Apr. 11, 2008 12:11
World views on globalization
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This article discusses worldwide - and particularly Nordic - sentiments regarding globalization. See http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/1723a36c-0734-11dd-b41e-0000779fd2ac,noOfParas=2,emailFormat=plainText,storyType=ultralight,dwp_uuid=7c485a38-2f7a-11da-8b51-00000e2511c8,print=no,_i_email=y.html
Apr. 11, 2008 12:10
Fate of Colombian Free Trade Agreement
Posted by NancyOta under [International Politics ][ (0) Comment ] | [ (0) Trackbacks ]
The Colombian Free Trade Agreement was stopped in the US House of Representatives. See http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/34f9732a-074e-11dd-b41e-0000779fd2ac,noOfParas=2,emailFormat=plainText,storyType=ultralight,dwp_uuid=c59753ec-d316-11db-829f-000b5df10621,print=no,_i_email=y.html
Apr. 11, 2008 12:08
This article discusses a recent European High Court of Justice ruling regarding the intellectual property protections affordable to the Adidas stripes. See http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/04/11/business/adidas.php
Apr. 11, 2008 12:07
Food pricing and supply estimates
Posted by NancyOta under [General ][ (0) Comment ] | [ (0) Trackbacks ]
The Food and Agriculture Organization, a UN group, estimates that food pricing and supply issues are likely to continue. See http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/04/11/europe/EU-GEN-UN-Food-Prices.php
Apr. 11, 2008 12:05
Increased Indian inflation rates
Posted by NancyOta under [Finance ][ (0) Comment ] | [ (0) Trackbacks ]
India's inflation rate has risen dramatically according to the latest available figures. See http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/fr/-/2/hi/business/7342363.stm
Apr. 11, 2008 12:04
This article discusses the topics which will be addressed at the upcoming G7 meeting. See http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/fr/-/2/hi/business/7342419.stm
Apr. 11, 2008 12:03
Increases in European cocaine trade
Posted by NancyOta under [International Politics ][ (0) Comment ] | [ (0) Trackbacks ]
This article discusses the link between the increased value of the Euro and the increase in the cocaine-based drug trade in Europe. See http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/fr/-/2/hi/business/7342946.stm
Apr. 11, 2008 12:01
World Bank projections on water supply
Posted by NancyOta under [General ][ (0) Comment ] | [ (0) Trackbacks ]
The World Bank has issued a report stating that water supplies in the Middle East and North Africa will be a serious issue unless governments in these areas invest in infrastructural changes. See http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/fr/-/2/hi/middle_east/7341977.stm
Apr. 11, 2008 11:59
Illegal file-sharing and the EU
Posted by NancyOta under [International Politics ][ (0) Comment ] | [ (0) Trackbacks ]
Members of the European Parliament have declined to punish illegal online file-sharers by removing their ability to access the internet. See http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/fr/-/2/hi/technology/7342135.stm
Apr. 11, 2008 11:57
US consumer sentiment rates
Posted by NancyOta under [Finance ][ (0) Comment ] | [ (0) Trackbacks ]
US consumer sentiment rates have dropped to a 26 year low. See http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/fr/-/2/hi/business/7343001.stm
Apr. 11, 2008 11:56
This article discusses a new forecast for world rice supply. See http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/fr/-/2/hi/business/7341978.stm
Apr. 11, 2008 11:55
South Korean economic policy
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This article discusses potential reforms to the South Korean economy. See http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/8dd01446-05ea-11dd-a9e0-0000779fd2ac,noOfParas=2,emailFormat=plainText,storyType=ultralight,dwp_uuid=7f5f6b12-2f66-11da-8b51-00000e2511c8,print=no,_i_email=y.html
Apr. 11, 2008 11:53
German sovereign wealth fund policy
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This article discusses a new agreement by the German government regarding sovereign wealth funds. See http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/a3f3c27e-065b-11dd-802c-0000779fd2ac,noOfParas=2,emailFormat=plainText,storyType=ultralight,dwp_uuid=7c485a38-2f7a-11da-8b51-00000e2511c8,print=no,_i_email=y.html
Apr. 11, 2008 11:51
Iceland has raised its interest rates again, making it the highest interest rate in Europe. See http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/abba0f5e-06dd-11dd-b41e-0000779fd2ac,noOfParas=2,emailFormat=plainText,storyType=ultralight,dwp_uuid=a36d4c40-fb42-11dc-8c3e-000077b07658,print=no,_i_email=y.html
Apr. 11, 2008 11:49
This article discusses Singapore's recent economic policies to ward off inflation. See http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/c0fd58c0-06a2-11dd-802c-0000779fd2ac,noOfParas=2,emailFormat=plainText,storyType=ultralight,dwp_uuid=08373e22-506b-11da-bbd7-0000779e2340,print=no,_i_email=y.html
Apr. 11, 2008 11:47
Australian oversight of potential Chinese investment
Posted by NancyOta under [International Politics ][ (0) Comment ] | [ (0) Trackbacks ]
This article discusses the Australian government's oversight of potential Chinese interest in purchasing shares of a major Australian mining company in order to preserve the best interests of the nation. See http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/04/10/business/bhp.php
Apr. 11, 2008 11:39
The Chinese Yuan hit a record high against the US dollar yesterday. This article discusses the impacts of this trend on Chinese inflation exports. See http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/04/10/business/yuan.php
Apr. 11, 2008 11:37
Arms sale between Slovakia and Sri Lanka
Posted by NancyOta under [International Politics ][ (0) Comment ] | [ (0) Trackbacks ]
This article discusses the outcry over a proposed arms transaction between Slovakia and Sri Lanka. See http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/fr/-/2/hi/south_asia/7339423.stm
Apr. 11, 2008 11:36
Issues with EU global poverty goals
Posted by NancyOta under [International Politics ][ (0) Comment ] | [ (0) Trackbacks ]
This article discusses the impediments to full accomplishment of the EU's global poverty eradication plan. See http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/fr/-/2/hi/business/7339325.stm
Apr. 11, 2008 11:34
Proposed takeover of British Energy
Posted by NancyOta under [Finance ][ (0) Comment ] | [ (0) Trackbacks ]
This article discusses a proposed takeover of a major British nuclear energy supplier by a German utility corporation. See http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/fr/-/2/hi/business/7339994.stm
Apr. 11, 2008 11:25
China has announced that it expects its growth rates for 2007 to be higher than first announced. See http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/fr/-/2/hi/business/7340018.stm
Apr. 11, 2008 11:23
Nationalization of Venezuelan steel maker
Posted by NancyOta under [International Politics ][ (0) Comment ] | [ (0) Trackbacks ]
Venezuela has nationalized its largest steel maker, which is a Luxemburg-owned entity. See http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/fr/-/2/hi/business/7339612.stm
Apr. 11, 2008 11:22
Attempts at EU ban on some food colorings
Posted by NancyOta under [International Politics ][ (0) Comment ] | [ (0) Trackbacks ]
This article discusses attempts by an activist group to ask the EU to ban certain food colorings. See http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/fr/-/2/hi/health/7340426.stm
Apr. 11, 2008 11:20
British court finding on arms sale investigation
Posted by NancyOta under [International Politics ][ (0) Comment ] | [ (0) Trackbacks ]
A British court has found that the British government erroneously dropped its investigation of the sale of arms by a British manufacturer to the UAE. See http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/fr/-/2/hi/business/7339231.stm
Apr. 11, 2008 11:17
Japanese purchase of US pharmaceutical corp
Posted by NancyOta under [Finance ][ (0) Comment ] | [ (0) Trackbacks ]
This article discusses the proposed purchase of a US pharmaceutical corporation by a Japanese pharmaceutical corporation. See http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/04/10/business/drug.php
Apr. 11, 2008 11:15
The Bank of England has lowered interest rates from 5.25% to 5%. See http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/fr/-/2/hi/business/7340142.stm
Apr. 11, 2008 11:14
The European Central Bank has decided not to change its interest rate, which has held steady at 4%. See http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/fr/-/2/hi/business/7340624.stm
Apr. 11, 2008 07:34
US February trade deficit rises 5.7 pct to 62.3 bln usd vs 57.5 bln usd expected. http://www.forbes.com/markets/feeds/afx/2008/04/10/afx4875239.html
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