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Asia's Growing Pension Funds Can Lead the Way on Responsible Investing
added: 25-07-2009

Asia's pension funds are set to expand rapidly and can become global leaders in the use of environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) guidelines, says a new study commissioned by the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
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Global Mobile Broadband Connections to Pass 150 Million
added: 25-07-2009

Global HSPA connections will pass the 150 million mark by the end of the summer, the GSM Association announced. With more than 300 networks across 127 countries and approaching 1500 HSPA enabled devices readily available, HSPA has firmly established itself as the world's dominant mobile broadband technology and the fastest adopted mobile technology of all time.
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72% of Europeans Have High Expectations of the EU's Role to Ease Unemployment
added: 24-07-2009

A new survey shows that 61% of Europeans think further impacts of the economic crisis on jobs are to be expected. A third of those in work are 'very concerned' that they may lose their jobs in the crisis, however 72% feel the EU has a positive impact in creating new job opportunities and fighting unemployment, and a third are aware of the European Social Fund – the EU's main tool for investing in workers and keeping them in work.
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U.S. Mass Layoffs in June 2009
added: 24-07-2009

Employers took 2,763 mass layoff actions in June that resulted in the separation of 279,231 workers, seasonally adjusted, as measured bynew filings for unemployment insurance benefits during the month, theBureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor reported. Each action involved at least 50 persons from a single employer. The number of mass layoff events decreased by 170 and associated initial claims decreased by 33,649.
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Housing Affordability Being Restored In Many Markets, Pool of Buyers Increasing
added: 24-07-2009

The U.S. housing market continues its price correction, with single-family home prices across the U.S. falling 19 percent over the 12-month period ending March 31, 2009.
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China: Per Capita Cash Income of Rural Households Surged in the First Half Year 2009
added: 24-07-2009

According to the result of nationwide sampling survey on 68 thousand rural households in 31 provinces (autonomous regions, municipalities) of China, it was indicated that per capita cash income of rural households reached 2,733 yuan in the first half year, a year-on-year increase of 8.1 percent, and a real growth of 8.1 percent after deducting price factors.
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Euro Area Balance of Payments in May 2009
added: 24-07-2009

In May 2009 the working day and seasonally adjusted current account of the euro area recorded a deficit of EUR 1.2 billion. In the financial account, combined direct and portfolio investment showed net inflows of EUR 60 billion.
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U.S. Base Salary Increases at Lowest Levels in the Past Decade
added: 24-07-2009

U.S. employees can expect pay increases of 3.0% in 2010, according to a new Hay Group study. Planned increases at 3.0% are consistent for executives, middle management, supervisory and clerical positions. After factoring in the consumer price index growth forecast for 2010 at 1.3%, the result is a ‘real’ gain of 1.7%.
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Asia-Pacific Governments Urged to Consider Conditional Cash Incentives
added: 24-07-2009

Asia-Pacific governments should consider enhancing the use of Conditional Cash Transfers to help vulnerable families affected by the global financial crisis, Asian Development Bank (ADB) Vice-President Ursula Schaefer-Preuss said.
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comScore Media Metrix Ranks Top 50 U.S. Web Properties for June 2009
added: 24-07-2009

comScore, Inc. released its monthly analysis of U.S. Web activity at the top online properties for June 2009 based on data from the comScore Media Metrix service. Online visitation to travel sites gained as Americans began planning and preparing for their summer vacations. The end of another school year resulted in an increase of interest at gaming sites. Career services and development sites saw strong growth due to the influx of recent college graduates entering the job market, in addition to a rising unemployment rate.
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