Economic Review
    Economic Review

    Commerce ministry: China expects big fall in trade surplus 201..

    06-13-2010
  • China's trade surplus would likely fall noticeably 2010 as exports outlook would not be optimistic while imports would remain robust, Ministry of Commerce spokesman Yao Jian said at a briefing Saturday. Exports growth w..
  • BP spill batters bits and pieces of U.S. economy

    06-12-2010
  • Although the BP oil spill is not expected to impact the larger U.S. economy, it is hurting local and regional economies, experts said. But the economic damage could increase as the spill moves toward Florida and possibly..
  • Spaniards pessimistic over economic future

    06-12-2010
  • A study published Friday by the Spanish Center of Sociological Investigation (CIS) shows the depth of pessimism over the state of the country's economy. The report, published in the wake of the government's recent progr..
  • Brazilian Central bank governor: stability essential to econom..

    06-12-2010
  • Governor of the Brazilian Central Bank Henrique Meirelles stressed Friday that the economic stability is essential to the country's growth. Meirelles said that the stability allows the planning to be expanded and enable..
  • European debt crisis affects Dutch economy

    06-12-2010
  • The country's central bank said, Dutch economy is facing uncertainties due to the European debt crisis. The economy is expected to grow 1.2 percent this year, but prospects for 2011 and 2012 are surrounded by huge uncer..
  • Chinese experts: foreign investment to remain robust

    06-12-2010
  • Pressures that foreign companies may face in China for pay rises will not dampen their confidence about investing in the country, with the nation set to welcome a new wave of foreign direct investment (FDI) this year, ac..
  • Rising labor costs in China won't deter investors

    06-12-2010
  • The rising labor costs in China will not deter foreign investors because policies to boost domestic consumption provide a new reason for them to seek profits in the world's third-largest economy, a senior trade official ..
  • Australian treasurer: price gains help boost export

    06-11-2010
  • Australian Treasurer Wayne Swan on Friday said further price gains in bulk commodities such as iron ore and coal will help boost export earnings by 50 billion dollars (42.3 billion U.S. dollars) in the coming financial y..
  • FX regulator: China to strengthen monitoring of cross-border c..

    06-11-2010
  • China's foreign exchange regulator said Thursday it will strengthen monitoring of cross-border capital flows to reduce risk. The regulator will keep a close watch on the economic and financial situation home and abroad ..
  • Report: Ghana ranked as 9th worst economy in world

    06-10-2010
  • According to the latest report released by Forbes International in Washington on Wednesday, Ghana has been ranked as the 9th worst economies in the world. Peter Allum, International Monetary Fund (IMF) representative in..