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East Asia Remains Robust Despite U.S. Slow Down

added: 16-11-2007

East Asian economies are likely to remain robust in 2008 despite growing concerns about the U.S. sub-prime crisis and increasing global oil prices, says the World Bank’s latest East Asia & Pacific Update –Will Resilience Overcome Risk? Highlighting this, the report finds that for the first time, the number of poor people living below $2 a day in East Asia has fallen below 500 million – down from 1 billion in 1990.

Shrink Costs the World's Retailers U.S. $98.6 billion

added: 15-11-2007

The results from the 32 countries surveyed show that global retail shrinkage (stock loss from crime or waste expressed as a percentage of retail sales) cost retailers U.S. $98.6 billion, representing an annual 'tax' on honest consumers of U.S. $283.61 and U.S. $195.05 per household in the world and Asia-Pacific respectively.

Worldwide Telecom Industry Growing Ten Percent

added: 15-11-2007

Global telecommunications industry services revenue will reach $1.7 trillion by the close of 2008, with continued strong growth in wireless leading the way, says a new market analysis report from The Insight Research Corporation.

Euro Area International Investment Position and its Geographical Breakdown

added: 14-11-2007

The international investment position of the euro area vis-à-vis the rest of the world recorded net liabilities of EUR 1.0 trillion (representing 12% of euro area GDP) at the end of 2006. Compared with the end of 2005, the net liability position increased by EUR 187 billion. This higher net liability position was mainly the result of revaluation effects due to movements in exchange rates (EUR 152 billion) and net financial transactions (EUR 118 billion).

Rapidly Rising Prices and Demand for Oil will Fuel the Drive Toward Better Vehicle Fuel Efficiency and Alternative Fuels

added: 14-11-2007

Skyrocketing oil prices spurred by rapidly rising energy demand in developing countries are pushing automakers to step up advances in fuel efficiency, according to an analysis by automotive market forecasting firm CSM Worldwide.

OPEC Pumps 31.11 mb/d in October, up 350,000 b/d

added: 14-11-2007

The 12 members of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) pumped an average 31.11 million barrels per day (b/d) of crude oil in October, or a 350,000 b/d increase from September, largely on higher volumes from Saudi Arabia and Iraq, a Platts survey showed November 13.

EU Researchers Earn Less than their Counterparts in the US, Australia, Japan and India

added: 13-11-2007

A study on researchers' salaries carried out for the European Commission shows that the average salary for EU researchers is almost €23000 less than the average in the US, and also below average salaries in Australia, India and Japan.

Developed and Emerging World Equity Markets Post Strong October Returns

added: 13-11-2007

Standard & Poor's, announced that the world's developed and emerging equity markets continued to post positive gains in October despite the volatility in the market. According to Standard & Poor's global stock market review, The World By Numbers, developed equity markets rose 3.40%, while emerging equity markets gained 11.07% for the month.

IPTV Global Forecast From 2007-2011 for October Shows More Strength in Market

added: 12-11-2007

MRG's new bi-annual IPTV Forecast finds that Europe still leads the world market, while Asia and the "Rest-of-World" see emerging markets like China, Eastern Europe, Korea and Russia taking larger steps to growth. North America sees steady growth by independents, and accelerated growth by the large Telcos.

Work/Life Balance Not a Priority for Many Organizations

added: 12-11-2007

Despite a growing awareness of the importance of a healthy work/life balance, workers and employers are often at odds when it comes to the issue, according to survey results released by Monster(R), the leading global online careers and recruitment resource and flagship brand of Monster Worldwide, Inc..

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