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Traders make $8B bet against euro by , 09-02-2010 03:32

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Update on the magnitude of counterfeiting and piracy of tangible products by , None

The growing importance of intellectual property in knowledge-based economies has generated concerns about potential adverse effects of counterfeiting and piracy. A recent OECD study attempted to quantify the magnitude of these effects, and based on that framework this short report updates the quantitative results using more recent international trade statistics for the calendar years 2000-2007. The updated estimates suggest that counterfeit and pirated goods in international trade grew steadily over this period and could amount to up to USD 250 billion in 2007.

Pension fund deficits rise again by , 09-02-2010 12:58

The deficit in final salary pension schemes in the private sector rose in January, the Pension Protection Fund says.

ESCAP and Russia announce joint efforts to address development challenges by , 17-12-2009 08:53

The Russian Federation agreed to strengthen cooperation with ESCAP to promote inclusive and sustainable development in the region, providing a voluntary contribution of $1.2 million annually during the period 2009 -2010 to support key technical cooperation activities of ESCAP. This partnership was announced today at a ceremony at ESCAP in Bangkok between Noeleen Heyzer, Executive Secretary of ESCAP, and Andrey Nedosekov, Deputy Transport Minister of the Russian Federation.

Hewitt on Europe by , 08-02-2010 13:10

Is the euro being stretched to breaking point?

Sculpture sells for record $104.3 million by , 04-02-2010 20:49

A bronze sculpture of a man walking sold for $104.3 million at auction in London, setting a new world record for the highest price paid for a work of art, Sotheby's said Thursday.

Panasonic profits after cost cuts by , 05-02-2010 11:21

Electronics group Panasonic reports strong profits after heavy cost-cutting and steady sales.

Nissan reports return to profit by , 09-02-2010 09:53

Japanese carmaker Nissan has reported a return to profit for the last three months of 2009.

Issues in public procurement - Speech by Arnhild Dordi Gjonnes at the EP hearing on public procurement by , 27-01-2010 10:36

ES signed an MOU with the AU/IBAR by , 21-12-2009 14:13

IGAD Eexecutive Secretary, Mr. Mahboub Maalim signed an MOU with the African Union Inter-African Bureau for Animal Resources (AU/IBAR) in...

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Google scanning: Theft or freedom? by , 08-02-2010 15:51

A proposed partnership between the French government and Google is stoking fears in France that the country's literary treasures will fall under commercial control of a U.S. technology company.

Prius brakes: Toyota knew, didn't tell you by , 05-02-2010 05:40

Toyota has known about brake problems in its popular Prius cars for some time, going so far as to fix it in new production vehicles, but has kept Prius drivers in the dark about the problem until the Japanese government called for an investigation.

The spread of the crisis - Address by Philippe de Buck at the EP CRIS Committee hearing by , 14-01-2010 15:55

ESCAP and Russian Federation to Sign Cooperative Development Agreement by , 15-12-2009 12:25

ESCAP and the Russian Federation will sign an agreement this Thursday to strengthen cooperation, with a view to promoting inclusive and sustainable economic and social development in Asia and the Pacific. Under the agreement, the Russian Federation provides a voluntary contribution of US$ 1.2 million annually during the period 2009-2010 to support key programme activities of ESCAP.