Lafarge announces asset sales to cut debt
Lafarge, the biggest cement maker in the world, reported on Friday a near one-third drop in net profit last year and announced a programme of asset sales exceeding a billion euros ($1.3
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World stocks rise on Greek debt, US economy hopes
World stocks rose Friday as optimism grew that Greece’s debt crisis would soon be resolved and upbeat U.S. economic data added to evidence of a recovery in the world’s No. 1 economy.
Hong Kong falls behind on tax reform: analysts
Hong Kong’s competitiveness as a regional centre for business and trade is under threat from the very thing often credited with its success — its tax system, analysts say.
Research and Markets: Ultra HNWIs in Hong Kong to 2015: a prime destination for private banking
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the “Ultra HNWIs in Hong Kong to 2015″ report to their off
Tang Should Quit Hong Kong Leadership Race, Newspaper Poll Shows
More than half of Hong Kong people say Henry Tang, the front-runner to be the city’s next leader, should end his election campaign because of a scandal over an illegal addition to one of his homes, according to a poll.
Construction accident at World Trade Center site
The New York Fire Department says a crane dropped metal beams at the World Trade Center site, damaging a construction vehicle.
Work Stalls at NYC World Trade Center Site as Steel Beams Fall 40 Stories
Work was halted today at the World Trade Center construction site in lower Manhattan after a crane dropped steel beams that fell about 40 stories onto the truck that
World Surveillance Group Engages Premier Business Development and Government Affairs Firm Gemini Global Group
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FL– – World Surveillance Group Inc. , a developer of lighter-than-air unmanned aerial vehicles and related technologies, announced today that the Company has entered into an agreement …
Business : DP World chairman tours terminals in Paramaribo
DUBAI — DP World chairman Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem has visited the company’s new terminals in Suriname, which joined the port operator’s global network just over six months ago.
Business : New World Bank chief by April
WASHINGTON — The World Bank announced that it plans to select its next president by the time of its spring meetings in late April.
World Bank president to be replaced this year
Robert Zoellick, the current chairman of the World Bank will soon retire.
World Bank sets plan to pick Zoellick's successor
The World Bank plans to select its next president by the time of its spring meetings in late April, it announced Friday.
World Bank Seeks Successor To Zoellick
The race for the top job at the World Bank has just been kicked-off with the announcement that , the current President of the World Bank, would step down on 30 June
Tech Stocks: Weakness drags on tech stocks at week’s end
Applied Materials, Netflix lose early gains, but Brightcove shares surge 30% following Web content-provider’s IPO.
Health Start-Ups Like ZocDoc Should Dial Back The Hype
I like health Web sites and tech start-ups. I think the democratization of medical information is a beautiful thing. It’s a cliche that you can find out more …
New Ivy Tech site to offer Web-based degree option
Ivy Tech Community College is partnering with the state’s “eighth college,” the online Western Governors University, to offer a degree program in business administration at the Montgomery County Instructional Center.
UPDATE 1-Surprise jump in UK retail sales fuels recovery hopes
(Adds analysts’ comments, market reaction, background) LONDON, Feb 17 (Reuters) – British retail sales soaredunexpectedly in January as Britons splashed out on furniture andsports goods, adding to signs …
ITT Exelis delivers updated JTRS Bowman Waveform for US-UK interoperability
ITT Exelis delivered an updated Joint Tactical Radio System Bowman Waveform to the JTRS Information Repository as part of a $4.2 million delivery order tha
AEGON UK CEO Adrian Grace Appointed to Management Board
THE HAGUE, Netherlands, February 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ –AEGON announces the appointment of Adrian Grace, Chief Executive Officer of AEGON’s operations in the United Kingdom, to its Management Board. Mr. …
UK hopes to create a new norm in dorms with expected deal Tuesday
University of Kentucky officials plan to sign a contract on Tuesday with a private developer that could change the face of student housing at UK and eventually alter dorm
Meltwater and PRCA Fight Copyright Fees in UK Court Cutting Burden by 90 Per Cent and Saving UK Businesses Millions
LONDON, February 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ –Dangerous UK copyright rulings prevail; UK business users of Google News will be licensed nextToday’s Copyright Tribunal ruling makes it clear that the UK’s copyright …
No trace of Michigan man missing in Japan
The latest search for Matthew Johnson, 33, who disappeared more than a month ago while hiking on Japan’s Mt. Fuji, was unsuccessful, his father said Wednesday. Jerry Johnson returned to Michigan following a week of searching the 12,388-foot peak. His son, an Eaton Corp. software engineer…
Citigroup Appoints New Japan Markets Head After Libor Suspension
Citigroup Inc. appointed a new head of its Japanese markets business as Chief Executive Officer Vikram Pandit seeks to rebuild in the country after receiving the third regulatory punishment in seven years in December.
Philippines woos Japan investors over infrastructure projects
The Philippine government promoted its Public-Private Partnership program at a gathering of potential Japanese investors in Manila, at a seminar organized by the Japan External Trade Organization. “Now is the time to consider taking advantage of investment…
Research and Markets: Japan Pharmaceutical Industry & Forecast – Focus on OTC and Prescription Drugs Market
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the “Japan Pharmaceutical Industry & Forecast – Focus o
Japan's silver age spenders mean gold for business
Business and government adapt to massive new population of retired people
Japan's ANA to boost international service
Japan’s All Nippon Airways (ANA) on Friday said it would aim to boost its international capacity by 22 percent within two years and begin fresh routes as part of a new business strategy.
Former IMF chief to be quizzed on prostitution ring, source says
Former IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn is to be quizzed as a suspect about involvement in an alleged illegal prostitution ring, a source familiar with the case says.
IMF sees Jordan GDP growth at 3.5 percent in 2010
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) forecasts Jordan’s economic growth at 3.5 percent this year but rising in 2011 as its economy recovers from the impact of the global downturn, an IMF official
IMF mission chief to Romania to meet new PM
The International Monetary Fund says it will hold talks with Romania’s new prime minister — weeks after his predecessor resigned following weeks of protests over IMF-imposed austerity measures.
Black Hat 2012 Europe Releases Event Schedule, Session Highlights
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ –Today, Black Hat Europe , produced by UBM TechWeb , has announced that the schedule for the 2012 Amsterdam event is now live. Black Hat Europe 2012 will
Chinese automakers buy into Europe
Chinese automakers have returned in force to Europe, buying up brands and plants after early efforts to get a foothold in one of the world’s largest car markets
Ireland easiest in Europe for business tax
A report has found that Ireland is the easiest country in Europe to deal with for businesses in terms of paying tax.
EU, Carter Center slam Congo govt over banned march
KINSHASA (Reuters) – The European Union and the U.S.-based Carter Center criticised Congo’s government on Friday for banning a protest planned by the Catholic Church as tensions following a …
Latvian vote could make Russian an EU official language
Brussels (dpa) – The European Union could start speaking in Russian, if a referendum in Latvia on Saturday succeeds in making it the second official language of the country, the European Commission acknowledged on the eve of the vote….
