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Dhaka, Thimphu agree on energy cooperation
Bangladesh Economic News —
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http://www.thedailystar.net/newDesign/news-details.php?nid=113482 Dhaka, Thimphu agree on energy cooperation Focus on land connectivity, trade Unb, Dhaka Bangladesh and Bhutan have agreed to explore the possibility of cooperation in energy sector under Saarc regional collaboration. The agreement came in the wake ...9 hours ago -
Quotes of the day
Caveat Bettor —
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Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, religion and morality are indispensable supports. In vain would that man claim the tribute of patriotism, who should labor to subvert these great pillars of human happiness, these firmest props of the duties of men and citizens.-- George Washington ...20 hours ago -
Browns spending cuts must not polarise Britain any further
The Guardian - guardian.co.uk —
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The gap between low-paid, low-skilled workers and high earners is already too great Despite much talk of a return to growth, the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics did not give the government or the economists the headlines they were hoping for. Rather than providing evidence of the ...22 hours ago -
Local Economic Ecosystem
Roundpeg —
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At the October Rainmakers meeting, I had a chance to talk about my passion for LOCAL business. The Local Economy – by Lorraine Ball from Dave Anderson on Vimeo .23 hours ago -
Trade pact a road to $1-trillion Gulf market for India: Bahrain
Thaindian News —
Authority: 725
New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS) The free trade agreement that India and Gulf countries hope to sign will give Indian firms greater access to the $1-trillion market in the Middle East, apart from a cost-competitive route to western economies like the US, a senior executive of Bahrain’s Economic Development Board has ...1 day ago -
Are We In A Balloon Boy Economy?
T1 Rex's Business Telecom Explainer —
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Just a few weeks ago, millions of people watched in horror as a saucer shaped silver balloon soared for 50 miles across the Colorado landscape. What made this a nail-biting spectacle was the belief that there was a six year old boy in the gondola of that homemade balloon. At one point it was reported that he may have ...1 day ago -
US unemployment rate now 10.2%
Chemicals & The Economy —
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The US accounts for 23% of global GDP. Its economy is 3 times larger than the No 2 country, Japan. And most critically for the chemical industry, 70% of US GDP is consumer-based. Developments in US housing/construction, auto and electronics industries are therefore the biggest single influence on global chemical ...1 day ago -
Poor health puts older workers off staying: study (Reuters)
Blogger —
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Reuters – Working conditions must be improved for older people if governments and companies are to persuade them to continue contributing to economic growth into their old age, according to Swedish and British scientists. Read the original post: (Reuters)"> (Reuters)">Poor health puts older workers ...1 day ago -
BoI chief upbeat on FDI flow
Bangladesh Economic News —
Authority: 444
http://www.thedailystar.net/newDesign/news-details.php?nid=113288 BoI chief upbeat on FDI flow Star Business Report The state-run investment promotional body chief is upbeat on foreign direct investment flow to Bangladesh at an amount of at least $5 billion a year, despite the present declining trend. i”It is ...1 day ago -
Pay Attention to These Economic Indicators
EveryJoe —
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We’ve heard a lot of talk about the economy lately. And that talk has increased as the latest unemployment data puts the new jobless rate at 10.2%. The news is that, even though the recession is technically over, there are still some very grim economic realities to deal with . Whether you are planning on ...1 day ago -
By 2010 Indian cos to see 20-30% pick up in hiring
Invest In India —
Authority: 128
Riding high on a six to seven per cent expected economic growth and with the global economy gradually bouncing back, India Inc is likely to hire 20-30 per cent more talent in CY 10, a top industry official said. “In 2010 (January-December), I envisage atleast 20-30 per cent increase in recruitments by companies,” ...1 day ago -
Higher productivity at the expense of labor
Economist Online —
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Labor productivity grew 9.5% last quarter. This growth came at the expense of laying off workers massively, and squeezing the current workers who still have their jobs. You can complain but you dare not jump ships as the labor market is still very soft. High productivity growth is typical at the end of recession ...1 day ago -
India to clock 9 percent in 11th Plan period: Ahluwalia
Thaindian News —
Authority: 725
New Delhi, Nov 8 (IANS) Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia Sunday said the average economic growth during the current Five-Year Plan period would be 9 percent.“I think we will be able to achieve an overall growth, which will on an average come to 9 percent,” Ahluwalia said at the India ...1 day ago -
YouTube video sinks Turnbull minder
Ohaiyo Business Magazine —
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A media minder for Federal Opposition Leader Malcolm Turnbull has reportedly quit his job after being linked to an online bout of Liberal factional warfare. The video parodies Liberal MP Alex Hawke by portraying him as an enraged Adolf Hitler, echoing a YouTube trend of dubbing Hitler biopic Downfall with fake ...2 days ago -
US jobless rate surges above 10%
Survival News Network —
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What economic challenges are still ahead? I thought the economy was recovering, and green shoots abound.US unemployment surged above 10 per cent for the first time in more than a quarter of a century in October, increasing political pressure on the Obama administration.According to figures revealed on Friday, the ...2 days ago -
Smart Roads Funding
Vermont Tiger —
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by Chris Campion The states Joint Fiscal Office released a report in October of this year , detailing the projected shortfalls in the states transportation fund. As the report details, the revenues for the fund have not materialized (for a host of reasons), which puts federal matching funds at risk, further ...2 days ago -
GDP Made Simple
Welker's Wikinomics Blog —
Authority: 121
Just a few weeks ago, the U.S. Government’s Commerce Department provided its first estimate of the country’s 3rd quarter (July-September 2009) gross domestic product or GDP, announcing an estimated annualized quarter over quarter growth of 3.5%. GDP reports are of special interest to countries since they provide ...2 days ago -
Great examples of near pure monopolies
Economics —
Authority: 141
A big hat tip to one of my students Arno Albici for spotting a superb article in the Economist about a cluster of mid-sized Japanese manufacturers who continue to enjoy near pure-monopoly power in highly specific, high value-added businesses. decades of industry expertise and reinvesting profit to fund high levels of ...2 days ago -
US jobless rate surges above 10%
Get Out of Dodge! —
Authority: 135
What economic challenges are still ahead? I thought the economy was recovering, and green shoots abound. US unemployment surged above 10 per cent for the first time in more than a quarter of a century in October, increasing political pressure on the Obama administration. According to figures revealed on Friday, the ...2 days ago -
UK downturn follows the 1930/34 path
Chemicals & The Economy —
Authority: 425
Politicians and analysts often focus on selling dreams. Otherwise, we might not be tempted to buy their promises of better times ahead.But those running businesses have to remain realistic. BASFs CEO, Jurgen Hambrecht, did exactly that in his comments on the outlook. And the above chart , from the UKs National ...2 days ago
