Category archives for: International Business News

Currency Reform Bill Is Only a Small First Step

It’s nice to see the long-stewing Chinese currency manipulation pot bubbling a bit again, thanks to China’s latest blatantly disingenuous move to allow a token fluctuation or two of the yuan.

How do Other Nations Balance Their Trade? Try Germany

As America continues to contemplate its trade mess, the question naturally arises how other developed nations manage to trade with the world without deficits and without turning high-wage industries into low-wage industries to compete. Although some other developed nations, like Britain and Spain, have trade situations almost as bad as ours in recent years, some have been quite the opposite.

Eyjafjallajokull Becoming a Major Pain in the Ash for British Airports

Iceland’s Eyjafjallajokull volcano is once again wreaking havoc with major airports in Great Britain, Ireland, and portions of Europe. Last week a shift, I the jet stream forced the closure of airports in Northern Spain and parts of France.

ATM that dispenses Gold bars and coins

Abu Dhabi Hotel installs gold dispensing ATM

More Volcano Trouble for Flights

Flights out of Europe disrupted again on Saturday, and Sunday’s flights may see as many delays if not remain at the gates as the

Canadians Enjoy Record Breaking Job Increases

The Canadian government announced that 109,000 Canadians found themselves re-employed the month of April bringing the unemployment rate down to 8.1 percent a tenth of a percent decline from Februarys numbers.

More Flights Grounded | More To Come

The giant volcanic ash cloud that grounded all flights a matter of weeks ago has returned thanks to the jet stream changing pattern.

Nigerian Federal workers issue warning

Nigerian federal civil servants threaten to strike over inadequate salary increases.

Nigeria Borrows $1 Billion from World Bank to Finance 2010 Budget

The World Bank has granted a $915 million (USD) loan to Nigeria in the form of aid to help finance Nigeria’s 2010 budget.

U.S. Abstains from $3.75 Billion Loan Approval to South Africa Power Utility Eskom

On April 8, 2010 the World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved us US$3.75 billion loan to South Africa’s power utility, Eskom to achieve a reliable electricity supply.