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Ministry outlines five-year programme for shipyards, steel and inland rail
The Council of Ministers has published the outline of an industrial programme intended to modernise the Republic's heavy industry and reduce dependence on imported machine tools.
Exchange records broad gains as credit rules are eased for industrial borrowers
Trading on the Perla Exchange opened firmer after the State Bank confirmed revised reserve requirements for commercial lenders.
Talks expected to cover naval cooperation and technical assistance
A delegation of the Atlantic Treaty Organisation arrived in Perla for three days of consultations with the Foreign Ministry.
Union federation seeks revised overtime schedule at the Perla basin
The dockworkers' federation confirmed it will enter negotiations with the principal shipping employers of the capital next week.
Board approves second basin as merchant orders accumulate
The Republic's largest shipbuilder has approved works to extend its drydock capacity at the eastern basin.
Committee stage reopens question of emergency powers
Deputies returned to the disputed security statute as the constitutional committee published its report.
Tariff question remains unresolved after fourth round of talks
Negotiators concluded a fourth round of tariff discussions without agreement, according to statements issued in three capitals.
Fleet to assemble off the capital for annual inspection
The Ministry of Defence announced the date of the annual naval review, to be held in the roads outside Perla.