Turkish economy to shrink 3.6 in 2009
ANKARA AFP - Turkeys economy will contract 3. ...
OPEC may cut output again if demand falls- Iran
TEHRAN AFP - OPEC may cut oil production again if global demand for crude continues to fall in the near future- Mohammad Ali Khatibi- Irans representative in the group- said on Monday. ...
Fujitsu Releases High-performance- Energy-saving 48-port Ethernet Switch
Tokyo- Apr 13- 2009 - JCN Newswire - Fujitsu Limited today announced the development of a new compact Ethernet switch- the SR-S348TC1- which combines low power consumption with fast data throughput for use in datacenters and corporate networks that handle large volumes of data. The new switch is available beginning today. ...
First Singapore-China Subway Drama- A Starry Night
Singapore- Apr 13- 2009 - ACN Newswire - Made-by-Singapore content is going international on a new platform. The Media Development Authority MDA- Singapore media company Ufinity and Chinese company Prime Time Entertainment- are collaborating to produce the first Singapore-China subway drama - A Starry Night - to be broadcast simultaneously in trains and train stations in Singapore and China- reaching out to over 15 million daily commuters. ...
China industrial output up 8.3 in March
BEIJING AFP - Chinas industrial output rose 8. ...
Tech Mahindra wins bid for Satyam
India's Tech Mahindra has won the bid for Satyam Computer Services in a sale aimed at giving the scandal-hit outsourcing giant a new start- Satyam says. ...
China eyes new stimulus to boost spending
SHANGHAI AFP - China is drawing up a fresh economic stimulus aimed at boosting consumption- state media reported Monday- on top of a previous multi-billion-dollar plan targeting investment. ...
Tech Mahindra wins bid for Satyam
India's Tech Mahindra has won the bid for Satyam Computer Services in a sale aimed at giving the scandal-hit outsourcing giant a new start- Satyam says. ...
SKorea expects FTA talks with US next month
SEOUL AFP - South Korea expects new talks with the United States next month on ratifying a free trade pact- its trade minister said- adding Washington now seems more in favour of the deal. ...
Brisbane airport expansion to be delayed
More than $1.7 billion worth of construction at Brisbane airport has been deferred due to a fall in tourist numbers. ...
Russias Lukoil to send team to Iraq for talks
MOSCOW AFP - A delegation from Russias Lukoil will soon visit Iraq to discuss reactivating a multibillion-dollar exploration contract- Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki said in an interview published Monday. ...
New car fleet- Govt opts for Aussie-made over climate-friendly
The Northern Territory Government has refused to switch its car fleet to the most environmentally-friendly models on the market because they are not made in Australia. ...
Kleenmaid collapse will hurt Vic customers- MP warns
The Victorian Minister for Consumer Affairs- Tony Robinson- says thousands of Victorians will suffer after the collapse of appliance company Kleenmaid. ...
Kleenmaid collapse will hurt Vic customers- MP warns
The Victorian Minister for Consumer Affairs- Tony Robinson- says thousands of Victorians will suffer after the collapse of appliance company Kleenmaid. ...
Govt opts for Aussie made over climate friendly
The Northern Territory Government has refused to switch its car fleet to the most environmentally friendly models on the market because they are not made in Australia. ...
GM 'urged to prepare for bankruptcy'
The US Treasury Department has told General Motors to make all necessary preparations for a possible bankruptcy filing by June 1- the New York Times says. ...
Goldman raises 5.5 bln for secondary fund- reports
WASHINGTON AFP - US investment giant Goldman Sachs has raised 5. ...
Japan wholesale prices log fastest drop since 2002
TOKYO AFP - Japanese wholesale prices fell at their fastest annual pace in nearly seven years last month- official data showed Monday- adding to worries about the renewed threat of deflation. ...
US govt tells GM to prepare for bankruptcy filing
WASHINGTON AFP - The US Treasury Department has told General Motors to make all necessary preparations for a possible bankruptcy filing by June 1- even though the troubled automaker insists it can restructure its business on its own- The New York Times reported. ...
Credit crunch delays airport developments
The economic downturn has forced the Brisbane Airport to delay its two biggest infrastructure projects. ...
Commuters get wireless with security crackdown
Queensland Premier Anna Bligh says it will cost up to $4 million to install new wireless technology and security cameras on city trains in Brisbane. ...
Commuters get free wireless with security crackdown
Queensland Premier Anna Bligh says it will cost up to $4 million to install new wireless technology and security cameras on city trains in Brisbane. ...
Credit crunch delays airport developments
The economic downturn has forced the Brisbane Airport to delay its two biggest infrastructure projects. ...
Manila Hosts 3rd Asian Publishing Convention
Manila- Apr 13- 2009 - ACN Newswire - For the first time since its inception in 2007- the Asian Publishing Convention APC will be held here in Manila on July 16 -amp amp 17 at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel. The theme -amp quotMultimedia Content Development- Deployment and Management- Evolving Best Practices- Technology- Organization Structures- Biz Models -amp quot focuses on multimedia publishing in todays difficult environment. ...
Credit crunch delays airport developments
The economic downturn has forced the Brisbane Airport to delay its two biggest infrastructure projects. ...
Successful Very GC campaign axed
Gold Coast Tourism officials say the Very GC advertising campaign has been a success- despite a decision to dump the multi-million dollar brand at the end of next year. ...
More inspectors for Queensland mines
The Queensland Government has appointed seven new mine inspectors to improve safety at sites across the state. ...
Distressed debt funds eyeing Australia
Funds that specialise in reviving companies burdened by debt are looking at opportunities in Australia for the first time in more than 10 years. ...
Planned lending laws a diversion from bank rebellion
The Federal Opposition has accused the Government of trying to divert attention away from its failure to convince the big banks to pass on the latest interest rate cut. ...
Fish market in flurry of excellent Easter sales
If there is a downturn in consumer spending then it did not show up in fish sales over the Easter period. ...
More inspectors for Queensland mines
The Queensland Government has appointed seven new mine inspectors to improve safety at sites across the state. ...
Tilt train closure to affect tourism
Tourism groups say it is vital the tilt train service gets back on track as quickly as possible. ...
Telco BT to slash 10-000 jobs- report
British telecoms operator BT will cut 10-000 jobs when it reveals its preliminary results next month- reports say. ...
Standards Australia defends bushfire building code
Peak national standards body Standards Australia has rejected criticism of the new national bushfire building code. ...
Flood insurance decision brings relief
Coffs Harbour MP Andrew Fraser has welcomed NRMA Insurances decision to accept liability for claims relating to extensive damage caused by recent flooding on the New South Wales mid-north coast. ...
Planned lending laws a diversion from bank rebellion
The Federal Opposition has accused the Government of trying to divert attention away from its failure to convince the big banks to pass on the latest interest rate cut. ...
GCC mulls reopening free trade talks with EU
RIYADH AFP - The Gulf Cooperation Council chief and Saudi and Omani ministers on Sunday discussed how to revive talks on a free trade accord with the European Union that broke down in December- the official SPA news agency reported. ...
Fijian press protests against media clampdown
Fjian media outlets have risked the ire of the Government by protesting against the regimes clampdown on press freedoms. ...
Fijian press protests against media clampdown
Fjian media outlets have risked the ire of the Government by protesting against the regimes clampdown on press freedoms. ...
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