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Water Pollution Found to Exceed Drinking-Standard Limits in Many OECD Farming Areas

added: 17-06-2008

Pollution of rivers, lakes, and aquifers exceeds recommended limits for drinking water in farming areas in many OECD countries, according to a new OECD report. Environmental Performance of Agriculture in OECD Countries since 1990 shows that excess levels of nitrates, phosphorus or pesticides were found in more than one out of 10 monitoring sites in 13 OECD countries.

1.2 Billion Mobile Subscribers In A Whole World

added: 16-06-2008

Brazil, Russia, India and China—collectively known as BRIC—representing 43% of the world's population, will profoundly change the way both the mobile telecommunications and the marketing industries operate.

US Dollar Rises, Saudi Arabia To Boost Oil Output

added: 16-06-2008

Finance ministers from the Group of Eight nations say surging food and fuel prices have replaced the credit squeeze as the biggest threat to the world economy, oil consuming and producing nations meet this coming weekend in Saudi Arabia, and the US dollar has its best week since 2005.

Canada’s Youth Labour Market Outperforms Most OECD Countries

added: 13-06-2008

The recent performance of the youth labour market in Canada is very good compared with most other OECD countries, according to the just-released OECD report on Jobs for Youth: Canada. Sustained economic growth and a very flexible labour market by international standards have contributed to rising employment rates and falling overall unemployment for all, including for youth.

Fitch Sees Limited Further US Subprime-Related Rating Impact on European Banks

added: 13-06-2008

Fitch Ratings expects minimal further rating impact on European banks relating to US subprime exposure. Negative rating actions are possible should the performance of other asset classes deteriorate beyond the expectations of a normal economic downturn, according to analysts speaking at Fitch's Annual Global Banking Conferences in Europe this week.

Deepening Integration with EU and across Western Balkans will Boost Economic Growth and Facilitate EU Accession

added: 13-06-2008

The World Bank called for governments in the Western Balkans region to deepen integration with the European Union (EU) and among themselves, further develop human capital, reduce telecommunication costs, and tackle issues related to energy shortages in order to sustain economic growth.

OECD: Economic Survey of Canada 2008

added: 13-06-2008

Canada’s economic performance has been among the best in the OECD as a sound policy framework has enabled the country to take advantage of strong global growth and soaring terms of trade.

Gulf States Need to Grow Beyond Oil for Future Prosperity

added: 12-06-2008

Sluggish productivity and an over-reliance on oil and gas pose a threat to the future economic expansion of the Gulf, according to a major new report on the region published by The Conference Board, the international business membership and research organization, with the support of the Gulf Investment Corporation.

Manpower Employment Outlook Survey Shows Slight Hiring Decline

added: 10-06-2008

U.S. employers are projecting a slight decline in hiring for Quarter 3 2008, according to the seasonally adjusted results of the latest Manpower Employment Outlook Survey conducted quarterly by Manpower Inc.

OECD Standardised Unemployment Rate Remains Stable at 5.5% in April 2008

added: 09-06-2008

The standardised unemployment rate for the OECD area was 5.5% in April 2008, the same as the previous month and 0.1 percentage point lower than a year earlier.

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