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OECD Cuts Global Growth Forecasts
The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development has lowered its growth forecasts for 2013, warning that the world economy could easily slip into recession if the US and the...
US Companies Boosting Dividends Ahead of Fiscal Cliff
A record number of US companies are paying out special dividends this year in an attempt to avoid any possible tax hikes due to kick in at the beginning...
Haiti & Dominican Republic Hope To Raise $2.2 Billion To Eliminate Cholera
The governments of Haiti and the Dominican Republic have launched a joint project, backed by several international health groups, to eradicate cholera from their countries within the next ten...
India To Launch World’s Largest Cash-For-Poor Scheme
India’s ruling Congress party on Tuesday announced plans to begin transferring cash directly to its poorest citizens starting from January next year, reported the Wall Street Journal, in lieu...
China is Not a Currency Manipulator, Says US
The Obama administration has ruled that China is not a currency manipulator, but nevertheless said that the renminbi remains “significantly undervalued”. In its semi-annual report, the US Treasury said...
Infographic: Can Technology Enhance the Learning Process?
Technology is not only a critical part of learning, it is also an essential tool for communication and enhances student-teacher engagement. Check out the following infographic which examines which...
Brazil Boasts Lowest Deforestation Rate In 24 Years Ahead Of Climate Change Talks
The pace of deforestation in Brazil's Amazon rainforest slowed dramatically last year thanks to increased government efforts against illegal farming and logging, touted Brazilian officials on Tuesday, as almost...
Are the UK’s Banking Regulations Helping The Industry?
UK financial regulation is currently the responsibility of the Financial Services Authority. However, from April, 2013, the Financial Services Bill will create two industry regulators: the Financial Conduct Authority...
Asia Would Be “Unbelievably Stupid” Not to Learn From Mistakes of West
Asian financial markets and regulatory bodies need to understand and learn from the mistakes of the West or risk having their own interests trampled upon, said the chief executive...
Warren Buffett Calls for “Minimum Tax” on Wealth
One of the world’s richest and most successful investors has reiterated calls for a so-called Buffett-tax, or a minimum tax rate on millionaires, arguing that higher taxes would not...


