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As German experts explore the possible withdrawal by Iran of its funds from West European banks, Malaysia is emerging as a potential destination for the diverted funds, along with Singapore. This move is seen as a response to the crippling economic sanctions imposed by the West over Iran's
Banking industry
Senators have expressed outrage over the House of Representatives' alleged attempt to deliberately delay the passage of the 2006 national budget, with some speculating that the move is intended to push for constitutional amendments. The delay, if it occurs, will have severe consequences for government employees, who are expecting
Banking industry
Reveleus, a global provider of analytical applications for the financial services industry, has been chosen by Citigroup to support its Basel II processing for the United States and local jurisdictions where it operates. The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision has defined the Basel II capital adequacy requirements for global banks,
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Australian banks are poised to face a more challenging market in 2006 as housing finance demand weakens and competition for lending and deposits intensifies. According to Fitch Ratings, the country's leading banks have invested in non-traditional revenue streams, such as fund management and insurance, to mitigate the impact
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The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is set to conduct a study to help China develop a policy reform plan for its railway passenger and freight transport. China's rapid growth over the last two decades has led to high annual growth rates in passenger and freight transport, with 9%
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North Korea, one of the poorest countries in the world, has vowed to strengthen its military-first policy in 2006, while trying to rebuild its dilapidated economy with emphasis on agriculture. The country aims to build an economic power in the 21st century through a high-pitched drive for effecting a great
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The Philippine House of Representatives is racing against time to pass the 2006 national budget and a slew of significant legislative measures. House Committee on Appropriations chair Rep. Rolando Andaya Jr. (Camarines Sur) has expressed the chamber's commitment to approving the national budget at the earliest possible time,
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The Vietnamese government has recently introduced a new regulation for the auction of State-owned enterprises (SOEs). The regulation, signed by the Prime Minister, outlines specific conditions and incentives for buyers, aiming to promote transparency and efficiency in the auction process. As of the regulation's implementation, any buyer who
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Australia's corporate regulator, ASIC, has expressed concerns over a high level of non-compliance with new regulations requiring companies to submit executive pay-packets to a shareholder vote. The rules, which were introduced in 2005, aim to increase transparency and accountability in corporate governance. Despite the regulations being well-publicized, 43
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Switzerland has emerged as an attractive location for Taiwanese companies seeking to establish a presence in the European market. According to Willi Meier, CEO of the Greater Zurich Area AG, Switzerland's low taxes, favorable business environment, and academic cooperation opportunities make it an ideal hub for businesses in
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Sharad Joshi, a Rajya Sabha member and founder of Shetkari Sangathan, has expressed his support for foreign investment in retail, particularly in food processing and agriculture, as a means to transform the rural economy. Joshi made this statement during a meeting of the Parliamentary Consultative Committee of the Ministry of
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Australia's unions have made a push for a four percent wage rise for the country's lowest-paid workers, hoping to counter the federal government's industrial relations changes. The claims, made to state industrial relations commissions in various states, aim to protect workers from potential wage
