African women key for trade in Africa Marie Singer Nov 21, 2013 0 African women play a crucial role in trade in Africa, says the World Bank, and for the continent’s success in…
Google Wallet Card launched Marie Singer Nov 21, 2013 0 Google Inc. has launched the Google Wallet Card. The pre-paid debit card allows people to shop in stores or use…
Global online games industry reshaped by rising Asian power Marie Singer Nov 20, 2013 0 The global online games industry is being reshaped by the rapid expansion of internet users in Asian countries,…
JPMorgan record settlement $13bn Marie Singer Nov 20, 2013 0 A JPMorgan record settlement of $13 billion with the US Department of Justice has been agreed regarding serious…
Bargain perception – sale price versus original price Marie Singer Nov 19, 2013 0 Sellers should make their customers focus on the original price rather than the sale price when encouraging them to…
Global GDP growth revised down, OECD Marie Singer Nov 19, 2013 0 The OECD has revised its global GDP growth forecast for 2013 to 2.7% from 3.1% in May. However, the Organization…
Dubai Airshow day two $193.9bn in orders Marie Singer Nov 18, 2013 0 Dubai Airshow day two has been another great day for the order books, bringing in $193.9 billion so far, after a…
Minimum wage and crime rates not linked Marie Singer Nov 18, 2013 0 Most people believe that by raising the minimum wage crime rates would go down, but this appears to be a myth.…
Dubai Airshow kicks off with $162.6 billion in orders in 3 hours Marie Singer Nov 17, 2013 0 Within three hours of the opening of the Dubai Airshow, orders worth $162.6 billion were placed, a record for any…
Greek recovery uncertain Marie Singer Nov 16, 2013 0 Is the Greek recovery here for the long haul? Has the worst of the Greek crisis been overcome and is the…
Why is working long hours bad for you and your employer? Marie Singer Nov 16, 2013 0 Working long hours gives you more money, more money means less stress about being able to get by financially,…
Uncertain global economic outlook, says DEPA Marie Singer Nov 15, 2013 0 Global economic outlook for the advanced economies remains uncertain, despite recent figures indicating stronger…
Global industrial production grew 4% in Q3 2013 Marie Singer Nov 15, 2013 0 Global industrial production grew by 4% (annualized) during the 3rd quarter of 2013, according to a new report by…
French competitiveness needs to be addressed Marie Singer Nov 15, 2013 0 In order to achieve healthy economic growth and create jobs French competitiveness needs to improve, says the…
Heinz shedding jobs in USA and Canada Marie Singer Nov 14, 2013 0 As part of an effort to improve efficiency, food maker H.J. Heinz is shedding jobs - closing plants in Idaho, South…
Janet Yellen says stimulus timing is crucial Marie Singer Nov 14, 2013 0 Federal Reserve System chairman nominee, Janet Yellen, said during a Senate Banking Committee hearing in Washington…