Manufacturing
New fiscal measures unlikely to solve Greeks’ problems
The government unveiled measures to combat the rising cost of living
GreeceEnduring power shortages will hit Ecuador hard
With hydroelectric power generation crippled by drought, the government has been forced to ration electricity
EcuadorSupport from banks will aid nuclear energy expansion
The world’s largest banks have pledged to support nuclear power
InternationalLowering youth unemployment will challenge China
Youth unemployment rose to a historic high of 18.8% in August as a record number graduated from education
ChinaIndia will not rush to ease its dependence on coal
Coal remains a major component of the country’s energy mix
IndiaAusterity will complicate Argentina recovery efforts
Unemployment rose in the second quarter as the recession continued
ArgentinaSouth Africa faces discontent over electricity prices
Plans to increase electricity prices are drawing opposition even from within government
South AfricaChinese supply squeeze to keep antimony prices high
Demand for antimony, a key ingredient in military and new energy tech, is high but China has just banned its export
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