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Boomers and Their Parents' Generation Share Concerns, But Manage Differently

added: 14-05-2008

AARP and the AARP Bulletin released the most comprehensive survey yet examining how boomers and their parents' generation are managing the current economic downturn, from paying for everyday necessities to changing their investment strategies.

How Far Can China's IT Enterprises' Global Olympic Strategy Go?

added: 13-05-2008

At the end of December 2007, China's first International Olympic Committee's global cooperative TOP partner, Lenovo, announced it will exit the Olympic cooperative plan after 2008. Acer will take Lenovo's place. What's more, the competition between Acer and Lenovo is heating up in global PC market. Since Lenovo is quitting, China's sponsor enterprises are calmly examining the challenges and opportunities they face.

OECD Standardised Unemployment Rate Remains Stable at 5.5% in March 2008

added: 13-05-2008

The standardised unemployment rate for the OECD area was 5.5% in March 2008, the same as the previous month and 0.1 percentage point lower than a year earlier.

Commission Would Promote the Use of ICT to Improve Energy Efficiency

added: 13-05-2008

As part of its effort to combat climate change, the European Commission today announced that it would promote the use of ICT (Information and Communications Technologies) to improve energy efficiency throughout the economy, starting with buildings, lighting and the power grid.

Monster Employment Index Europe Dips in April 2008 due to Decline in Manufacturing Sector

added: 13-05-2008

The Monster Employment Index Europe dipped by five point points in April, as online job opportunities decreased across the European Union, primarily due to a decline in the manufacturing sector.

An EU27 Trade Deficit of 17 bn Euro with the LAC Countries in 2007

added: 13-05-2008

Between 2000 and 2007, EU27 exports of goods to the 33 Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) countries grew more slowly than imports: exports rose from 59 billion euro to 75 bn, while imports increased from 54 bn to 92 bn. As a result, the EU27 balance of trade with the LAC countries turned from a 5 bn surplus in 2000 to a 17 bn deficit in 2007. The LAC countries accounted for around 6% of the EU27's total external trade in goods in 2007.

Index of Global Philanthropy Shows Innovative Private Giving Transforming Aid to Developing Countries

added: 13-05-2008

Global giving is transforming aid to developing countries through higher amounts than ever before and in how it is being delivered.

World: Labor Cost and Food Prices Are Growing

added: 13-05-2008

The data on the Employment Cost Index or the data on hourly compensation (in the productivity reports) rarely make the headlines in the financial news. Yet, the picture they paint is an important one. These data are showing that labor cost increases are not slowing in a weak economic environment. In addition, largely energy-related, non-labor costs are continuing to heat up.

China's Inflation Is Easing

added: 13-05-2008

China's inflation is continuing at worrying high levels, and shows no signs of easing. Figures released yesterday show that inflation rose 8.5% in April from April 2007, and were up on the 8.3% rate in March, but down on the 8.7% in February, which was the highest for 12 years.

Despite Financial Concerns Facing World Markets, Corporations Continue To Relocate Employees at Record Levels

added: 12-05-2008

Despite a slowing economy, an overwhelming majority of multinational corporations remain highly optimistic about the global outlook for their businesses and say they plan to send more employees on overseas assignments in the months ahead, according to the new Global Relocation Trends Survey, published annually by GMAC Global Relocation Services.

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