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 The CEO and Chairman of Japan Development Institute (JDI), Dr. Shoichi Kobayashi met with the Minister for International Trade and Investment,Richard Maru yesterday in Tokyo to express JDI’s keen interest to come to Papua New Guinea (PNG) and help develop a new Special Economic Zone Master Plan for the country and work with partners like the Asian Development Bank (ADB), JICA and the World Bank to build SEZs right across the country. JDI is an independent private think tank firm based in Tokyo. JDI has been engaged by many Governments in Asia and Africa over the last 40 years to develop SEZs including China, the Philippines, Bangladesh, Tanzania and many others, and have learnt from the successes and failures of SEZ developments and are ready to assist PNG. China is the most successful country in the world, where they now have 2500 SEZs in operation, creating millions of jobs and contributing towards the transformation of China into becoming the leading economy in the world today. The...

In a bid to achieve a 100pc sustainable materials production of their tyres by 2050, Continental Tyres are looking into agricultural waste to source alternative filling materials, and weeds for substitution of natural rubber, writes Brian Byrne. Up to 100 different materials go into the construction of a modern tyre, with natural rubber being anything between 10pc and 40pc of the weight of the tyre. Agricultural waste materials like the ash of rice husks, and recycled plastic bottles, are among the materials being tested by the company, the latter can be turned into polyester yarn for tyre casings. Specially cultivated dandelions are being tested as alternatives to natural rubber. Along with these ideas, tyre makers are increasing the amount of recycle  activity to separate rubber, steel, and textile from old tyres, as well as the very important carbon black using a process called pyrolysis.

Blackwater Motors Group have been appointed retailers for ORA GWM and the new electric car, the ORA Funky Cat for the Cork and Munster region, writes Trish Whelan.  The ORA Funky Cat has landed at Blackwater Motors Wilton, with models available for immediate delivery.  The highly specced model is available in two grades, the 300 PRO with a 310km range and the 400 PRO+ with a range of 420km. Prices, from €31,99, include features such as facial recognition, voice recognition, 360deg cameras and adaptive cruise control as standard.  Head of Business at Blackwater Motors Group Michael O’Brien said the first model released, the ORA Funky Cat, has a lot to offer in terms of its range, price and specification. He extends an invite for people to take a closer look at test drive at their location in Wilton.  Pat Ryan, Managing Director for GWM ORA in Ireland said this appointment ensures excellent representation in the south of Ireland.  Pictured are Pat Ryan, MD GWM ORA Ireland; Kevin Hilliard...

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