Archive for the November 8, 2005
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Yahoo Inc and Google Inc are set to roll out new wireless services, taking advantage of advanced networks and cellphones to provide features similar to those available on computers, the Wall Street Journal reported on
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Denmark will remove a passenger fee for flights from Danish airports to boost national airports and airlines, the government said on Monday. The fee of 75 Danish crowns ($12.1) will be halved in 2006 and
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France's economy will likely grow 1.5 percent this year and 1.8 percent in 2006 as high oil prices threaten to squeeze consumers and chill trade, the International Monetary Fund said on Monday. The IMF's growth
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Turkey plans a new oil refinery at its southern port of Ceyhan, terminus of a twin pipeline from Iraq and another line from Baku that will carry Caspian crude, a Turkish energy official said on
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While most people try to avoid paying taxes as best as they can, some Dutch firms have discovered they can earn more money by doing just the opposite. Because the Dutch Treasury pays 5 percent
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Blackbaud Inc, a provider of software and services for non-profit organisations, on Monday named a Microsoft Corp executive as its president and chief executive. Marc Chardon will succeed Robert Sywolski, who is retiring November 28,
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With China's rapid expansion helping fuel Australia's export boom, economic growth has remained solid while inflation is expected to increase gradually over the coming year, the central bank said Monday. In its quarterly statement on
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Munich Re said on Monday its 2005 profit goal was still within reach after third-quarter earnings rose as gains from investments outweighed big payouts for hurricane damage in the United States. The world's largest reinsurer
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Munich Re said on Monday its 2005 profit goal was still within reach after third-quarter earnings rose as gains from investments outweighed big payouts for hurricane damage in the United States. The world's largest reinsurer
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Sri Lanka is seeking a loan of 100 million dollars to finance urgent infrastructure projects, financial sources said Monday. The government has chosen Citigroup of the United States to arrange the loan and raise the
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