Article | May 22, 2012 - 12:15pm
"Fiscal consolidation and structural measures must proceed hand in hand, to make the (fiscal) adjustment process as growth-friendly as possible. Finding a careful balance between spending cuts and revenue increases is critically important. The reform agenda (in the Eurozone) must also be specifically targeted at supporting employment, reducing inequalities and protecting the weakest segments of the population”.
Article | May 20, 2012 - 9:44pm
The Danish government aims to boost export to emerging economies by 50% within the next five years. The priority is China market which represents a huge domestic market and the strong presence of Danish companies and manufacturers, Scand Asia reported.
The Danish government aims to boost export to emerging economies by 50% within the next five years. The priority is China market which represents a huge domestic market and the strong presence of Danish companies and manufacturers, Scand Asia reported.
The export strategy came as the economies of Brazil, Russia, India and China (BRIC) are expected to outpace the G7 rich country group by as early as 2025.
Article | May 20, 2012 - 9:44pm
The Danish government aims to boost export to emerging economies by 50% within the next five years. The priority is China market which represents a huge domestic market and the strong presence of Danish companies and manufacturers, Scand Asia reported.
The Danish government aims to boost export to emerging economies by 50% within the next five years. The priority is China market which represents a huge domestic market and the strong presence of Danish companies and manufacturers, Scand Asia reported.
The export strategy came as the economies of Brazil, Russia, India and China (BRIC) are expected to outpace the G7 rich country group by as early as 2025.
Blog entry | May 20, 2012 - 10:48pm
The Kobe City Museum displays a rare map of the world that dates back to 1695. Copied from a Dutch original by a Japanese artist, it shows the four continents, Europe, America, Asia and Africa, surrounded by illustrations of people in traditional costumes.
The Kobe City Museum displays a rare map of the world that dates back to 1695. Copied from a Dutch original by a Japanese artist, it shows the four continents, Europe, America, Asia and Africa, surrounded by illustrations of people in traditional costumes. If the Shogun and his court were always eager to purchase updated maps from Dutch traders, it was less for their geographical interest than for the artistic representations of the unknown world, they offered.
Blog entry | May 20, 2012 - 10:28pm
The Olympic games are a big challenge to London. London is becoming more and more a central Hub in a world of change and it will be an imperative to establish a new ambition as an answer to the expectations of lotos of people, more demanding and more capable of driving the imperative of excellence.
The Olympic games are a big challenge to London. London is becoming more and more a central Hub in a world of change and it will be an imperative to establish a new ambition as an answer to the expectations of lotos of people, more demanding and more capable of driving the imperative of excellence. The new challenge to London is also and above all a possibility to the future of a world in change. London has a strong agenda for the future and it is an imperative for Europe to have the collective intelligence of sharing it in a strategic way.
Blog entry | May 18, 2012 - 10:10am
NEW DELHI – On her recent trip to China, Bangladesh, and India, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton was eager to trumpet America’s “New Silk Road” strategy, which she unveiled last September. But the Silk Road was a trade route, whereas knife-edge diplomacy dominated Clinton’s Asian tour.
NEW DELHI – On her recent trip to China, Bangladesh, and India, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton was eager to trumpet America’s “New Silk Road” strategy, which she unveiled last September. But the Silk Road was a trade route, whereas knife-edge diplomacy dominated Clinton’s Asian tour.
Article | May 17, 2012 - 8:24pm
Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev on May 17,during a legal forum ahead of his participation to the G8 summit at Camp David, warned Western powers ,stating that a military intervention in the affairs of sovereign states could lead to war, even nuclear war.
Russian Prime Minister clearly referred to his country's position, contrary to the Western powers,on issues such as Syria and elsewhere in the Middle East.
Article | May 15, 2012 - 4:24pm
At least 18 people, including 5 civilians, were reportedly killed in Yemen in airstrikes against al-Qaeda. It is the fourth day of actions against the Yemeni branch of the militant Islamist group.
Article | May 14, 2012 - 3:58pm
Talks over the resolution of the Armenia-Azerbaijani Nagorno Karabagh conflict have turned into discussions on potential gas deals and future closer EU-Azerbaijani cooperation.
Just recently, Azerbaijan had started to seek closer cooperation with countries like Bulgaria and other EU member states.
There have been various bi-lateral meetings with the Bulgarian Prime Minister, President of the Parliament and even with the European Commissioner for energy, Günther Oettinger.
Suddenly, talks over the resolution of the Armenia-Azerbaijani Nagorno Karabagh conflict turned into discussions on potential gas deals and future closer EU-Azerbaijani cooperation.
What is the game Azerbaijan plays?
Article | May 14, 2012 - 8:21pm
During the Fifth Trilateral Summit Meeting among China, the Republic of Korea (ROK) and Japan, held in Beijing on May 13 and 14, the three countries agreed to launch talks on a free trade area (FTA) this year and signed a promotion, facilitation and protection of investment agreement.
Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao, said that the trilateral cooperation has become an important platform for the three East Asian countries to cement good-neighborly, friendship and expand common interests.
Article | May 13, 2012 - 9:46pm
In a recent meeting with Turkmen President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, US General Electric Energy CEO for Eastern Europe, CIS and Russia Cristiano Tortelli said the company attaches great importance to the ongoing effective co-operation with Turkmenistan and intends to actively develop this co-operation further, news agencies reported.
In a recent meeting with Turkmen President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, US General Electric Energy CEO for Eastern Europe, CIS and Russia Cristiano Tortelli said the company attaches great importance to the ongoing effective co-operation with Turkmenistan and intends to actively develop this co-operation further, news agencies reported.
Article | May 13, 2012 - 9:45pm
Speaking in Baku, International Monetary Fund (IMF) Middle East and Central Asia Department (MCD) Deputy Director Nadeem Ilahi said prospects for the development of Azerbaijan's economy in the short term are generally favourable, news agencies reported.
Speaking in Baku, International Monetary Fund (IMF) Middle East and Central Asia Department (MCD) Deputy Director Nadeem Ilahi said prospects for the development of Azerbaijan's economy in the short term are generally favourable, news agencies reported. He recalled that last year the main indicator of economic development of the country namely the non-oil GDP grew by 9.9%, marking a good indicator.
Article | May 13, 2012 - 9:51pm
A group of nine deputies of the European Parliament headed by Paulo Bertalochi recently paid a visit to Dushanbe to attend the second session of the Committee for Interparliamentary Cooperation between European Union and Tajikistan, Asia-Plus quoted the Lower Chamber of Tajikistan’s Parliament as saying.
A group of nine deputies of the European Parliament headed by Paulo Bertalochi recently paid a visit to Dushanbe to attend the second session of the Committee for Interparliamentary Cooperation between European Union and Tajikistan, Asia-Plus quoted the Lower Chamber of Tajikistan’s Parliament as saying. The deputies met with Tajikistan President Emomali Rahmon, speaker of the Majlisi Namoyandagon of the Majlisi Oli Shukurjon Zuhurov. They discussed further expansion of inter-parliamentary relations.
Article | May 13, 2012 - 10:16pm
Less-buoyant external demand and worsening terms of trade which might entail economic rebalancing, has urged international credit rating agency Standard & Poor to downgrade the outlook on Turkey's credit ratings, reads a press release.
Less-buoyant external demand and worsening terms of trade which might entail economic rebalancing, has urged international credit rating agency Standard & Poor to downgrade the outlook on Turkey's credit ratings, reads a press release.
Turkish exports in April fell 2.9% from April 2011 to $11.4 billion, according to figures released today by Turkish Exporters Assembly (TIM) President Mehmet Buyukeksi at a press meeting in the Balikesir province in western Turkey.
Article | May 11, 2012 - 4:56pm
The EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Catherine Ashton and Iraq Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari signed on 11 May a Partnership and Cooperation Agreement between the EU and Iraq.
Article | May 11, 2012 - 12:00pm
During a first historical visit to Europe, a parliamentary delegation from Myanmar guided by Thura U Shwe Mann, speaker of the Pyithu Hluttaw/House of Representatives, was in Brussels to meet with the leaders of the EU and with the Belgian Institutions.
During a first historical visit to Europe, a parliamentary delegation from Myanmar guided by Thura U Shwe Mann, speaker of the Pyithu Hluttaw/House of Representatives, was in Brussels to meet with the leaders of the EU and with the Belgian Institutions.
Article | May 11, 2012 - 5:49pm
Helen Clark, formerly the longest serving New Zealand premier, has just announced that she will be seeking a second term as the first female head of the UN Development Programme. While visiting Brussels, she spoke to New Europe.
Helen Clark, formerly the longest serving New Zealand premier, has just announced that she will be seeking a second term as the first female head of the UN Development Programme. While visiting Brussels, she spoke to New Europe.
Does coming from the Southern hemisphere give you a different perspective?
Article | May 10, 2012 - 10:46am
On 9 May, Europe Day, Cyprus celebrated it in a truly European way. Due to begin the Presidency of the Council of the EU, Cypriot Deputy Minister for EU Affairs Andreas Mavroyiannis headed the unveiling of the country's logo for the presidency. It was a ship "whose hull doubles as a dove, with colourful sail, heading to the heart of Europe".
Mavroyiannis said the logo “brings to mind the island character of Cyprus with its long maritime tradition and the fact that our country today has the third largest fleet in the EU”.
Article | May 8, 2012 - 10:41am
Armenia's ruling Republican Party is poised to command a majority of seats in the national parliament after winning around 44% of votes in the elections on 6 May. The centre-right party of Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan came ahead of its former coalition partner, the Prosperous Armenia party, which gathered about 30% of votes.
Article | May 8, 2012 - 4:15pm
The European Union is considering a special package for Pakistani market, particularly the textile sector, and for this a proposal had already been presented, said Polish Deputy Minister of Economy Andrzej Dycha.
Poland is also keen to discuss bilateral relations with Pakistan and reduce the trade imbalance that exists between the two countries.
However, the EU is likely to increase the number of quota restricted items from 20 to 23 in the EU package for Pakistan.
Article | May 7, 2012 - 1:46pm
Several economic agreements were signed during Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s
visit to Kazakhstan on 3-4 May. This was during the Hungary-Kazakhstan business forum where Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán expressed his satisfaction with the cooperation with Kazakhstan which will help his country come out of the crisis.
Article | May 6, 2012 - 10:20pm
Norway's Telenor has written down the remaining fixed and intangible assets in India amounting to 3.9 billion Norwegian crowns ($680.9 million), Economic Times reported.
Norway's Telenor has written down the remaining fixed and intangible assets in India amounting to 3.9 billion Norwegian crowns ($680.9 million), Economic Times reported.
Telenor has warned it will exit India if the government accepts the telecom regulator's proposals to auction airwaves at 13 times the price used in 2008, highlighting the uncertainty shrouding a sector till recently seen as a poster child for liberalisation.
Article | May 6, 2012 - 10:12pm
Upon invitation by Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu, Cameroon’s Foreign Minister recently paid a visit to Turkey. This was the first formal visit from Cameroon to Turkey on foreign ministers level, the Turkish Foreign Ministry said.
Upon invitation by Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu, Cameroon’s Foreign Minister recently paid a visit to Turkey. This was the first formal visit from Cameroon to Turkey on foreign ministers level, the Turkish Foreign Ministry said.
During talks with Turkish officials, Mbonjo discussed bilateral relations as well as recent developments especially in African continent.
Blog entry | May 2, 2012 - 11:09am
CAMBRIDGE – The most widely held theory of politics is also the simplest: the powerful get what they want. Financial regulation is driven by the interests of banks, health policy by the interests of insurance companies, and tax policy by the interests of the rich.
CAMBRIDGE – The most widely held theory of politics is also the simplest: the powerful get what they want. Financial regulation is driven by the interests of banks, health policy by the interests of insurance companies, and tax policy by the interests of the rich. Those who can influence government the most – through their control of resources, information, access, or sheer threat of violence – eventually get their way.
Blog entry | April 30, 2012 - 11:22am
BERLIN – There can be little reasonable doubt today that the People’s Republic of China will dominate the world of the twenty-first century. The country’s rapid economic growth, strategic potential, huge internal market, and enormous investment in infrastructure, education, and research and development, as well as its massive military buildup, will see to that.
BERLIN – There can be little reasonable doubt today that the People’s Republic of China will dominate the world of the twenty-first century. The country’s rapid economic growth, strategic potential, huge internal market, and enormous investment in infrastructure, education, and research and development, as well as its massive military buildup, will see to that. This means that, in political and economic terms, we are entering an East and Southeast Asian century.
