India’s Officials Ask PepsiCo to Invest in School Lunch Program
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India’s Officials Ask PepsiCo to Invest in School Lunch Program

India’s officials have approached PepsiCo in an attempt to lower rates of malnutrition among its impoverished citizens, as well as the affluent – many of whom are prime candidates for diabetes. The Indian government believes the soft drink manufacture’s venture into the country’s food and beverage market has not helped.

Chinese Factory Explosion Prompts Officials to Take Second Look at More Than 200 Other Plants
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Chinese Factory Explosion Prompts Officials to Take Second Look at More Than 200 Other Plants

According to The Wall Street Journal, “A Chinese auto-parts factory where at least [75] workers were killed in a weekend explosion was known for high levels of dust and excess overtime, according to current and former workers, who described intense pressure to supply parts for a fast-growing industry.”

Planes, Trains and Energy Deals: China’s Visit to Brazil
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Planes, Trains and Energy Deals: China’s Visit to Brazil

China, Brazil and Peru could soon work together to build a railway transportation system. Talks of the system, which will run from the Peruvian Pacific coast to the Brazilian Atlantic coast, concluded on July 23 after a visit that involved the signing of multiple trade-related deals.

Mitsubishi Corporation Slated to Build Oil Import Terminal in South Australia
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Mitsubishi Corporation Slated to Build Oil Import Terminal in South Australia

According to Reuters, “Japanese trading house Mitsubishi Corp said it is entering Australia’s diesel market by building a $103 million gas oil import terminal to tap growing demand and as a closure of several refineries has squeezed domestic supply of the fuel.”

Honda’s Mobilio may Diversify India’s Consumer Auto Market
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Honda’s Mobilio may Diversify India’s Consumer Auto Market

According to Reuters India, “Honda Motor Co is looking to boost its market share in India with the launch of a seven-seater, multi-purpose vehicle which has been a runaway success for the Japanese carmaker in Indonesia. Since the launch in January of the Mobilio in Indonesia, Honda’s sales and market share in the southeast Asian…