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Increasing Associated Gas Utilization in Russia Requires Comprehensive Measures, GGFR Study Shows

added: 24-07-2008

Comprehensive measures, including both effective flaring regulation and more transparent access for independent gas producers to Russia’s gas transportation system, will be required to unlock the value of Russia’s gas associated with oil production, according to a new study which shows that reducing the flaring of gas can be a "win-win" for all.

Investor Confidence Index Rises from 79.0 to 82.6 in July 2008

added: 23-07-2008

State Street Global Markets, the investment research and trading arm of State Street Corporation released the results of the State Street Investor Confidence Index® for July 2008. Global Investor Confidence rose by 3.6 points to 82.6 from a revised June level of 79.0. Asian investors were the key drivers of this, as their risk appetite increased by 8.5 points from 74.4 to 82.9.

How Customization Could Salvage The Auto Industry

added: 23-07-2008

In June, General Motors tumbled to its lowest stock price in more than thirty years, and the Associated Press reported that an estimated ten million fewer cars will be on the roads in America by 2012.

Hope Arises as European and American Homeowners Expect the Value of Their Property to Increase

added: 23-07-2008

The impact of the housing crisis is definitely not confined to just one country, and all across the world there are mixed feelings on the role of government in addressing this issue.

Brazilian E-Commerce

added: 17-07-2008

E-commerce in Brazil, like many other Internet activities in that country, is maturing quickly. Between the first half of 2005 and 2008, e-commerce revenues as reported in e-bit's "Web Shoppers" study nearly quadrupled to reach BRL3.8 billion ($2.2 billion).

PC Market Growth Continues, Boosted By Portable Adoption In EMEA As Growth In Asia/Pacific Slows

added: 17-07-2008

Worldwide PC shipments continued to grow at a healthy pace in the second quarter of 2008 (2Q08), according to IDC's Worldwide Quarterly PC Tracker. Shipments were up 15.3% from a year ago – slightly more than second quarter projections and first quarter growth of 14.9%. Solid growth in the EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa) region helped offset slower growth in Asia/Pacific excluding Japan (APeJ).

Biofuel Policies In OECD Countries Costly And Ineffective

added: 17-07-2008

Government support of biofuel production in OECD countries is costly, has a limited impact on reducing greenhouse gases and improving energy security, and has a significant impact on world crop prices, according to a new study of policies to promote greater production and use of biofuel in OECD countries.

Good Deals are Possible Even in a Tough Market, Says KPMG Study

added: 16-07-2008

While a softening economy, impatient investors, and tough financing terms imposed by banks will continue to pose challenges in the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market, a new study from audit, tax and advisory firm KPMG LLP identified five common practices that differentiate the leading corporate deal-making teams from others.

Asia-Pac Contact Centre Industry Unaffected by US Woes, Sees Good Growth

added: 15-07-2008

The current economic slump in the US has not had a major impact on the Asia-Pacific contact centre applications market in 2007. Except for the Philippines where some deals were deferred, almost all other Asia-Pac countries saw contact centres increasing their investments on equipment and applications to improve customer interaction services.

World Stock Market: Three Financial Groups In Trouble

added: 14-07-2008

The impact of the credit crunch saw two banks and a financial and industrial group fail on Friday in three different countries in the most damaging day so far since the crisis started last August.

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