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European shares flat as China data stokes slowdown worries
(For a live blog on European stocks, type LIVE/ in an Eikon news window)Dec 9 (Reuters) - European stocks were flat on Monday as new data from China signalled a slowdown in the world's second-largest economy, stoking fresh concerns about slowing global growth.The pan-European STOXX 600 index was trading flat at 0803 GMT, after closing more than 1% higher on Friday following a robust U.S. jobs report.
North Korea opens mountain spa, ski resort in tourism push
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un opened a new mountain spa and ski resort that's intended for people to enjoy "high civilization under socialism" in another example of the country using tourism exemptions in sanctions to build revenue for its broken economy.
No reason that employment has come down, says Gangwar
In response to remarks on demonetisation and the job cuts it caused these years, Labour and Employment Minister Santosh Kumar Gangwar said the government is implementing the Inter-State Migrant Workmen (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1979 to mitigate hardships caused by migration.
North Korea opens mountain spa, ski resort in tourism push
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un opened a new mountain spa and ski resort that's intended for people to enjoy high civilization under socialism in another example of the country using tourism exemptions in sanctions to build revenue for its broken economy.
Bursa Malaysia ends lower on subdued sentiment
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 — Bursa Malaysia finished lower today on subdued sentiments as weak export data from China, the country’s biggest trading partner, signalled weakness for the broader Asian economy. At 5pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) fell 5.73 points to 1,562.71 from Friday’s...
2020 Lincoln Aviator Grand Touring plug-in hybrid range, fuel economy revealed
2020 Lincoln Aviator Grand Touring plug-in hybrid luxury three-row crossover fuel economy revealed. It has a solid electric range, but average fuel economy
Trade war goes digital: countries eye tariffs on Internet economy
Potentially forcing people to pay duties on software and movie downloads.
Rockets hit military base near Baghdad airport, six wounded
Four Katyusha rockets struck a military base next to Baghdad International Airport on Monday wounding "six fighters", a statement from the military said. Security forces found a rocket launcher and several rockets in a search of the area, the statement said. There was no immediate claim of responsibility. It was the latest in a spate of rocket attacks on military installations this past week. On Thursday, two Katyusha rockets landed inside Balad air base, but there were no casualties or damage reported from the attack.
The 5 Best Industrial Stocks to Buy for 2020
Assuming the economy avoids a protracted slowdown next year, these companies' catalysts could deliver strong gains for investors.
Improve service delivery in high density areas
© EDITOR — It is sad to note that most local authorities are failing to provide essential services throughout the country. The economy is in bad shape, everyone knows that. Residents are struggling to service their bills.
France ready to take Trump’s tariff threat to WTO
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Finance has kicked off a tour for foreign investors in Riyadh today ahead of the 2020 Budget Forum on Dec. 10. Twenty two international investment companies from Taiwan, the US, the UK, Malaysia, Indonesia, Japan, Hong Kong, Germany and France have been invited to visit some of the Kingdom’s top non-oil based companies. The group includes a
Ease of Doing Business: Karnataka to pick lessons from New Zealand
Karnataka aims to see an increase in economic growth and job opportunities with an improvement in ease of doing business. Officials must work towards bringing Bengaluru to the forefront in ease of doing business index.
'Middle-class' carriages: Rail passengers offered 'premium economy' fares
Three classes of travel will be introduced to Britain's railways for the first time in 60 years, the chief executive of the new West Coast mainline has announced.
Govt further caps stock limit on onion retailers to 2 tons to check hoarding
Last week, govt had reduced the stock holding limit for retailers to 5 tonnes from 10 tonnes while that on wholesalers to 25 tonnes from 50 tonnes as onion prices were ruling high up to Rs 150 per kg. Retail onion prices have risen in the past two months due to short supply owing to fall in production of kharif (summer) crop after heavy rains.
10 Stocks With Little or No Debt to Own for the Next 50 Years
Millennials looking for stocks to own for the next 50 years might want to consider these 10 companies from various sectors of the economy.
Piyush Goyal demands reciprocal access for Indian companies abroad
Foreign cos wont be allowed in local contracts unless India Inc gets to compete in those nations, said Goyal.
Xizi elevators and market competition in Nigeria
With the population of Nigeria hitting over180 million and the designation as Africa’s largest economy, the country is seen as the next global investment