Boeing bags $8.96bn US fighter jet contract
Boeing Co has won an $8.96billion US defence contract to build 222 new F/A-18E/F jet fighters for the Navy over the next five years, the Pentagon said on Thursday.

Swarovski plans expansion, to unveil host of new brands
Swarovski, the leading international manufacturer of full-cut crystals, is on an expansion spree in India. It is not only expanding its existing brands, but is also introducing product groups that were not available in the country earlier.

Siemens eyes 15% share in washing machine market
Siemens Home Appliances, which announced the launch of its mid-segment front loading tumble-wash washing machine in the western and southern regions recently, is targeting a 15% market share for the same in 2000.


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