Apr. 3, 2008 19:56
State-Sponsored Investment Capital
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Although we are a couple weeks away from discussing the topic of "international banking" this brief piece in the New York Times points out the incredible potential of capital outside the
See, http://dealbook.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/04/02/follow-the-money/
Apr. 3, 2008 10:57
This article discusses the Philippine government's plan to the revitalize mining industry and potential problems with the plan. See http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/04/03/business/mine.php
Apr. 3, 2008 10:56
Proposed Indonesian growth plan
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This article discusses a proposed growth plan for Indonesia. See http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/04/03/business/rupiah.php
Apr. 3, 2008 10:54
Burma-India transportation agreement
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This article discusses a newly signed transportation agreement between Burma/Myanmar and India. See http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/fr/-/2/hi/south_asia/7327755.stm
Apr. 3, 2008 10:52
Impact of Iceland on investors
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This article discusses the growing concerns of investors over the wisdom of investing in Iceland and in nations which have similar economic issues. See http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/04/03/business/rtrinvest04.php
Apr. 3, 2008 10:50
Treasury Secretary's visit to China
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This article discusses the recent visit of the US Treasury Secretary to China. See http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/04/03/business/paulson.php
Apr. 3, 2008 10:48
Possible settlement in Visa/EU dispute
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In a continuation of a previous post, it appears that Visa and the EU have reached a settlement that would end the EU's investigation of Visa's business practices in the EU. See http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/04/02/business/visa.php
Apr. 3, 2008 10:46
It appears that Air France-KLM's attempts to buy Alitalia have ended without a working deal. See http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/fr/-/2/hi/business/7326320.stm
Apr. 3, 2008 10:45
Cuba has announced that it will begin leasing unused land in its control to those who wish to use it for agricultural purposes. See http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/fr/-/2/hi/americas/7327134.stm
Apr. 3, 2008 10:42
It appears that the Argentine farmers are again halting their strikes. See http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/fr/-/2/hi/americas/7327476.stm
Apr. 3, 2008 10:41
A new report indicates that African economic growth will increase this year, although there are serious doubts as to whether this will translate to better economic conditions in most African nations. See http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/fr/-/2/hi/business/7326078.stm
Apr. 3, 2008 10:39
Changes in Egyptian spending
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This article discusses the recent increases in spending by Egyptians and the reaction of worldwide corporations to the trend. See http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/04/02/business/spend.php
Apr. 3, 2008 10:34
The IMF has issued a report predicting that the US and global economies will suffer downturns in 2008. See http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/04/02/business/imf.php
Apr. 3, 2008 10:30
World Bank position on food costs
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This article discusses the World Bank's statements on the need to combat the problems posed by rising food costs around the world. See http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/fr/-/1/hi/world/7327647.stm
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