Mar. 17, 2008 09:15

IMF "contagion" warning

Posted by NancyOta under [Finance ]
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The IMF is warning of possible market and economic "contagion" as a result of the recent market instability in the US. See http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/86e11670-f41b-11dc-aaad-0000779fd2ac,noOfParas=2,emailFormat=plainText,storyType=ultralight,print=no,dwp_uuid=abb716b0-2f7a-11da-8b51-00000e2511c8,_i_email=y.html
 

Mar. 17, 2008 09:14

Philippine rice import taxes

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This article discusses the change in rice import policies used by the Philippines, which is one of the largest rice importers in the world. See http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/de4e12f4-f3f9-11dc-aaad-0000779fd2ac,noOfParas=2,emailFormat=plainText,storyType=ultralight,dwp_uuid=7f5f6b12-2f66-11da-8b51-00000e2511c8,print=no,_i_email=y.html
 

Mar. 17, 2008 09:12

Suit against Chiquita

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This article discusses a case filed against Chiquita by the families of five missionaries who were kidnapped and supposedly killed by FARC rebels in Colombia. The basis for suit against Chiquita is the allegation at the company gave money to FARC rebels. How does this fit with the decision in Shell? See http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/03/17/america/rebels.php