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Russia Joins the WTO as 156th Member
Russia officially joins the World Trade Organisation today, after a 19-year wait, as the group’s 156th member. As a permanent member of the UN Security Council and a leading...
Which Country Wastes $165bn of Food Each Year?
A study by the Natural Resources Defense Council has found that Americans throw away nearly half of their food each year with the waste worth approximately $165 billion annually...
Infographic: Injuries & Fatalities At The Work Place
Let’s face it: Although every job bears its own health and personal risks, some jobs are just far more dangerous than others. While many of us enjoy cushy jobs...
ECB Employees “Overworked” From Handling Crisis: Report
The European Central Bank (ECB) is planning to hire more workers to monitor the eurozone crisis, reported the Associated Press on Wednesday, after Bank President Mario Draghi admitted that...
Greece Euro Exit Will Be Manageable: ECB Official
A leading member of the European Central Bank has said a Greek exit from the common currency would eventually be manageable. However, the official cautioned that it is not...
War With Iran Could Cost Israel’s Economy $42 Billion: Study
An attack on Iran's nuclear facilities by Israel’s military could cost the Jewish state nearly 167 billion shekels ($42 billion) in economic damage over five years, said business information...
Rich Less Likely To Donate To Charity Than Middle Class: Study
Wealthy Americans may donate more money, in absolute dollars, to charity than their less affluent counterparts, but they tend to give away a smaller share of their income as...
Shell Spending Millions On ‘Private Army’ In Nigeria
Oil giant Royal Dutch Shell plc spent nearly $383 million, between 2007 and 2009, to protect its oil installations and staff in Nigeria, revealed London-based oil watchdog Platform on...
Infographic: The Economics Of Obesity
According to a recent study, obesity may indirectly cost the U.S. economy over $450 billion a year. Furthemore, a recent poll by Gallup also estimated that U.S. businesses lose...
Infographic: The Rise of Lithium
Thanks to strong demand for pop gadgets such as the iPad, lithium has become one of the fastest growing markets. In fact, a recent report suggests the lithium market...


