Keyword: China

Markets & Companies

China’s rising salaries improve Europe’s competitiveness

08.05.2014 - Variety of Factors Influence Salaries - In the last 10 years, salaries in China have been rising at an average annual rate of about 14%. Though this rate has recently been somewhat...

Markets & Companies

Evolution of a Dynamic Healthcare Market

08.05.2014 - Changing Roles - China's far-reaching presence in the manufacture and supply of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) around the world has long been known. However, with the...

Chemistry & Life Sciences

Chemical Distributors: Fit For The Future?

06.05.2014 - Beyond This Year's Growth - Major chemical markets are heading for further improvement this year, according to the latest global business update from the German chemical industry...

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The Million-Dollar Question

31.03.2014 - Recovering from the Economic Crisis - The European plastics industry will have to overcome some major challenges in the near future and work hard to maintain its leadership...

Plant Construction & Process Technology

Duloxetine: Refining its Chemical Synthesis with Biocatalysis

09.03.2014 - Competing With Generics - With product innovation falling and drugs going off patent, the generic pharmaceutical market is becoming more predominant. It is expected that generics...

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Countering Commoditization

04.03.2014 - From Unique To Common - In the business world, commoditization is defined as the process by which goods that are initially distinguishable in terms of attributes (uniqueness or...

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ICIG is Looking to Expand its Two Major Platforms

04.03.2014 - Investing in Chemicals - International Chemical Investors Group - better known by the initials ICIG - has become a household name in the chemical industry recently. The privately...

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Chinese Crossroads

11.02.2014 - A State Of Transition - The Chinese economy has reached a crossroads. As economic conditions continue to evolve, the 30-year success story is gradually reaching its limits in some...