International

  • Nov 22, 2010
  • 7 min read

INTERNATIONAL: Koran issues challenge policymakers

Islam presents a particular challenge for Western policymakers in that certain issues of faith...

International
  • Nov 19, 2010
  • 6 min read

INTERNATIONAL: Structural changes ahead for pharma

Roche on November 17 announced 4,800 job cuts, equivalent to 6% of its workforce, over the next...

International
  • Nov 17, 2010
  • 6 min read

INTERNATIONAL: Investment boosts base metals outlook

The London Metals Exchange (LME) Index, which tracks base metals traded on the London Metals...

International
  • Nov 16, 2010
  • 7 min read

INTERNATIONAL: Dollar and euro concerns are overdone

The euro has fallen 4% against the dollar since November 4 on concerns over debt sustainability...

International
  • Nov 16, 2010
  • 6 min read

INTERNATIONAL: Cancun will bring marginal progress

The annual Conference of Parties begins in Cancun on November 29. The failed Copenhagen...

International
  • Nov 15, 2010
  • 6 min read

INTERNATIONAL: UK Bribery Act could change culture

Official guidance on implementation of the new UK Bribery Act will be published in early 2011...

International
  • Nov 15, 2010
  • 6 min read

INTERNATIONAL: US derivatives framework constrains EU

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has asked for public comments before November 26...

International
  • Nov 11, 2010
  • 7 min read

PROSPECTS 2011: World trade

Trade is a crucial engine of global growth. In recent decades, trade volumes almost always have...