’s largest growth markets Brazil, Russia, India and China is optimistic about the Russian economy as he sees brighter days for the world’s largest country over the next 25 years. Even without dramatic growth rates Russia has the potential to have a far higher per capita GDP than it’s other Bric Partners. De
ABB wins $160 million in orders to provide electrical systems for drill ships in Brazil
2013-02-09 source http://www.abb.de "Photo: ABB."
Energy-efficient and reliable power systems for seven new oil and gas ultra deepwater drilling vessels to be built and operated in Brazil.Feb. 7, 2013 ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has won orders worth $160 million from Jurong Shipyard Pte Ltd. for the design, supply, supervision of installation, testing and commissioning of the main electrical systems for seven next gene
Sustainable e-waste management, key for future protection of Brazil’s environment
2013-02-08 source http://www.worldbank.org
'' Brazilians became the 10th biggest tablet buyers in the world in 2012. In the third quarter alone, sales topped almost 770,000, a 127% increase compared with the same period in 2011. Demand for Smartphones is on the rise too: 4.2 million were sold in the country after these three months according to IDC, a global technology consultancy.''* A World Bank report analyzes the environmental, h
Mining: Coal mining production in India to increase by 6% for 2013.
2013-02-07 source http://www.coalindia.in
The World’s Largest Coal Miner Coal India Ltd has just finalized its production targets for this year it will increase the amount of Coal its mines by 6% to 492 million tonnes in 2013. This target has just been finalized after a meeting with India’s Planning Commission.Currently Coal India Ltd which is state owned produces 80% of India’s Coal with this increase in production will go towards
India Modernising its Military
2013-02-07 source own
The Indian Government is one of the biggest spenders on Defence in the World with an annual budget of over $200 billion dollars there are plenty of Military manufactures looking to get a share of the Indian market. With the demand of the ever changing World and India’s growing influence on the World Stage it’s no surprise that modernizing India’s Defense capabilities is a major priority.Last
Groundbreaking Wärtsilä powered FPSO successfully completes full load tests and will commence operations in Brazil’s offshore oil fields in 2013
2013-01-22 source http://www.wartsila.com Photo courtesy of Wärtsilä
The new P-63 Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessel featuring Wärtsilä 50DF dual-fuel engines, the first such ship to utilize gas engines to produce more than 100 MWe of power, has successfully completed all the required full 100% load tests. The tests were carried out at the Cosco shipyard in Dalian, China and the vessel will commence operations in Brazil’s offshore oil fiel
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
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
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
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
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 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
EIB backs South Africa’s first solar tower project
2012-11-07 source http://www.eib.org
The European Investment Bank, Europe’s long-term lending institution, has agreed to provide EUR 50 million for the Khi Solar One Project in South Africa. This is the first large concentrated solar power project in sub-Saharan Africa and one of the first private sector renewable energy projects in the country. The project will help SA meet it's renewable energy targets by increasing renewable ene
Brazil and it's housing market
2012-10-31 source own
Brazil is a country with many riches, it has abundant natural resources and in recent years it has been going through rapid economic and industrial Development but one area it needs to greatly improve is its housing sector. Currently it's estimated that Brazil has a housing deficit of between 6 to 8 million units and as each year about 1.5 million households are created then an increase in the bui
Metals and Minerals Mining in Russia
2012-10-30 source own
With the Oil and Gas Industry being so dominant in Russia it could be easily forgotten that Russia is a major player in the Mining of Metals and Minerals. Russia’s Metals mining industry is 2nd only to the Oil and Gas Industry in terms of production and overall export value. Unlike the Oil and Gas Industry in Russia the Mining of Metals and Metals production is dominated by Private companies wit
New plant in Wujin Bosch Rexroth expanding presence in China
2012-10-30 source http://www.boschrexroth.com Photo provided by bosch rexroth
- Products tailored to local needs- Goal: balanced revenue distribution in the trade- Investment volume of about € 83 million.Bosch Rexroth has taken a new plant into operation in Wujin China, which employs approx.1,200 associates. In order to be able to react to the special regional requirements even faster, the local development activities will be bundled in an internal R&D center starting
India will ramp up Coal production by 8%
2012-10-23 source own
The Coal industry dominates the mining sector in India and this is set to continue with the recent announcement that Coal India (CIL) will increase its production by 8% per annum over the next 5 years. The increase in Coal production in India is part of the 12th 5 year plan where by coal is seen as a solution to meet India’s growing Energy needs.CIL produced just under 436 million tons of Coal i
The Renewable Energy Industry in the Bric Region
2012-10-13 source own
The Bric Region countries of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa are amongst the fastest growing countries in the Renewable Energy Industry they have a combined total market value of $198 billion with an annual growth rate of 5.6% across the BricPartners they will continue to be market leaders for generations. Out of the 5 Bric Countries Brazil is the Renewable Energy market leader with
Latest Market news China's Poultry and Pork industry
2012-10-10 source own
*China’s Poultry Industry has been expanding by an average of 5.5% each year over the last 10 years and is expected to maintain and even increase this growth rate in the near future as the income levels in China’s population increases. *China increased its exports of Chicken meat and Chicken products to just over 190, 000 tons in the 1st half of 2012, the total value of these exports is
Overview of the Brazilian Poultry Industry
2012-10-04 source own
Brazil is the 3rd largest producer of Chicken meat in the world behind the US and its Bric Partner China. Brazil is the World’s leading exporter of Chicken products with a total of 18% of the Global Export trade. Brazil exported just under $ 7 billion worth of chicken meat for 2011 which was an increase of over 11% from 2010. Brazil has been the world’s largest exporter of chicken meat since 2
Poultry and Meat industry in the Bric Region
2012-10-01 source own
With the Economic development of the Bric region and the emergence of a growing middle class this is creating an ever growing market demand for meat and poultry products from the Bric's countries of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. The Bric countries are not only growing consumers of Meat and poultry products but leading Exporters as well. The Brics Region is becoming one of the most
The Automotive market in Russia
2012-09-13 source own
The Automotive market in Russia in August beats Germany to become the largest in Europe. It is reported by "Avtostat." The Russian new car market has grown by 15% from this time last year. According to the agency, the German car market by the end of the last month of summer fell by 4.6 percent to reach 225.45 thousand units sold. In Russia the market rose to 241.5 thousand cars. The Ass
Latest Developments for Three of Scandinavia's Mining Technology Companies in The Bric region: Sandvik, Metso and Outotec
2012-09-03 source own
BricPartner explores the developments over the last twelve months in the Bric's region for three of Europe’s largest Mining Technology companies Sandvik, Metso & Outotec. For most Mining Technology companies the Bric Countries of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa are priority markets as a group of countries the Bric region offers unique opportunities for the future development an
The growth of the Oil and Gas Industry in Bric
2012-08-21 source own
The Bric's Countries of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa all offer excellent opportunities for many industries and none more so than the Oil & Gas industry. With the Bric region growing at a rapid rate to keep fueling their expansion the Oil and Gas industry is an integral part of the future growth of the Bric group. The Bric Partners Brazil, Russia, India, China
ABB wins $55 million wind power order in Brazil as renewable energy demand grows
2012-08-20 source http://www.abb.co.uk/cawp/seitp202/e7e93007ed315d36c1257a4e002eca4f.aspx
Substations and transmission infrastructure to increase wind-generated electricity in energy mix in Brazil.Zurich, Switzerland, Aug. 2, 2012 – ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has won an order worth around $55 million to supply three new substations and transmission infrastructure for the Brazilian utility Eólicas do Sul. The order was booked in the second quarter.Brazil
The world's growth will come from the Bric Region for the Truck Industry
2012-07-17 source own
In the trucking industry the world's growth will come from the Bric's Region states Andreas Renschler, head of Daimler AG's truck unit. The Bric region offers excellent growth opportunities in the Bric's countries of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa for the Trucks Business. Daimler the maker of Mercedes-Benz trucks expects a continuation of double digit sales growth for the coming yea
Brazil aims to the world's 4th biggest Oil producer by 2020
2012-07-17 source own
It's been long admired for its endless beaches, but it's what lies off the Brazilian coast that can soon shake up OPEC. Some of the world's largest Oil deposits have been recently found off the Brazilian coast in deep water under layers of rock and salt in what's called the pre-salt region.If Brazil can tap into its challenging Oil deposits as it looks to double its output to 6 million barrels of
Alfa Laval wins SEK 60 million cleantech order from a distillery in Russia
2012-07-17 source http://www.alfalaval.com
Alfa Laval – a world leader in heat transfer, centrifugal separation and fluid handling – has won an order to supply a complete Dried Distillers Grains with Solubles (DDGS) process line to one of the biggest distilleries in Russia. The order value is approximately SEK 60 million and delivery is scheduled for 2013.Alfa Laval will provide various pieces of equipment such as decanters, evaporator
Bric region Snapshot: The Bric Nations what business needs to know
2012-06-21 source own
*The Brics region is made up of 5 Countries Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa the term Bric was coined by the British Goldman Sachs economist Jim O’Neill to cover the increasingly influential and largest growth markets which was Brazil, Russia, India, China and then in 2011 South Africa joined to add an S to Bric.* In 2009 the four founding members of Bric Brazil, Russia,
Bric’s Nations the leading growth markets for the Mining Industry
2012-05-24 source own
The Bric’s region has a large share of the world’s natural resources and therefore a big proportion of the mining industry is focusing their business on growing in the BricPartner countries of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. If you was to pick one industry that highlighted the strong connection’s between the Bric nations then that industry would be the mining industry as many
Brazil and its 2.7% growth
2012-05-24 source own
For some the 2.7% growth rate in Brazil in 2011 was a disappointment especially when many market watchers have gotten us to Brazil hitting over 7% growth annually. Many countries in the G8 would be satisfied with Brazil's 2.7% growth, but when compared to its Brics Partners Russia, India, China and South Africa than at first glance it seems 2011 was a poor year for the Brazilian economy.When Brazi
Iron Ore Mining In Brazil
2012-05-24 source own
With Mining companies in Brazil facing stricter environmental requirements to obtain Mining License's and with a shortage of skilled mining workers the Brazilian Iron Ore industry is coming under increased pressure from miners from Australia. Brazil retains the quality edge over Australian producers as iron ore mined in Australia has a far higher Phosphorus content of 1.2%, Brazilian Iron ore only
Russia is set to be the world's biggest wheat exporter
2012-05-22 source own
In recent times Russia has suffered from food shortages but with increased investment going into the Russian agricultural industry farms are seeing increased productivity in many agricultural sectors. One crop that's seeing increased yields is Wheat with Russia on course to become the world's biggest net exporter of wheat surpassing the USA. Russia has some of the earths highest quality soil and w
Consumer power for China?
2012-04-26 source http://www.chinadialogue.net
A vigorous campaign to clean up pollution in electronics giant Apple’s supply chain, waged through 2011, ended up as one of the year’s hottest topics of public debate in China. With good reason: a series of reports published by a coalition of domestic green groups exposed serious violations at some of the company’s contractors and seized the attention of the global media. (See chinadialogue
Growth with in the Bric's Partners
2012-04-26 source own
In 2012 the Bric's region will experience impressive growth compared to other developed markets in the world. Even through growth rates for 2012 will be strong its expected that growth in Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa will be lower than it was in 2011. Overall growth in the Brics Partners is still powering ahead as the Bric's region continues to be the engine room for the world's e
Bric Partner Connections
2012-04-16 source own
The Bric's Countries of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa are very different but there are still strong enough Connections to ensure the Bric Partnership to flourish. By being different they become similar enough to support each other. Two of the Bric's Partner are strong democracies Two are different and one is not a democracy, Two of the Bric Partners are the world's biggest exporter
Bric Development Bank
2012-04-16 source own
The Bric's Partner Countries Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa have been discussing proposals to form their own development bank which could run on similar lines to the World Bank but under control of the Bric's Partner Countries to help them fund projects in the other developing nations. The Bric's group are the world's fastest growing economies with a combined GDP of over
Exports of German plastics and rubber machinery reach new high - Buoyant growth in China and East Asia
2012-04-16 source http://www.machines-for-plastics.com
China has further consolidated its leading position as the most important market for German plastics and rubber machinery in 2011.Up by more than 60 per cent the previous year, German exports rose by a further 30.5 per cent to 766.4 million euro. “That is a new record for China and at the same time the industry’s highest volume of exports ever to a single country,” said Ulrich Reifenha
Top World Cities for foreign investments
2012-04-12 source own
The number 1 city in the world for foreign investment is still London according to consulting firm KPMG and Greater Paris Investment Agency. The next two cities after London are Shanghai and Hong Kong.Sao Paulo in Brazil has seen the biggest rise by increasing its foreign investment by 160% in the last 2 years which now see's it in 4th place ahead of New York.As foreign investment in other Europe
BRICs, Emerging Market Consumer Insights
2012-04-11 source http://www.globalsherpa.org
The BRIC economies of China, India, Brazil and Russia are promising engines of global economic growth and development. Recent data on BRIC countries’ consumer spending habits reveal interesting insights about consumer behavior and priorities in each emerging market.Credit Suisse Research’s Emerging Consumer Survey 2011, published in January 2011, analyzes consumer attitudes and behavior
Bric countries Military spending
2012-04-11 source own
The Bric countries Brazil, Russia, India and China are increasing Military spending and major European countries see a decline in their military spending. The 4 key countries of the Bric region are in the top 10 of the amount spent on the defense in 2011.China is the 2nd largest spender in the world on its Military , Russia 6th, India 9th and Brazil is 10th on the list of money spent on the arms i
Alstom supplies three wind farms to Brazil
2012-03-22 source own
Alstom will build and service three wind farms in Brazil for Brasventos SA under a €200 million contract.By Renewable Energy Focus staffThe wind farms will be located in Rio Grande do Norte State (northeast region) and will have a forecasted production of 580 GWh annually from Alstom’s ECO 86 wind turbines.The wind turbine are to be manufactured in Alstom's manufacturing plant in Bahia, Brazil
Promoting the development of the railway system in China
2012-03-22 source own
With the rapid development of urbanization in China, the total population of major cities continues to grow and with it the volume of public & private transportation, making the traffic congestion problems ever more severe. As a result the first priority many of these cities face is the development of suitable urban rail transit systems. According to recent transportation plans, 10 different m
Russia stock market 24% rise since December 2011
2012-03-02 source own
Economic indicators are looking good before the Russian presidential elections in 2 days time and the expect result of the return of Vladimir Putin as the President.The Russian stock market has increased by 24% since December 2011 and throughout 2011 the Russian stock market was the 2nd best performing in the world. In 2012 the Russian market is the best performing for 2012 and the ruble is very c
Brazil to be the World's 5th Largest Economy by 2015
2012-03-02 source own
Brazil Finance Minister Guido Mantega has stated that Brazil is set to overtake France as the world’s 5th largest economy before 2015. This is not just a bullish statement by Brazil’s Finance Minister as its backup by the international monetary fund (IMF) who has made this prediction.Brazil, only recently overtook the UK as the world’s 6th largest economy when the Centre for Economic Busines
Brazil and its Transformation into a dynamic economy
2012-02-24 source own
With a lot of the western world still struggling to find growth its not surprising that many companies are turning their attention to expanding their business in the Bric countries of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. Not so long ago Brazil was groaning under the weight of a un-affordable depth, lurching from one crisis to another and its only way out were financial support from the I
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