Interview: Greek economy expected to grow in 2014: Bank of Greece governor
ATHENS, Nov. 27 (Xinhua) -- Greek economy is expected to grow in 2014 and the debt-crippled country will overcome the crisis which currently casts a heavy shadow on the entire eurozone, Bank of Greece...
View ArticleZimbabwe forecasts 5 percent economic growth in 2013
HARARE, Nov. 15 (Xinhua) -- Zimbabwe's economy is forecast to grow by 5 percent in 2013, Finance Minister Tendai Biti said on Thursday. Presenting next year's national budget in Parliament, Biti said...
View ArticleSouth Africa receives 1.225 bln USD Green Fund applications
JOHANNESBURG, Nov. 21 (Xinhua) -- The South African government has received 590 Green Fund applications worth 1.225 billion U.S. dollars in the first round of request for funding proposals, the...
View ArticleNetherlands to battle for lower EU budget
THE HAGUE, Nov. 22 (Xinhua) -- The Netherlands is expected to push for a lower budget for the European Union at a summit in Brussels on Thursday and Friday. In a debate on Wednesday in the Dutch...
View ArticleStatement by President Barroso at the press conference following the ASEM...
European Commission José Manuel Barroso President of the European Commission Statement by President Barroso at the press conference following the ASEM Summit ASEM Summit /Vientiane, Laos 6 November...
View ArticleFord Foundation announces Champions of Democracy Awardees
On 50th anniversary of the foundation in East Africa, $1 million awarded to organizations advancing democracy, inclusion and opportunity NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The...
View ArticleInterview: Emerging economies to be leading force of South-South cooperation
VIENNA, Nov. 20 (Xinhua) -- Emerging economies represented by the BRICS countries would become a leading force in further development of South-South cooperation, a Chinese official said here on...
View ArticleAustralia's digital economy grows increasingly: report
SYDNEY, Nov. 15 (Xinhua) -- Australia's digital economy grew considerably in the 12 month to June 2012, helped by increased online shopping, social networking and smart phone ownership, according to...
View ArticleVietnam must look to rural economy
By Elliot Brennan and Tung Phung Duc Vietnam's economic growth will slump this year to a level not seen since 1999, if forecasts are accurate. As a result of this and factional in-fighting over this...
View ArticleChinese FM reconfirms Diaoyu Islands position
BEIJING, Nov. 19 (Xinhua) -- The Chinese Foreign Ministry's newly appointed spokeswoman on Monday reiterated that it is normal activity for Chinese vessels to exercise China's jurisdiction over the...
View ArticleCuba, Russia eye closer economic cooperation
HAVANA, Nov. 7 (Xinhua) -- Cuba and Russia have just signed an action plan to boost bilateral economic cooperation for the 2013-2014 period, an official newspaper said Wednesday. The...
View ArticleFalling tax take stretches New Zealand gov't operating deficit
WELLINGTON, Nov. 7 (Xinhua) -- A subdued economy saw New Zealand tax revenues fell below forecast in the quarter ending September, leading to a higher-than-expected government operating deficit, the...
View ArticleBUDGET 2013-2014 - Press Release No. 3 of 4 - A Balanced Budget in 2013-2014
QUÉBEC, Nov. 20, 2012 /CNW Telbec/ - Today, Minister of Finance and the Economy Nicolas Marceau tabled a balanced budget for 2013-2014. "After four years of deficits, Québec will finally have a...
View ArticleIndonesian gov't expects 6.4 pct growth in Q4
JAKARTA, Nov. 10 (Xinhua) -- The Indonesian government expected economy to expand by 6.4 percent in the final quarter, supported by investment, consumption and government spending, a minister said...
View ArticleNews Analysis: Monti takes steps to reassure financial markets on Italy's...
By Eric J. Lyman ROME, Nov. 20 (Xinhua) -- Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti said Tuesday that his technocrat government had "extinguished a fire" of impending economic disaster over the last year...
View ArticleNearly 30 pct. Japanese companies affected by deterioration in ties with...
TOKYO, Nov.7 (Xinhua) -- A report, released by a Japanese credit and market research group company recently, showed nearly 30 percent Japanese companies suffered adversely impact due to deteriorating...
View ArticleHelen Clark: Improving Global Governance
Wednesday, 14 November 2012, 9:38 am Speech: Helen Clark Helen Clark: Improving Global Governance Making global institutions fit-for-purpose in the 21st century Rt Hon Helen Clark Administrator, UN...
View ArticleSpeech: Improving Global Governance
Tuesday, 13 November 2012, 5:44 pm Speech: Helen Clark Improving Global Governance: Making global institutions fit-for-purpose in the 21st century Rt Hon Helen Clark Administrator, UN Development...
View ArticleAustralian economy expected to pick up pace in 2013
SYDNEY, Nov. 21 (Xinhua) -- Australia's economic growth is expected to pick up the pace in 2013, driven by a surge in mining investment, according to a survey released on Wednesday by the Westpac...
View ArticleCanada eyes resources in Nigeria and Ghana as aid shrinks
Ottawa is boosting its trade strategy in Africa, tempted by investment opportunities in extractive resources and energy The Essakane gold mine in Burkina Faso, which is majority owned by Canada's...
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