Asia Gold Festivities trigger buying spree in India, but volumes lag
Gold demand in India jumped this week amid festival purchases, although volumes were lower than usual due to record-high prices, reports Reuters."Retail buying jumped as consumers want to make purchases during the auspicious period. But many were making token-buys because of higher prices," said a Hyderabad-based jeweller.In India, prices jumped...
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In the opening ceremony of PPA 2006 and PPR 2008 day-long training on Saturday at Bangladesh Council of Scientific & Industrial
In the opening ceremony of PPA 2006 and PPR 2008 day-long training on Saturday at Bangladesh Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (BCSIR), Chairman Dr. Samina Ahmed emphasized the importance of transparency and accountability in government procurement. Supervised by Council Member (Finance) and Joint Secretary Roknuzzaman, various sessions were conducted...
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Vancouver port employer could shut out foremen, bulk grain will not be hit
WINNIPEG, Manitoba, Nov 2 (Reuters): Port of Vancouver foremen will be locked out on Monday unless they scrap a proposed strike, employers at Canada's biggest port said on Friday, but bulk grain handling would not be affected.Canada's west coast ports are major outlets for resource exports, including potash, coal, forestry...
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Saudi Arabia may cut December oil prices for Asia
SINGAPORE, Nov 2 (Reuters): Top oil exporter Saudi Arabia may cut prices for most of the crude grades it sells to Asia in December, tracking weakness in Middle East benchmark Dubai, trade sources said.Price cuts for Saudi oil would signal weak demand and provide more evidence for the Organization of...
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