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Das St. Petersburg International Economic Forum: Effiziente Fuhrerschaft
New York City :: NY :: USA | 11 months ago
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Das offizielle Programm des Forums umfasst eine Reihe von Sitzungen, die im Rahmen von vier inhaltlich aufeinander bezogenen Saulen organisiert werden und in verschiedenen Formaten konzipiert sind. Dies soll die Interaktivitat fordern und die
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Mining boom not to blame, says Stevens
Brisbane :: Australia | 11 months ago
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Speaking at the federal government's economic forum in Brisbane, Mr Stevens said a major shift in household spending and saving patterns was the overriding influence on the economy. "I actually think that a lot of the disquiet and dissatisfaction
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Visa Launches Video Game to Help Educate Youth on Balancing Savings with Prudent Spending to Reach Financial Goals
Montreal :: Canada | 11 months ago
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Today, Visa Canada is launching a dynamic educational video game called Money Metropolis that teaches youth the basics of setting financial goals, earning, saving, and prudent spending. The game, which Visa will officially launch in both French and
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China, Myanmar highlighted in Asia's geopolitical scene
Shanghai :: China | 12 months ago
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Two dynamic changes in Asia came to the forefront at the 2012 World Economic Forum East Asia's session on "Geopolitics: the rise of China and the opening up of Myanmar", and the views of the two world superpowers could not have been more contrasting.
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Suu Kyi calls for 'healthy skepticism' on Myanmar
Bangkok :: Thailand | 12 months ago
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Myanmar's opposition leader and former political prisoner Aung San Suu Kyi has urged the international community to exercise "healthy skepticism" as her country sheds half a century of military rule. Suu Kyi noted that Myanmar is
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Deutsche Welle: Burmese comedian makes film about migrant workers in Thailand
Samut Sakhon :: Thailand | 12 months ago
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Tens of thousands of migrant workers from Myanmar work in Thailand's building, fishing and rubber industries, with very few rights. Zarganar, a famous comedian fresh out of jail, puts the spotlight on their plight. In the migrant village of Tong Kha
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WTO's head warns of Asian protectionism threat
Bangkok :: Thailand | 12 months ago
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The head of the World Trade Organisation on Thursday warned against growing Asian protectionism and said the region would not escape the impact of economic woes across the globe. WTO Director General Pascal Lamy acknowledged the region's relative
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Telenor hosts cocktail reception for participants of World Economic Forum on East Asia 2012
Bangkok :: Thailand | 12 months ago
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The event was also attended by a number of dignitaries from the government, corporate leaders, representatives of international organizations and members of the diplomatic circle. (From left): Jon Eddy Abdullah, CEO of dtac, Borge Brende, Managing
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East Asia takes the lead in enabling global trade growth
Bangkok :: Thailand | 12 months ago
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The night markets and barges cruising down the Chao Phraya River are vivid testaments to how trade is playing an important role in bringing goods and an improved quality of life to the growing Thai middle class. Thailand has also emerged as an
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Suu Kyi makes history with arrival in Thailand
Yangon :: Myanmar | 12 months ago
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The scene at the Bangkok airport might have been unimaginable a couple of years ago. Suu Kyi arrived not as a jailed activist but as a parliamentarian of her homeland. The government of Myanmar, also known as Burma, has been praised internationally
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