Monthly Archives: February 2014

U.S. approves anti-dumping probe of photovoltaic products from China

Posted on February 21, 2014 by thomasdinnocenzi

The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) Friday approved anti-dumping and countervailing investigations on crystalline silicon photovoltaic products from China, paving the way for the Department of Commerce to set preliminary duties in the months ahead. The trade panel voted in … Continue reading →

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Malaysia to enhance trade ties with Australia

Posted on February 20, 2014 by thomasdinnocenzi

Malaysia will enhance various opportunities in business and investment with Australia after the enforcement of the Malaysia-Australia Free Trade Agreement on January 1 last year. Malaysian Foreign Minister Anifah Aman said he welcomed more Australian trade missions to explore and … Continue reading →

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Vietnam sets development of renewable energy top priority

Posted on February 19, 2014 by thomasdinnocenzi

Vietnam considers the development of renewable energy a top priority in its national climate change strategy as the country’s energy demands increase, according to experts from the National Energy Institute of Vietnam. The country’s aggregate energy demand is predicted to … Continue reading →

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Indian government presents budget, cuts taxes on cars, mobiles to boost economic growth

Posted on February 18, 2014 by thomasdinnocenzi

The Indian government Monday presented an interim budget — its last before the country goes to polls in May — in which indirect taxes on cars, two-wheelers and mobile phones have been slashed in a bid to boost economic growth. … Continue reading →

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