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New ‘Pacific Alliance’ Upbeat and Seeking Competitive Advantages

Leaders of Pacific Alliance: Ollanta Humala, President of Peru; Juan Manuel Santos, President of Colombia; Sebastián Piñera, President of Chile;…

12 years ago

European Investment Fund (EIF): EUR 180m of Loans for Microbusinesses Across Europe Under Progress Microfinance

After completing his 26-month military service, Andronikos (23) set up his own car wash business on his parent’s land. The…

12 years ago

Institute for New Economic Thinking (INET) and INET Council on the Euro Zone Crisis (ICEC): Europe is Sleepwalking Towards Disaster of Incalculable Proportions

The alternative to fixing the euro is a catastrophic crisis with the euro zone socially unsustainable. The dilemma is how…

12 years ago

Brazil Cuts Interest Rates to Record Low to Stimulate GDP Growth

As less consumer spending and lower business confidence cause the Brazilian economy to slow, President Rousseff looks to boost growth…

12 years ago

World Bank Group: Create Jobs by Focusing Industries to be Competitive

Focusing Investment in Industries Poised for Growth Can Help Generate Jobs, Income and Wealth.  By Janamitra Devan Job creation is…

12 years ago

European Council’s Van Rompey: Europe Must Overcome Crisis to Defend Democratic Values

European Council President Herman Van Rompuy’s speech "Europe on the World Stage" recently given in London emphasized the complete change…

12 years ago

Itaú Unibanco Forms JV With Banco BMG

Itaú Unibanco announced on Tuesday an agreement with the Banco BMG to offer, distribution and marketing of payroll services. The…

12 years ago

Barclays’ Libor Rate Fixing Leads to Resignations

Barclays last week agreed to pay $453 million to settle U.S. and British authorities' allegations that the British bank tried…

12 years ago

BRIC Stocks Now Out of Favour … Later to Be an Incredible Investment Opportunity

With BRIC stock valuations currently low and yet with strong long term projected growth a great buying opportunity may materialize…

12 years ago

OECD: Ominous Signs for International Investment

By Michael Gestrin, OECD After two years of steady gains, international M&A activity plunged by $107 billion, or 45%, in…

12 years ago