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The manufacturing sector brings economic joy to Singapore

Singapore’s economy grew by 1.5 percent in the three months to the end of December, above initial estimates of around 1.1 percent.

Bridgestone wheel out excellent 2012 figures

Bridgestone, the world’s biggest tyre-maker has reported a 67 percent jump in net profit for 2012 to $1.8 billion.

SABMillerÔÇÖs thirst for Chinese growth increases

Brewing giant SABMiller has agreed to buy China’s Kingway Brewery Holdings in a deal worth $864 million.

SamsungÔÇÖs tablet market share continues to rise

According to research firm IDC, the last three months of 2012 saw Samsung doubled its share of the hugely profitable tablet PC market.

PhilipsÔÇÖ to relinquish its home entertainment business

Dutch electronics company Philips has revealed that it is to sell off its home entertainment business to Japanese business Funai Electric.

Unilever hits a major financial milestone

2012 a good year for Huawei

Chinese exports and imports continue to rise

In news that has brought added optimism that the world’s second-largest economy, China has reported better-than-expected trade data.

LG Group to increase investment levels

In a fresh attempt to boost its market share during a time of increased competition from the likes of Samsung, LG Group has unveiled plans to increase investment.

Starbucks to begin serving customers in Vietnam

Canpotex in new agreement with Sinofert

Potash marketing company Canpotex Limited has reached agreement with Sinofert subsidiary Sinochem Fertilizer Macao to supply 1,000,000 tonnes of potash in the first half of 2013

Demand for coal to increase over the next decade says the IEA

New Japanese political leaders greeted with economic optimism

Shares have risen in the aftermath of Japan’s general elections, which have confirmed the victory of the opposition Liberal Democratic Party.