Norway

  • Feb 8, 2011
  • 7 min read

EUROPE: Nordic economies set new trend in Europe

While the focus of attention in Europe has been on either the euro-area debt crisis or Germany's...

  • Jan 17, 2011
  • 2 min read

RUSSIA/NORWAY: Board votes for Egyptian merger

The world's sixth-largest mobile phone provider (by subscribers) could now emerge, after the...

Russia
  • Jan 11, 2011
  • 2 min read

CHINA/EUROPE: Deals have economic and political ends

Norway's Orkla has agreed to sell its Elkem unit to China National BlueStar, the Norwegian...

China
  • Dec 1, 2010
  • 7 min read

INTERNATIONAL: Deal near on government procurement

While the Doha trade negotiations remain blocked, another WTO-based effort to open up new trade...

International
  • Nov 29, 2010
  • 5 min read

WESTERN EUROPE: Pro-family policies could help growth

Countries that fail to have policies that encourage a high female participation rate in the...

  • Nov 11, 2010
  • 6 min read

EUROPE: Anti-immigration parties set Nordic agenda

Populist anti-immigration parties have been on the rise in Scandinavia in recent years, joining a...

  • Nov 3, 2010
  • 13 min read

CHINA/EU: Ties tighten but frustrations grow

China's President Hu Jintao will visit France on November 4 and UK Prime Minister David Cameron...

China
  • Sep 17, 2010
  • 6 min read

EUROPEAN UNION: Gender pay gap is holding Europe back

Women across Europe continue to earn less than their male counterparts, despite legislation at...