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Investors Wary the Philippines is Backtracking on Energy-Sector Reforms

added: 01-09-2008

Investors in the Philippines’ energy sector drove a 270% increase in committed investment in the first half of 2008, but are increasingly wary that the Philippines is backtracking on committed reforms.

Fuel Survey: Diesel Volumes Continue to Decline

added: 01-09-2008

Diesel volumes at truckstops continue this year to decline over 2007 volumes, according to a fuel survey conducted by NATSO, an association representing 1,100 truckstops and travel plazas. The survey also revealed a huge shift in purchases from premium and mid-grade gasoline to regular gasoline.

America's 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies Announced

added: 01-09-2008

America's 5000 fastest-growing private companies announced. The list is the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy - America's independent-minded entrepreneurs. Taken as a whole, these companies represent the backbone of the U.S. economy.

Restaurant Industry Performance Remained Soft

added: 01-09-2008

Restaurant industry performance remained sluggish in July, as the National Restaurant Association's comprehensive index of restaurant activity stood below 100 for the ninth consecutive month. The Association's Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) - a monthly composite index that tracks the health of and outlook for the U.S. restaurant industry - stood at 98.3 in July, unchanged from its June level.

Germany Solidifies Leading Position in PV Energy

added: 01-09-2008

Germany's recently approved "climate package" is its latest step in securing the country's position as a leading investment location in renewable energies.

Japanese Inflation Up/Indian Growth Down

added: 01-09-2008

A nervous Japanese Government has revealed a US$105.8 billion (11,500 billion yen) economic stimulus package which includes an income tax cut, fuel subsidies and government loans to small and medium-sized companies.

International Report Card on Parenting Policies: U.S. Gets a 'Gentleman's C'

added: 01-09-2008

When it comes to giving fathers and mothers equal access to time off from work to care for new babies, the United States gets a "gentleman's C," ranking in the middle of 21 wealthy countries, according to a Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR) report presented to the Council on Contemporary Families in time for Labor Day.

IBISWorld's Labor Day Employment Outlook: Best Paying States, Wage Growth & More

added: 01-09-2008

This Labor Day, as employment falls an average 66,000 jobs per month and unemployment is expected to rise to six percent by year's end, many people are wondering, "Where's the money?" IBISWorld takes a look at the latest U.S. employment trends, including the top performers, wealthiest regions and highest wage growth.

Green Issues: Brits are Changing Their Behavior to go "Green"

added: 31-08-2008

The majority of Brits believe that our own natural environment is in good health, according to the findings of a global study by market insight leader TNS.

Slow Economy is Causing Flat or Lower Salary Expectations for Job Seekers

added: 31-08-2008

In addition to creating higher unemployment and job-loss fears among working professionals, the weakened U.S. economy is also casting a shadow on the psyches of job candidates and how aggressively they bargain for starting salaries when seeking new employment opportunities, according to a new monthly report from Jobfox.

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