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U.S. Leading Index Increased 0.3 percent in September 2008

added: 21-10-2008

The Conference Board announced that the U.S. leading index increased 0.3 percent, the coincident index decreased 0.5 percent and the lagging index decreased 0.2 percent in September.

15 Million People Banked Online in France in August 2008

added: 21-10-2008

comScore, Inc. released a report on the French online banking sector, showing that France is one of the world’s most developed markets for online banking.

EU Report: Private Pensions Have Growing Role, But Must Address Society's Needs

added: 21-10-2008

A new study released by the European Commission confirms the trend towards more private pension provision in the EU but highlights the need for inclusive coverage and adequate pension levels.

In Times of Recession, it Pays to Invest in Yourself!

added: 21-10-2008

During recent months, the major Business and Law Schools in the UK have seen an upsurge in graduates applying for relevant Masters or career conversion programmes, hedging their bets that a further two years of investment in pursuing a legal education or an MBA will enable them to ride out this economic downturn immersed in learning.

EU: Sweden, Germany and France Were The Largest Producers Of Roundwood In 2006

added: 21-10-2008

In 2005, forests and other wooded land covered 177 million hectares in the EU27, or 42% of its land area. The largest area covered with forests and other wooded land was found in Sweden (31 mn hectares or 75% of its land area), Spain (28 mn or 57%), Finland (23 mn or 77%), France (17 mn or 31%), Germany (11 mn or 32%) and Italy (11 mn or 37%). Together these six Member States accounted for more than two thirds of total forest area in the EU27.

How Do Mobile Users Spend Their Time?

added: 21-10-2008

Mobile users in the US are on their phones more than ever, talking, texting, watching videos and using the mobile Web. Over one-half (54%) of mobile users surveyed in September 2008 by Azuki Systems said their usage had increased by more than 25% over the past two years. One-fifth said their usage had increased by 50% or more.

ASEM Partners Account For A Third Of EU27 Imports And 18% Of Exports

added: 20-10-2008

Between 2000 and 2007, EU27 exports and imports of goods to the 16 Asian countries taking part in the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) grew by around 60%: exports rose from 146 billion euro to 228 bn, while imports increased from 285 bn to 459 bn. The EU27 deficit in trade with the ASEM partners grew from 139 bn in 2000 to 231 bn in 2007. The ASEM partners accounted for more than a quarter of the EU27's total external trade in goods in 2007: 18% of exports and 32% of imports.

Chinese National Economy: Steady and Fast Growth in the First Three Quarters of 2008

added: 20-10-2008

In the first three quarters of 2008, faced with the sequential severe natural disasters and the negative impacts brought about by the world economic and financial turmoil, the central government took stock of the situation, made decisions resolutely and adopted an array of macro-control policies. As a result, the national economy kept a steady and fast growth with a good overall situation.

International Buyers Continue To Look To China For Gifts And Home Products Despite Financial Challenges

added: 20-10-2008

Research conducted last week by Global Sources has revealed that price increases and a decrease in consumer spending are the two biggest challenges facing buyers in the next 12 months. To address these issues, buyers are looking to consolidate existing suppliers; enter new markets; and look for more competitively-priced products. However, the research also revealed that 77 percent of the 300 buyers who responded plan to increase or keep their sourcing volume the same in the next 12 months, and will continue to source most of their gifts and home products from China.

Financial Markets: South Korea Moves To Shore Up Finances

added: 20-10-2008

Struggling South Korea has further boosted its attempts to stabilise its weak currency and financial markets. Two days after promising to cut taxes and boost spending, the country yesterday promised to guarantee as much as $US130 billion in bank debts and supply lenders with dollars to stabilize the financial markets.

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