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New phase of globalization could undermine efforts to reduce CO2 emissions

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Some production activities are relocating from China and India to other developing countries, such as Indonesia, Vietnam and Thailand, particularly for raw materials and intermediate goods production in energy-intensive sectors.

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Wärtsilä enters into licence agreement with CSSC Guangzhou Marine Diesel Engine Co. Ltd for manufacture of Wärtsilä 2-stroke engines in China

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Established in 2008, the company has advanced production, testing and workshop facilities making it a strong partner for Wärtsilä in targeting the Chinese shipbuilding market. These are located mainly in Asia (Japan, Korea, China, Vietnam), but also in Europe (Croatia, Poland and Russia) and South America (Brazil).

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GM Daewoo Considering Hybrid for 2011

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It has five manufacturing facilities in Korea as well as an assembly facility in Vietnam. In 2008, GM Daewoo sold in Korea and exported more than 1.9 GM Daewoo Auto & Technology. was established on October 17, 2002. million units, including CKD (completely knocked down) products.

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Ricardo study predicts that BRIC automotive markets will be eclipsed by the “Rising-15”

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Ricardo’s Rising-15 automotive markets include: Argentina; Egypt; Indonesia; Iran; Malaysia; Mexico; Morocco; Nigeria; Peru; the Philippines; South Africa; Thailand; Turkey; Ukraine; and Vietnam. Nissan introducing new Datsun in Indonesia. —Andreas Schlosser, Ricardo Strategic Consulting managing director for Central Europe.

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The Grand Tour's "Sand Job," Nothing to See Here, I'm Afraid

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In reality the race ran its initial course until 2007, then was canceled in 2008 due to intense security concerns in Mauritania. The trio pull out a tired trope from previous Africa and Vietnam experiences: build a car raft as a boat/ferry! Renamed Dakar, from 2009 to 2019 the race ran in South America.

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Ford issues 2015 trends report; the emergent role of Generation Z

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Between 2008 and 2013, obesity in the population ages 15+ rose 92% in Vietnam; 57% in China; and 37% in India. Elusive Health: A decentralized effort to inform consumers about healthier lifestyle habits has led to confusion and a global population getting heavier and sicker.

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GM Daewoo considering hybrid in 2011

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The company has five manufacturing facilities in Korea as well as an assembly facility in Vietnam. The company also sold in Korea and exported more than 1.9million units in 2008. It provides market and brand specific vehicle kits assembly facilities in Colombia, China, Thailand, India and Venezuela.

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