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British economy teeters on brink of recession
AFP, Published on 25/01/2012
» Britain's economy shrank by more than expected in the fourth quarter, data showed Wednesday, placing it dangerously close to recession as activity was hit by the eurozone crisis and austerity measures.
Davos elite confronts crisis of Western capitalism
AFP, Published on 25/01/2012
» Leaders of the global business elite were confronted on Wednesday with the fear that the Western model of capitalism has failed and is about to be shoved aside by emerging powers.
600 million new jobs 'needed in next 10 years'
AFP, Published on 24/01/2012
» The International Labour Organization on Tuesday released a pessimistic report for the global jobs market in 2012 saying urgent attention is needed to create 600 million new jobs in the next 10 years.
Multi-Purpose receptacle
Life, Athit Perawongmetha, Published on 24/01/2012
» Millions of cut flowers, all neatly bundled up and waiting for retailers to come collect them, can be seen every day, shortly after sunset, at Pak Klong Talat on Chakkraphet Road. Another common sight is the dozens of market porters, each equipped with a large basket strapped to a trolley. These hard-working people play a major role in the ongoing success of Bangkok's biggest trading centre for wholesale flowers, fruit and vegetables.
Creditors say Portugal's finance reforms on track
AFP, Published on 22/01/2012
» Portugal is successfully implementing a series of fiscal reforms that are key to gaining continued international financial assistance, its chief creditors said Saturday.
Greece pushes for debt deal as Italy set for reforms
AFP, Published on 21/01/2012
» Crunch talks between Greek officials and the nation's private sector creditors were adjourned till Saturday, as Italy prepared a major liberalisation programme and their eurozone partners held their breath.
Ministry opens job market, social security to foreigners
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 20/01/2012
» The Labour Ministry is freeing up the labour market to allow more foreigners to work here, in line with the regional free market which comes into effect in three years.
Post-Flood: Massive lay offs feared
Jon Fernquest, Published on 19/01/2012
» 27,390 workers already laid off in provinces around Bangkok. 822,341 have returned to work but 167,753 employees still without jobs.
Investors snap up eurozone debt
AFP, Published on 17/01/2012
» Cash-flush investors snapped up eurozone debt Tuesday despite a slew of sovereign downgrades, pouring money into the region's bailout fund as well as into Spanish and Greek paper.
Actions last year ensure more perils in 2012
News, Joseph Stiglitz, Published on 17/01/2012
» Last year 2011 will be remembered as the time when many ever-optimistic Americans began to give up hope. President John F Kennedy once said that a rising tide lifts all boats. But now, in the receding ebb, Americans are beginning to see not only that those with taller masts had been lifted far higher, but also that many of the smaller boats had been dashed to pieces in their wake.