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posted on Monday, 19 Jul 2010 by John Hanna Comments Off

Those of you receiving ePT-the Electronic Newsletter of Pharmaceutical Technology, will have read today the article  “Merck Announces Major Restructuring Plan”.  This is another example of the corporate news statement that defines the industry’s current direction.

Merck is always on …

posted on Monday, 28 Jun 2010 by Ruben Anton Comments Off

June 28, 2010. Vopium, a Danish smartphone-targeting mobile VoIP company, just received an influx of cash from an investor. Raghuvinder Kataria, a telecommunications investor from India who is a major investor in Bharti Airtel, has invested $16.5 million in the company and now owns the majority stake of Vopium.

Vopium provides …

posted on Monday, 28 Jun 2010 by Ruben Anton Comments Off

June 28, 2010. As the U.S. Congress prepares to vote on the financial-overhaul bill, China’s financial regulators and top executives gathered over the weekend to celebrate the success of the country’s economic model and call for greater international engagement.

“Since the crisis, China has seen its status in the international financial system …

posted on Monday, 28 Jun 2010 by Ruben Anton Comments Off

June 28, 2010. WATER has been intertwined with the foundations of Dutch democracy since the 16th century, when people had to pool their resources to make the ever-present water in the Netherlands work for everyone’s benefit. These first ‘water boards’ and their elected representatives still exist, says Dutch Ambassador Daphne …

posted on Sunday, 27 Jun 2010 by Ruben Anton Comments Off

June 27, 2010. Closer relations with the countries of Europe are playing an important role in strengthening the Syrian economy, sustaining exports and attracting foreign investment.

The country’s economy has managed to steer clear of the worst effects of the recent global crisis and has moved forward with continuing foreign investment …

posted on Friday, 25 Jun 2010 by Ruben Anton Comments Off

June 25, 2010. Much of the focus from Tuesday’s budget has been on those measures, such as the increase in VAT, that George Osborne has put into place to deal with the economic mess left by the last Labour Government and to cut a government deficit that is currently running …

posted on Thursday, 24 Jun 2010 by Ruben Anton Comments Off

June 24, 2010. The Investment Promotion Agency of Kosovo (IPAK) has signed contracts with business associations and NGOs for the organization of B2B fairs within and outside the country.

The Minister of Trade and Industry, Lutfi Zharku said during the signing …

posted on Thursday, 24 Jun 2010 by Ruben Anton Comments Off

June 24, 2010. CALL it the rich-uncle theory. When the private sector struggles, governments often step in to pick up the bill. And when individual countries have trouble meeting their commitments, they turn to their neighbours, or to the International Monetary Fund, for help.

The recent recession, and the financial crisis …

posted on Thursday, 24 Jun 2010 by Ruben Anton Comments Off

June 24, 2010. Leading commercial property expert says he does not believe George Osborne’s emergency budget will slow the upturn in the local market. Guy Gilfillan, Head of commercial property consultancy LSH Yorkshire, said: “The real impact on property will become clear when we see the small print but my …

posted on Wednesday, 23 Jun 2010 by Ruben Anton Comments Off

June 23, 2010. The Irish America Magazine Wall Street 50 2010  honoree will be Robert J. McCann, President and CEO of UBS Wealth Management Americas.

Prior to joining UBS, McCann had a 26-year career at Merrill Lynch during which he held a variety of executive leadership positions throughout the firm. Prior to …