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Alibaba Turns eWTP into Reality with Creation of First Overseas E-hub

Alibaba Turns eWTP into Reality with Creation of First Overseas E-hub in Malaysia

The e-hub as part of Malaysia’s Digital Free Trade Zone will be established via public-private partnership. Kuala Lumpur, March 22 2017 – Alibaba Group announced today the establishment of an e-hub under the Electronic World Trade Platform (eWTP) initiative together with the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), the country’s digital economy development agency, and other parties. This marks a key milestone

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Hyperloop One Shares Transformative Vision for the Future of Manufacturing

Hyperloop One Shares Transformative Vision for the Future of Manufacturing

– “Hyperloop One changes everything,” says Senior Vice President of Global Operations, Nick Earle, at GMIS. – Building Hyperloop will shape and enable the future of manufacturing, supply chain and warehousing. – Announces the launch of Hyperloop One Partner Program to create mutually beneficial relationships between the company and its global partners. – New images of the world’s first and only full-scale

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ASEAN Auto Tariff Expands Free Zone in 2018

Thailand-based OEMs are set to benefit from the expansion of an existing auto tariff-free zone to ASEAN members Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam in 2018. Thailand is a regional production and export hub for the world’s top automakers, including Japan’s Toyota, Honda, Mitsubishi, Isuzu and Nissan, as well as U.S.-based General Motors, primarily Chevrolet, and Ford. According to global market-research firm IHS, Thai

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UPS Reports Strong 2Q Results

UPS today announced second-quarter 2016 diluted earnings per share of $1.43, a 6% increase over the same period last year.  International operating profit increased 11% to $613 million, representing the sixth consecutive quarter of double-digit growth. Total revenue was $14.6 billion, up 3.8% over the same quarter last year.  Revenue growth was reduced by changes in fuel surcharges and currency

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