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Sorry spectacle

2012-02-17 08:49

Eyewear makers are feeling effects of falling orders amid global economic gloom.

Clear vision to build own brands

2012-02-17 07:48

Optical glasses producer aims to make mark in US, Europe with high-end products.

Ringing success

2012-02-17 11:14

Italian entrepreneur banks on Chinese technology to build mobile phone empire.

Ireland relying on agri-food exports

2012-02-17 11:14

Chinese market could provide surge in dairy, pork products.

Sparkling glory

2012-02-17 11:14

Irish crystal maker charts ambitious growth with Chinese partnership.

A town's big dreams

2012-02-17 11:14

Trading hub in central Ireland aims to provide platform for Chinese companies to market products in Europe.

There's a trade chill, and it's here to stay

2012-02-17 11:14

Debt crisis in Europe continues to put pressure on bilateral trade.

Facts belie the numbers

2012-02-17 11:14

Seasonal factors to blame for lower trade data in January.

IN BRIEF

2012-02-17 07:48

Quotable

2012-02-17 07:48

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New wave of luxury

2012-02-10 09:37

More Chinese shipyards are turning to making yachts with foreign help.

Warning on sailing into waters of the privileged

2012-02-10 11:05

Chinese yacht makers should be cautious in what they buy.

Luxury yacht maker is riding crest of the wave

2012-02-10 09:37

German looks to build on success for sunseeker after overcoming challenges a decade ago.

Hide & Seek

2012-02-10 09:37

European leather designers give wings to Haining's global dreams.

Naturally yours

2012-02-10 11:05

Thinking out of the box helps Chinese brand stay ahead of other players.

Complete outfit

2012-02-10 09:35

Danish company gives Chinese fur manufacturers the tools to move beyond the domestic market.

White elephants led in from cold

2012-02-10 11:05

Stadiums built at huge expense need not sit idly by.

Investor on a voyage

2012-02-10 09:35

Principles of sailing can also be applied in investment process, captain says.

Imitation as critical as innovation

2012-02-10 09:35

Management professor and China specialist Oded Shenkar bids to change the public mindset.

Boss who sings praises of logistics

2012-02-10 11:05

But life at DHL does not deliver a diet of fun and games all the time.

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