Banking proposals threaten global growth
A new study by the Cato Institute concludes that U.S. and UK domestic and foreign banking proposals may threaten global growth.
The authors, Louise C....
Workplace fun helps retain employees but may reduce productivity
In the hospitality industry, workplaces where managers encourage employees - particularly the younger ones - to have fun in their jobs, are better at...
German business climate index at 18-month high in November
The German Business Climate index for industry and trade, issued by the ifo Institute, Center for Economic Studies (CESifo GmbH), increased significantly in November...
The Venezuelan economy – wanton destruction
The Venezuelan economy should be the richest of the Americas, it has more oil reserves than anywhere in the world, even more than Saudi...
African women key for trade in Africa
African women play a crucial role in trade in Africa, says the World Bank, and for the continent’s success in exploiting its trade potential...
When a brand dies, so does the consumer community that loves it
A new US study in the Journal of Consumer Research that examines consumer behavior surrounding the death of a brand, suggests that when a...
Google Wallet Card launched
Google Inc. has launched the Google Wallet Card.
The pre-paid debit card allows people to shop in stores or use ATMs to withdraw cash without...
California to have $3.2 billion budget surplus in 2015 – say analysts
For the first time since the dot-com boom, California’s independent Legislative Analyst’s Office predicts huge cash surpluses (in the multi-billions) over the next few...
Airbus receives orders worth $44bn at Dubai Airshow
Airbus gained 160 orders and commitments at the Dubai Airshow 2013, worth approximately $44 billion, the company announced, highlighting the strong appeal of its...
Volkswagen is world’s largest private sector R&D investor
A new report shows that for the first time since 2004, a company in the European Union (EU), Volkswagen, is the world's largest private...