Feb. 25, 2008 08:52

More on Liechtenstein

Posted by NancyOta under [International Politics ]
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In a follow-up to a recent post, this article discusses the intensification of international attention on the tax policies of Liechtenstein. See http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/fr/-/2/hi/business/7261830.stm

For a different perspective on the issue and on the state of Liechtenstein itself, see http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/02/24/europe/taxweb.php


 

Feb. 25, 2008 08:49

EU-China trade talks

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This article discusses upcoming economic talks between the EU and China. What are the possible ramifications of the recent WTO decision against China in the auto parts pricing suit brought by the US and the EU on the timing and content of these talks? See http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/02/25/business/trade.php
 

Feb. 25, 2008 08:45

South African power outages and gold mining

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This article briefly discusses the impact of power shortages in South Africa on a prominent South African gold mining operation, which is among the largest gold mines in the world. It is interesting to consider that, even for commodities which are experiencing record prices on the international market, there are many other factors which can still derail production. See http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/fr/-/2/hi/business/7262483.stm
 

Feb. 25, 2008 08:42

Promoting Rwandan economy

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Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, most recently associated with the Quartet, an international group seeking to resolve tensions in the Middle East, has agreed to assist Rwanda in promoting its economy. See http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/fr/-/2/hi/uk_news/7262082.stm