Zambia: Middle-Income Status DawnsWednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 5:27AMSINCE 2006, Zambia's long-term vision has been to become a prosperous middle-income nation by the year 2030.
Thai-ASEAN News NetworkWednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 5:27AMThe Internal Trade Department rejects the request for a hike in bagged rice prices, given an additional supply of paddy rice, expected in only a few weeks, should help ease the current shortfall in supply.
Merkel, Sarkozy Seek Debt-Crisis Solutions Before SummitWednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 5:27AMGerman Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Nicolas Sarkozy will meet today to seek common ground on fighting the debt crisis before a European summit that their Greek counterpart says could make or break the euro.
Caterham Cars To Be Sold in ChinaWednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 5:26AMThe Caterham Seven will, for the first time, be sold in China thanks to a new deal between Caterham Cars and importer Courtenay Trading International (CTI).
EU banks face fines if they fall short on capitalWednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 5:26AMLONDON (Reuters) - Banks in the European Union could face fines of up to 10 percent of turnover if they fail to comply with tougher capital and liquidity rules, the bloc's financial services chief said on Wednesday.
Trailblazer Yao Ming retires from NBAWednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 5:26AMBasketball star Yao Ming announced his retirement on Wednesday after a trailblazing career that made him China's best-known athlete.
Global Polyester Market to Reach Nearly 40 Million Tons: companiesandmarkets.comWednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 5:26AMThe global polyester market is expected to achieve levels of 39.3 million tons by 2015, according to a new report available on companiesandmarkets.com. Growth in the use of polyester in Asian countries, particularly in China is predicted to drive market expansion.
Zambia: Copper Prices Hit Highest Since AprilWednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 5:25AMThe copper prices yesterday hit its highest since mid-April as a weaker dollar and hopes Chinese demand will remain firm helped offset investor anxiety over United States (US) and European sovereign debt concerns.
N2N Global Offers Frozen Food Safety TipsWednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 1:09AMPower Out, When to throw frozen food out Orlando, Fla (PRWEB) July 19, 2011 Summer storms can be dangerous and costly. We all worry about what summer storms can do to our property. They can certainly wreak havoc there. N2N Global says consider the waste people may have to endure with an outage and a freezer full of food. “Whether it’s an outage, or your freezer fails for some other reason, it’s ...
bTrade Announces New Capabilities for Its Next-Generation Data Encryption Solution--bTrade SecureWednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 1:09AMData Encryption Release Includes Enhanced Security, Additional Security Protocols, Scalability and Greater Flexibility Glendale, CA (PRWEB) July 19, 2011 bTrade LLC, a leading developer of enterprise data encryption solutions, today announced new capabilities for bTrade Secure, its next-generation secure data encryption software. This new version brings additional security and visibility ...
Abbott vows to keep open Vic power plantWednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 1:08AMOpposition Leader Tony Abbott has vowed to keep open the country's biggest carbon emitting electricity generator.
AvePoint’s DocAve Software Platform Fully Supports Microsoft Office 365Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 1:08AMDocAve provides a single platform for managing on-premises and cloud-based deployments of SharePoint Products and Technologies Jersey City, NJ (PRWEB) July 19, 2011 AvePoint, a proven leader in providing lifecycle management software solutions for Microsoft SharePoint, today announced the general availability of the DocAve Software Platform’s full support of Microsoft Office 365, which includes ...
St. Mary's to offer new environmental science degreeWednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 1:06AMshare: digg facebook twitter St. Mary's University will offer a new bachelor's degree in environmental science starting this fall. The program is focused on urbanization and the depletion of natural resources connected to exploding global population, said Winston Erevelles, dean of the School of Science, Engineering and Technology.
Sen. Bongbong Marcos seeks to incorporate the study of Climate Change in Tertiary education curriculaWednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 1:05AMJuly 20, 2011. Senator Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos has filed a bill seeking to include the study of climate change as part of the curricula for all courses in the tertiary education level to create awareness on the alarming impact and challenges of climate extremities. Marcos explained that Senate Bill 2885 or...
IMF urges EU to beef up euro rescue fundWednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 1:05AMThe International Monetary Fund has warned that Europe's debt crisis could have a major global impact if not tackled quickly and it has urged euro zone leaders to beef up the region's rescue fund and recapitalise its banks.
Asia Shares to Rise as Global Markets BounceTuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 6:39PMAsian stocks are set for healthy gains on Wednesday, as easing debt fears, solid data, and earnings above expectations helped global markets gain.
Murdoch: 'I Know Saying Sorry Isn't Enough'Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 6:38PMRupert Murdoch has said this is the "most humble day of my life" but denied ultimate responsibility for the phone-hacking scandal.The News Corporation chief spoke of his shame but said he has ...
Murdoch hearing: everything you need to knowTuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 6:38PMRupert Murdoch claims to have been kept in the dark about major developments in the phone hacking scandal at the News of the World, which was “1%” of his company, and James Murdoch was unable to recall key information at their joint appearance... Read more on the blog...
Goldman Sachs to lay off 1,000 employeesTuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 6:37PMNEW YORK - GOLDMAN Sachs revealed on Tuesday that its quarterly profits fell short of expectations and said it would lay off 1,000 employees, in a fresh humiliation for the Wall Street banking titan. The faltering global economy and a slowdown in trading took a deep bite out of Goldman's profitability, executives said, indicating that the bank may lay off some its richly paid top brass.
Apple Now Ships 226K iPhone Units DailyTuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 6:37PM226K addicts now get what they crave the most every day; a shiny new iPhone. Will the iPhone 5 affect this quarter's shipments?
IMF calls for urgent action on Europe debtTuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 6:36PMThe International Monetary Fund has called on Europe to take urgent action to prevent a eurozone meltdown.
Takeover Target? BioSante Attracts Deal Talks With Female Sex DrugTuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 6:35PM( List compiled by Alexander Crawford ) Ever since Pfizer’s ( PFE ) Viagra was introduced 13 years ago to treat erectile dysfunction, companies have been trying (and failing) to develop a female
Zillow sets IPO at $20 per share in Weds.Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 6:35PMReal estate portal Zillow sets IPO at $20 per share; shares set to debut on Nasdaq Wednesday
Leading article: India no longer needs our hlepTuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 6:34PMIndia has become the world's largest importer of arms, accounting for 9 per cent of all global purchases. As we report today, its annual defence budget stands at a record £22.3bn – an 11 per cent rise over the previous year – more than double the amount that India, with its rapidly rising economy, spends on education and health combined.
German prosecutors charge banker in F1 saleTuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 2:25PMFormer executive at Bavarian bank accused of taking bribes in bank’s sale of its stake in Formula One racing
Rupert Murdoch hearing interrupted by foam pie attack(VIDEO)Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 2:25PMRupert Murdoch appeared by turns vague, truculent, sharp and concise as he spoke alongside his son and deputy, James, calling the parliamentary inquisition "the most humble day of my career" but refusing to take personal blame for the crisis
UN wants security guarantees for Somalia aid workTuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 2:23PMThe United Nations said Tuesday it needs further safety guarantees from armed groups in Somalia if it is to help hundreds of thousands of people in need of emergency aid because of drought and conflict in the East African country.
Murdoch Defiant: I'm Best Person to Fix MessTuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 2:23PM(CBS/AP) LONDON - Rupert Murdoch sparred with British lawmakers Tuesday, appearing at times confused and frustrated, but flashed some of his legendary toughness amid questions about the phone-hacking scandal that has threatened his global media empire.
11th Asia Surfactants Personal & Home Care Markets Convenes on 22-23 September in Shanghai to Explore New Investments ...Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 8:00PMSince its inception a decade ago, CMT’s Asia Surfactants Personal & Home Care Markets conference has established itself as a pivotal industry event. This year, senior industry executives will return to Shanghai on 22-23 September to explore new investments and acquisitions as the industry signals the dawn of a new green era.Shanghai, China (PRWEB) July 19, 2011 Driven by consumer demand and ...
How the global debt crisis could affect youMonday, July 18, 2011 @ 7:59PMOWE money, pay money. The writing is on the wall for the US and the European Union. And some analysts are saying that the debt problems hurting two of Singapore's trading partners have had an effect on our economy.
Cisco to eliminate 6,500 jobsMonday, July 18, 2011 @ 7:59PMCisco Systems said Monday that it will eliminate 6,500 jobs as part of a broad overhaul aimed at making the company more efficient and more profitable, after months of disappointing financial results.
Murdoch may lose grip on News CorpMonday, July 18, 2011 @ 7:59PMAnalysts say Rupert Murdoch's grip on his global media empire could be slipping as the News Corp boss prepares for an interrogation by angry British MPs tonight and his share prices continue to fall.
Eastday-Approval for JV boosts PSA's presenceMonday, July 18, 2011 @ 7:58PMPSA Peugeot Citroen's presence in the world's biggest auto market received a boost as the Chinese government has approved its joint venture with China's Changan Automobile Group.
Eastday-Investors lift gold price to all-time peakMonday, July 18, 2011 @ 7:58PMSPOT gold jumped to an all-time peak in Shanghai yesterday as investors turned to safer assets on concerns about Europe's debt crisis and debt-ceiling talks in the United States.
Calif. pension funds grow more than 20 percentMonday, July 18, 2011 @ 7:57PMCalifornia's two largest public pension funds each reported hefty returns of more than 20 percent for the fiscal year ended June 30, the investment teams announced Monday.
Eastday-Global student group seeks recognitionMonday, July 18, 2011 @ 7:57PMA popular global organization run by college students for overseas internships is having trouble winning recognition from Shanghai-based universities that cite safety concerns and involvement in commercial activities.
Survey: Wireless Networks Are Near CapacityMonday, July 18, 2011 @ 7:57PMMobile networks in North America are filled to 80 percent of capacity, with 36 percent of base stations facing capacity constraints.