Dubai's GDP forecast to grow 4.1% in first quarter Gulf News | Dubai: Dubai's GDP is expected to grow 4.1 per cent in the first quarter of this year, according to the Dubai Economic Outlook 2011 report released by the Dubai Economic Council yesterday. | However, the report also suggested that GDP growth might decline as the year wears on. Abdul Razak Al Faris...
Apple Accused of Abusing Worker's Rights in Chinese Factories Inhabitat | The New York Times recently published a scathing expose about the harsh working conditions of Apple's many Chinese suppliers. The article reveals a number of worker's rights horror stories including two explosions in the past seven months at the sa...
Struggles ahead for India Inc in convertible bonds Zeenews Mumbai/Hong Kong: Reliance Communications was lucky a China connection meant it could borrow USD1.2 billion to refinance a maturing foreign currency convertible bond. Other Indian companies may not be so lucky. | Nearly two dozen Indian firms have an...
Mining Indaba Schedule Mining Weekly | Day 1 Monday, February 6: Commodity Review and Outlook Day | 09:30 – 11:30 World Bank Group session, ‘Local content/ Corporate citizenship’ (auditorium 2) 10:30 – 11:30 World Bank Group Partners, ‘Resource Corridors – A Breakthrough for...
Shares cap best run in a year Sydney Morning Herald | Australian shares posted their best winning streak in almost 12 months as Europe fears ebb. | 4.35pm: That's just about it for today's live coverage. We'll be back on Monday at 9.30am AEDT, so please join us then. Here's the evening markets wrap. A...
Shares head for best run in a year Sydney Morning Herald | Australian shares are on course to post their best winning streak in almost 12 months as Europe fears ebb. | 3.24pm: The federal opposition believes the RBA should do much of the heavy lifting if the local economy needs a boost in the face of a sou...
Weaker rupee boost exports for Maruti, Hyundai and Nissan The Times Of India NEW DELHI: A weaker rupee has boosted the fortunes of Indian car makers, with some big-ticket export orders coming their way. | Major players, such as Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai and Nissan, who have been battling sluggish demand at home, have their order...
World stocks up as Apple result lifts tech shares Atlanta Journal | BANGKOK — World stocks rose Wednesday as investors stayed calm in the face of a possible debt default by Greece to search for good deals in technology shares boosted by stunning results from Apple Inc. Dragon dance performers swing their dragon infront of the electronic board at the trading floor as part of the celebration of Chinese New Ye...
One billionth tourist to arrive in 2012: UN Al Jazeera | The United Nations, which commemorated the birth of the world's seven billionth baby last October, is predicting the arrival of the one billionth tourist later this year - perhaps in Europe, the United States, South America, or Asia. | According to the latest statistics released by the UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), tourist arrivals have ...
China's Refusal To Grant Autonomy to Tibet Proves Discrimination WorldNews.com Article by Yeshe Choesang, WN Correspondent Dharamshala. | Bodh Gaya, India: The prime minister of Tibet shares concerns that racial discrimination could be the reason for China's refusal to exercise its constitutional provision. | Kalon Tripa ( Prime Minister) Dr. Lobsang Sangay said in a press conference at Bodh Gaya on January 5 that the Chinese...
