Sep 8, 2010
Slow growth for IT jobs in UK
PUBLIC sector job opportunities in IT in Britain have fallen markedly since the start of the year, a survey showed yesterday, in a sign that the government's austerity drive is already affecting the labour market.
Obama to launch political offensive on economy
US PRESIDENT Barack Obama will travel to the Midwestern US state of Wisconsin Monday as part of a broad effort to stem ebbing political support over the slowing economic recovery.
BA still keen on Qantas merger
BRITISH Airways would be keen on reopening merger talks with Qantas Airways if Australia's top carrier was interested in reviving a deal that collapsed in 2008, according to BA's chief executive.
Slovakia faces EU problems after rebuff of Greek aid
SLOVAKIA faces growing criticism and isolation in the European Union over its decision not to contribute to an aid package for debt-ridden Greece, EU diplomats said yesterday.
Euro slides, Europe banking issues in focus
THE euro fell broadly yesterday after rekindled concerns about the European banking sector and prompted investors to sell higher-risk currencies.
Debenhams is cutting prices by up to 25 per cent
LONDON: British department stores group Debenhams is cutting prices by up to 25 per cent, in a sign retailers are increasingly nervous about the outlook for consumer spending.
UK behind in graduate race
BRITAIN is falling behind other industrialised nations in the race to produce the highly skilled graduates needed to remain competitive in the world economy, an international survey of education found yesterday.
Agreement for feasibility study of bridge to Temburong inked
Illustration: BT/Ayi Hermala
The proposed bridge linking Brunei-Muara and Temburong is likely to become one of the Sultanate's must-see landmarks, with an Islamic motif dominant in its design.
Cockroaches could help fight infection
NEWSCORE - Cockroaches could be more of a health benefit than a health hazard, as their brains contain powerful antibiotic properties which could lead to new treatments against superbugs, British scientists said Monday.
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