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Taking A Break

31-07-2011

 Although the need for an internet database of the sourcing of consumer goods seems to be clearer than ever in the current economic climate, we have been unable to secure reliable funding to continue with the site in its current form. We are therefore putting the site on hold until the financial backing becomes clearer. 

Thank-you to all our contributors and sponsors for their support.

 

Category: Site News




Huawei Technologies

26-07-2011

There's a fascinating report on the BBC site about Huawei Technologies, whose dominance of various telecoms markets is astonishing - they connect a third of mobile phones globally, for example. You can read it here.

Category: China

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Rare Earths Again

24-03-2011

Regular visiors to this site will know that rare earths are a vital part of modern manufacturing. There was an article illustrating why on the Time website recently that makes things even clearer. You can read it here. If you care about the future of...

Category: Resources

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Made In Germany

01-03-2011

Just as 'Made In China' has caused people globally to re-think some of the assumptions of globalised world trade, 'Made In Germany'  is having similar effects in Europe and beyond. The weak Euro has helped Germany to export its way out of recession...

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