Economics and Finance Situation Reports

Germany: Merkel Vows To Try To Block EU Tariffs On Chinese Goods

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has promised to try to ensure that the European Union does not impose any permanent anti-dumping tariffs on China, Bloomberg reported May 27.
Monday, May 27, 2013 - 08:05

Cambodia: Thousands Of Garment Factory Workers Clash With Police

Thousands of workers at a Nike sportswear factory in Cambodia's Kampong Speu province clashed with police while protesting their wages May 27, leaving at least 23 injured, a trade union representative said, Reuters reported.
Monday, May 27, 2013 - 07:18

China: Premier Warns EU That Investigations Will Hurt Consumers

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang on May 26 warned that EU investigations into Chinese-made solar panels and telecommunications equipment would hurt the interests of European consumers, The Financial Times reported.
Sunday, May 26, 2013 - 11:52

Jordan: U.S. Secretary Of State To Discuss Plan For Economic Revival

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry is expected to arrive May 26 in Amman, where he will outline his vision for the economic revival of the West Bank, the Sahel and the Maghreb, AFP reported.
Sunday, May 26, 2013 - 10:34

Myanmar: Japanese Prime Minister Visits To Strengthen Economic Ties

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe began a trip to Myanmar on May 25 to promote Japanese business and deepen economic ties between the two countries, AFP reported.
Saturday, May 25, 2013 - 07:42

Tunisia: Talks Ongoing For Deposit From Qatar, Prime Minister Says

Tunisia is talking to Qatar regarding a deposit in Tunis' central bank with what Prime Minister Ali Larayedh called easy conditions, Larayedh said May 23, Reuters reported.
Thursday, May 23, 2013 - 06:04

U.S.: Key Senator To Allow Sanctions Bill Against Myanmar To Lapse

Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell said May 21 that he planned to allow key sanctions legislation against Myanmar to lapse because of the country's progress toward democracy, AP reported.
Tuesday, May 21, 2013 - 20:32

China: Businesswoman Sentenced To Death On Charges Of Defrauding Investors

Monday, May 20, 2013 - 02:39

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