Chinese Factory Explosion Prompts Officials to Take Second Look at More Than 200 Other Plants
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Chinese Factory Explosion Prompts Officials to Take Second Look at More Than 200 Other Plants

According to The Wall Street Journal, “A Chinese auto-parts factory where at least [75] workers were killed in a weekend explosion was known for high levels of dust and excess overtime, according to current and former workers, who described intense pressure to supply parts for a fast-growing industry.”

Coca-Cola Invests $5 Billion in African Manufacturing and More
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Coca-Cola Invests $5 Billion in African Manufacturing and More

According to the Wall Street Journal, “Coca-Cola Co. said it plans to spend more than $5 billion in Africa over the next six years, lifting the U.S. beverage giant’s proposed investments in Africa to $17 billion for 2010 to 2020. The Atlanta-based company also signed a preliminary agreement to launch an initiative — called Source…

New US and EU Bans on Russia Will Impact Several Major Industries
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New US and EU Bans on Russia Will Impact Several Major Industries

According to Reuters, “Leaders of the United States and major European powers agreed in a teleconference on Monday [July 28] to impose sanctions on Russia’s banking, technology, and arms sectors. The U.S. Treasury imposed sanctions on more Russian banks, targeting VTB, the Bank of Moscow, and the Russian Agriculture Bank, as well as the United…

Amazon Works With Manufacturers and Consumers to Offer Customizable 3D Products

Amazon Works With Manufacturers and Consumers to Offer Customizable 3D Products

According to the Wall Street Journal, “Amazon announced Monday [July 28] the launch of the 3D Printed Products store (www.amazon.com/3dp), a marketplace that gives customers access to more than 200 unique print on-demand products, many that can be customized by material, size, styles and color variations, and personalized with text and image imprints. The new…

Planes, Trains and Energy Deals: China’s Visit to Brazil
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Planes, Trains and Energy Deals: China’s Visit to Brazil

China, Brazil and Peru could soon work together to build a railway transportation system. Talks of the system, which will run from the Peruvian Pacific coast to the Brazilian Atlantic coast, concluded on July 23 after a visit that involved the signing of multiple trade-related deals.

Fruit Grower and Packager Voluntarily Recalls Allegedly Contaminated Fruit
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Fruit Grower and Packager Voluntarily Recalls Allegedly Contaminated Fruit

According to the Washington Times, “Fruit sold at Costco, Trader Joe’s, Wal-Mart and Kroger groceries has been subjected to a voluntary recall by the Wawona Packing Co., after authorities found evidence that the produce may have been contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.”

Honda’s Mobilio may Diversify India’s Consumer Auto Market
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Honda’s Mobilio may Diversify India’s Consumer Auto Market

According to Reuters India, “Honda Motor Co is looking to boost its market share in India with the launch of a seven-seater, multi-purpose vehicle which has been a runaway success for the Japanese carmaker in Indonesia. Since the launch in January of the Mobilio in Indonesia, Honda’s sales and market share in the southeast Asian…