Archive for October, 2009

Apple season almost over in Himachal, 1.2 cr crates sold

SHIMLA – With the apple season in Himachal Pradesh almost over, 1.2 crore boxes have been despatched to markets across the country. “The season in districts...

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US, SKorea draw up plan on NKorea’s possible collapse

The United States and its ally South Korea have drawn up a contingency plan to cope with emergencies in North Korea, including a possible regime change there, a...

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Japan may backtrack on lending regulations -Nikkei

TOKYO, Nov 1 – Japan will consider reversing its tightening of regulations on moneylenders to help self-employed business owners following the financial crisis,...

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Egypt/Sudan – Nov 1

This diary is updated daily. New listings or amendments are marked *. All events/times provisional and in GMT . TODAY’S EVENTS CAIRO – Jordan’s...

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Exports fall as Bangladesh drinks most of its tea

DHAKA – Bangladeshis drink most of the tea they produce and the new consumption trend has led to a steep fall in exports, say industry findings. The high rate...

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Job creation dips in small towns: Assocham

NEW DELHI – Job creation dipped by 12.1 percent in India’s tier III cities in the first seven months this fiscal, indicating that the benefits of the...

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What’s all the fuss? Gov’ insurance option seen as signing up just 2 percent of those under 65

After all the fuss, public health plan covers few WASHINGTON — What’s all the fuss about? After all the noise over Democrats’ push for a government...

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Power sector needs investments worth $250 bn: CII

NEW DELHI – India’s power sector will require about $250 billion investments over the next eight-nine years if it wants to grow at a moderate 7.5-8 percent...

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Dubai telecom firm du posts surge in Q3 profit

DUBAI, Nov 1 – Dubai telecom firm du said on Sunday its third-quarter net profit before royalty rose to 157.1 million dirhams . In its statement, du said this...

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PRESS DIGEST – British business – Nov 1

The Mail on Sunday TRAVELODGE AXES 15 HQ STAFF In an effort to contain costs, Travelodge has shed 15 head office staff and four regional workers. A spokesman for...

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S.Korea Oct exports underscore global recovery woe

By Seo Eun-kyung SEOUL, Nov 1 – South Korean exports fell less than expected in the first month of the fourth quarter, but weak U.S. demand reinforced concerns...

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Ford’s Union Workers Said to Reject Givebacks US Rivals Got

Ford Motor Co. hourly employees haverejected contract concessions the automaker said it needed toremain competitive with its U.S. rivals, said two peoplefamiliar...

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