Apr. 18, 2008 18:05

RBS' efforts to survive credit market

Posted by NancyOta under [Finance ]
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This article discusses the efforts of the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) to raise funds from its shareholders in order to survive the current credit situation. See http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/fr/-/2/hi/business/7353774.stm
 

Apr. 18, 2008 18:03

Korean restrictions on US meat products

Posted by NancyOta under [International Politics ]
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In a landmark move meant to assist in the promulgation of several trade treaties between the US and Korea, the Korean government has announced that it will relax its restrictions on importations of US meat products. See http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/fr/-/2/hi/business/7353767.stm
 

Apr. 18, 2008 18:01

ADB offer

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This article discusses offers by the Asian Development Bank to assist countries suffering the economic fallout from the global rise in rice prices. See http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/fr/-/2/hi/business/7354950.stm
 

Apr. 18, 2008 17:59

Implications of the rice market situation

Posted by NancyOta under [International Politics ]
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This article discusses the political and societal ramifications of the rice market problems on Asian nations. See http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/04/18/asia/food.php
 

Apr. 18, 2008 17:57

Citigroup losses

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US financial firm Citigroup has announced massive losses and will layoff at least 9,000 staff members as a result. See http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/fr/-/2/hi/business/7354266.stm