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First Takes: GE, Other Global Giants Take on World's Water Woes, and MoreFirst Takes: GE, Other Global Giants Take on World's Water Woes, and More
GreenBiz.com

Founded by WRI, Goldman Sachs and General Electric, the group launched today intends to harness the efforts in business,the public sector and academia to tackle water issues by measuring, mapping and reporting on global water risks. ...
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American Express Global Business Travel to Showcase Latest Technology and ...
MarketWatch (press release)
NEW YORK, Aug 16, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- American Express Global Business Travel, a long standing exhibitor at the Global Business Travel Association Convention (GBTA), is returning once again this year and can be found at booth #1075. ...
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Forbes Ranks Infosys as One of the World's Most Innovative Companies
San Francisco Chronicle (press release)
Infosys, the global consulting and technology services company has been ranked #15 in Forbes List of The World's Most Innovative Companies. Infosys's innovative business consulting, technology services and products have helped clients in over 30 ...
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State Street Corporation Wins International Stevie(R) Award for Global Marketing
MarketWatch (press release)
Organizations all over the world are eligible to compete in The International Business Awards, and can enter in any of the more than 40 categories from Company of the Year and Best New Product of the Year to Corporate Social Responsibility Program of ...
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Global warming could deliver a jolt to coffee lovers
Toronto Star
Up to 60 per cent of the world's coffee-growing regions will no longer be viable by 2050 thanks to climate change, according to a recent estimate from the Global Coffee Quality Research Initiative. And that, says Trillium Asset Management researcher ...
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Second Annual No Magic World Conference Showcases Technology Industry Leaders ...
MarketWatch (press release)
PLANO, Texas, Aug 16, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- No Magic, Inc., the leading global provider of integrated modeling, simulation & analysis solutions and services, today announced it will hold its Second Annual World Conference September 25-28th at the ...
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Dubai is venue for 12th Forbes global CEO conference
gulfnews.com
... built to foster international business and opportunities, has led to a steady rise in multinational companies establishing their regional headquarters here." Recent speakers at the Forbes GlobalCEO Conference include the world's richest man, ...
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Airlines Race for Slice of Expanding Asia Market
New York Times
“Whatever happens in financial markets over the coming weeks and months, one thing we know — Asia will continue to play a larger part in the global economy and a bigger role in the world,” Alan Joyce, the Qantas chief executive, said Tuesday in a ...
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THE VERDICT: Google-Motorola Will Be A Colossal Disaster*
Business Insider
Google is a massive global software company with huge profit margins, genius engineers, extraordinarily high pay scales, and a near-monopoly on the most amazing advertising business the world has ever seen. Motorola is a has-been, low-margin, ...
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Business Insider
Asset managers expect sharp slowdown but not recession
gulfnews.com
By Babu Das Augustine, Deputy Business Editor The bull statue near the New York Stock Exchange. Investors are pessimistic about the global economy, a survey has shown. Dubai: A survey of asset managers across the world by Bank of America Merrill Lynch ...
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Asian stock markets mixed as investors weigh conflicting signals on economic ...
Washington Post
It has been promoting Hong Kong, a Chinese territory with its own currency, as an offshore market for foreigners to conduct yuan business separate from the mainland, which is kept isolated from globalcapital flows. Australia's S&P/ASX 200 was up 1.6 ...
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Tories block economists from hearing: Why cause 'worry'?
Globe and Mail
Today's numbers sent new shivers through global markets, and raised questions about whether Germany and France can together solve the ills of the Old World. "The underlying issue has been left unresolved, the market doesn't care right now about future ...
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On the global ladder, the only way is up
The Australian
According to the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics summary for 2008-09, gross expenditure on research and development by government, universities and business has now surpassed 2.21 per cent of gross domestic product placing Australia 11th on the ...
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Air China Becomes the Global Business Travel Solutions Provider for Siemens
PR Newswire (press release)
The signing ceremony was attended by Air China Commercial Committee Vice Chairman Shi Zengqi and Siemens World Procurement Vice President Bernd Schulz. The agreement covers markets of China, Germany, Italy, Russia, Brazil and Spain, satisfying the ...
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Wal-Mart Top 10 Sustainability Projects Underscore Global Leadership
Forbes
SAP is the world's leading provider of business software - enterprise resource planning, businessintelligence, and related applications and services that help companies of all sizes and in more than 25 industries run better. ...
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The Economics of the Scrap Copper Market
Copper Investing News
The scrap copper market is a global business. Currently, the United States is theworld's largest exporter of scrap copper in the world, and accounted for 20 percent of the world's total copper-based scrap exports in 2010. China is the world's largest ...
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Update on the latest news, sports, business and entertainment:
NECN
In the US, economic reports are mixed: Housing remains weak, but factory output rose last month at its fastest pace since an earthquake in Japan disrupted global manufacturing in March. Economic worries overshadowed strong US profit reports. ...
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FedEx Trade Networks Further Expands Global Network with Three Additional ...
MarketWatch (press release)
With annual revenues of $38 billion, the company offers integrated business applications through operating companies competing collectively and managed collaboratively, under the respected FedEx brand. Consistently ranked among the world's most admired ...
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inVNT Expands Global Reach with Opening of London Office
MarketWatch (press release)
NEW YORK & LONDON, Aug 16, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- inVNT, a live events agency that enhances and supports brand messaging for some of the world's largest companies and trade associations, announced today that it has expanded its global footprint with ...
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UL to Acquire Quality Assurance Business of STR Holdings, Inc.
PR Newswire (press release)
The UL brand is known, trusted and respected around the world and our team will continue itsglobal leadership as part of UL." "STR's Quality Assurance business complements our electronics and electrical expertise by enabling us to offer retail ...
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Business needs stronger voice in global climate negotiations − De Boer
Creamer Media's Engineering News
“The South African government will not have an easy time of making a success of Durban,” said De Boer, noting that it would be particularly difficult since the world was still in the midst of a globaleconomic crisis, and many commentators felt that ...
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MSCI Equity Indices August 2011 Index Review
MarketWatch (press release)
MSCI Global Investable Market Indices: There will be no additions to and 19 deletions from the MSCI ACWI Investable Market Index. MSCI Global All Cap Indices: There will be no additions to and 32 deletions from the MSCI World All Cap Index. ...
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Vringo Announces the Global Launch of Facetones on Nokia Devices
MarketWatch (press release)
"We are excited to be working with Nokia as we continue to expand the global footprint of our Facetones product," said Andrew Perlman, Vringo's President. "Nokia is the largest handset manufacturer in the world, and sells devices in over 150 countries, ...
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Volt Information Sciences Ranks Among Top Companies Leveraging Social Media ...
MarketWatch (press release)
NEW YORK, Aug 16, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Volt Information Sciences, Inc., a global provider of talent, technology and consulting solutions, announced its ranking on the "Top 25 Social Companies" list in the 2011 Social Business Report. ...
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Good for GM, Good for China
Wall Street Journal
For one thing, simply making an entrance in China wasn't enough: GM's first Chinese venture, building S-10 pickups in Shenyang, was a disaster, exposing profound misunderstandings about the most basic facts of Chinese life and business. Global ...
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Wall Street Journal
N Health Finds Panacea for Procurement in Ariba
MarketWatch (press release)
SUNNYVALE, Calif., Aug 16, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- As the costs of administering healthcare continue to rise, providers around the world are seeking innovative ways to lower their expenses while maintaining the highest levels of quality and service. ...
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With German growth stumbling, Europe has little margin for error
MarketWatch
Germany is one of the few viable sources of global growth. And because it is a huge exporter, Germany is a good leading indicator for what is happening to the rest of global demand. If the worldeconomy is going to run into serious trouble this autumn, ...
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Enterprise MobileNext Forum Announces Innovative Conference Program Focused on ...
Sacramento Bee
IDG World Expo is a business unit of IDG, the world's leading technology media, research and event company. International Data Corporation (IDC) is the premier global provider of market intelligence, advisory services, and events for the information ...
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Telcentris and WTG Partner to Extend Reach of VoxOx In Business Product Suite ...
San Francisco Chronicle (press release)
Recently named #1 Master Agent in the United States by Telecom Association, WTG boasts more than 2000 sub-agents and dozens of carriers and vendors in its global roster. The agency is renowned for its portfolio covering nearly every telecommunications ...
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A Tale of Two Types of Entrepreneurship in China
Forbes
Interests: Global markets, business and investment strategy, and market commentary. Blogs: www.Bubblebustinvesting www.Topeconomicarticles.com Location: Brookville, New York The author is a Forbes contributor. The opinions expressed are those of the ...
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UT Extension to Cut 44 Grant-Funded Jobs
Memphis Daily News
13, at the Holiday Inn University of Memphis, 3700 Central Ave., from 8:30 am to 1:30 pm Butler Snow was recognized as Law Firm of the Year in the categories of product liability and management labor and employment by Lawyers World Global Awards 2011. ...
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McDonald's Announces Senior Management Changes
MarketWatch (press release)
"Doug's and Jose's appointments reflect our solid succession planning process and the globalalignment around McDonald's business strategy, the Plan to Win." McDonald's is the world'sleading global foodservice retailer with more than 33000 locations ...
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ArcelorMittal USA Selects Enviance to Manage Environmental Initiatives
MarketWatch (press release)
Our comprehensive solutions have been developed, tested and proven by serving the world's leading corporations and government organizations for over a decade. As the world business community faces increasing sustainability challenges, ...
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Citi Capital Advisors Acquires CLO Business from DiMaio Ahmad Capital
MarketWatch (press release)
As part of the Citi global network, CCA has a global reach and extensive resources, benefiting from Citi's presence around the world in both developed and emerging areas. For more information, please visit https://www.citicapitaladvisors.com . ...
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SC Gov. Haley heading to Texas for business luncheon
The Herald | HeraldOnline.com
Haley will address the World Affairs Council, which has a stated mission of promoting international awareness and enhancing the north Texas' global stature. The council's website pitches Haley as strong fiscal conservative and GOP up-and-comer. ...
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The Herald | HeraldOnline.com

Sub-Saharan Africa gets nearly $1b of IFC's ... - Ghana Business News
By ekow
Sub-Saharan Africa gets nearly $1b of IFC's $4.6b global finance guarantees in 2011 fiscal year. Page last updated at Tuesday, August 16, 2011 16:16 PM // Leave Your Comment. The WorldBank's International Finance Corporation (IFC) at ...
Ghana Business News
Gold, silver futures extend gains; up on ... - China Business News
By CBN
Gold, silver futures extend gains; up on global cues. Gold and silver continued their upward journey as prices rose by 0.78 per cent to Rs 25888 per 10 grams and 1.20 per cent to Rs 59420 per kg repectively in futures trade on Tuesday ...
China business news
Forbes Global CEO Conference to be held in Dubai in 2012 | Forbes ...
Forbes, the publisher of leading business magazines Forbes and Forbes Asia, announced that it will hold its 12th annual Forbes Global CEO Conference in Dubai in 2012. This is the first time the... ...Recent speakers at the Forbes Global CEO Conference include the world's richest man, Carlos Slim, and other multi-billionaire tycoons such as Lakshmi Mittal, CEO of steelmaker ArcelorMittal, Rob Walton, Chairman of Wal-Mart, Li Ka-Shing, Chairman of Cheung Kong Holdings and ...
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Global Oil Consumption Hits All-Time High
News. Your daily source for sustainable business & sustainable investor news. ... Global Oil Consumption Hits All-Time High. SustainableBusiness.com NewsGlobal oil consumption rose 3.1% in 2010, reaching an all-time high of 87.4 million barrels a day, according to a Worldwatch Institute report. The increase more than makes up for the brief decline of 1.5% caused by the economic crisis. "Between the recession, the BP oil spill, and instability in the Middle East and ...
SustainableBusiness.com General News

Fox Business - Latest News - World Bank chief: Governments should ...
World Bank chief: Governments should deal with global debt woes ... on Tuesday to solve thecurrent sovereign debt crises in Europe and the United States, ...
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Liquidity, global growth: no debt fix: World Bank - One News Page ...
Asia-Pacific on One News Page on Tuesday, 16 August 2011. ... contextual theory that the developed world is... Business Insider 4 days ago - Business ... Tom Stevenson and Stephen Lewis debate whether the current volatility of the stock ...
www.onenewspage.com/.../Liquidity-global-growth-no-debt-fi...
Business tax plans 'not stable' | News Global TV
News Global TV World Breaking News, Politics, World News, Exclusives, Interviews ...%2F13%2Fbusiness-tax-plans-not-stable%2FBusiness+tax+plans+%27not+stable%27 2011-08-14+00%3A11%3A06http% ... Tags: latest, news, politics, top, us, usa ...
amerinews.tv/blog/2011/08/13/business-tax-plans-not-stable/
Global Recovery DAWN.COM | Latest news, Breaking news, Pakistan ...
Dawn.com is your source for the latest breaking news, current events and top stories from Pakistan, South Asia and the world. ... IMF warns spending cuts will stall global recovery. WASHINGTON: IMF chief Christine Lagarde on Monday warned governments not to slash ...Business · International · World in Focus ...
www.dawn.com/tag/global-recovery
Q&A: What had been some of the recent ... - Global News Tonight
You are here: Home » Global news international » Business News » Q&A: What had been some of the recent Organization news related to business regulation in ...
globalnewstonight.com/qa-what-had-been-some-of-the-recent-...
American Express Global Business Travel to Showcase Latest ...
Breaking Payments Industry News. Because New News is Good News ... American ExpressGlobal Business Travel will be located at Booth #1075 ... connecting customers and continuing to deliver leading,world class service around the world . ...
epaymentnews.2blog4.com/.../american-express-global-busine...
China urges global economic policy coordination (AP) | Stock ...
Written on August 8, 2011 by Editor - Business News ... The jolt to the global financial system added to fears that the world's largest economy is ... The People's Daily commentary marks thelatest broadside by Chinese state media ...
www.rocketnews.com/.../china-urges-global-economic-policy-...
China Says US Downgrade `Overdue,` Calls for ... - Latest News Gazette
Latest News Gazette. Hot off the press world news ... China Says US Downgrade ` Overdue,` Calls for Global Reserve Currency – International Business Times ...
latestnewsgazette.com/china-says-us-downgrade-overdue-calls...
American Express Global Business Travel to Showcase Latest ...
American Express Global Business Travel, a long standing exhibitor at the Global ... BreakingNews: UN Celebrates 'Stunning' Role of Young People ... customers and continuing to deliver leading, world class service around the world. ...
newsblaze.com/story/2011081607142500001.../topstory.html
Global policy actions fail to halt stocks rout | Reuters
WASHINGTON/LONDON (Reuters) - Political leaders failed to halt a global ... Goldman Sachs had put them at one in three last week, before the latest sell-off . .... providing investing news, world news, business news, technology news, ...
www.reuters.com/article/.../us-crisis-idUSL6E7J707B2011080...
World Bank chief: Govts should deal with global debt woes, not G20 ...
World Bank chief: Govts should deal with global debt woes, ... Business on One News Page[India] on Tuesday, 16 August 2011. ... Recent related news ...
www.onenewspage.in/.../World-Bank-chief-Govts-should-deal...

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