: Japan's economy is still on a recovery track despite recent declines in Tokyo stocks, though concerns remain about higher oil prices and a possible U.S. economic slowdown, Cabinet ministers said Tuesday. Finance Minister Fukushiro Nukaga said he remains confident in Japan's economy despite recent declines in Tokyo stocks to their...
Economy begins to improve
The Examiner
The Examiner
Economic growth might pick up this spring. The increase in the Conference Board's index of leading economic indicators was larger than the 0.7 percent rise that economists surveyed by Thomson Reuters has...
India committed to support Zimbabwe's economy
Zeenews
Zeenews
Harare: India is prepared to help resource-rich Zimbabwe in various spheres to get its economy back on track, Indian Ambassador to the country Ashok Venkatesan has said. India was prepared to assist Zimbabwe in its quest...
George Osborne sets out Tory 'benchmarks' on economy
BBC News
BBC News
Shadow chancellor George Osborne will set out eight benchmarks against which success of a Conservative government's economic plans would be judged. Mr Osborne will make clear in a speech that his party intends to seek...
HK crowned world freest economy for 16th consecutive year
China Daily
China Daily
HONG KONG: Hong Kong welcomed a report released Wednesday jointly by the US Heritage Foundation and the Wall Street Journal, which ranked the Asian city as the world's freest economy for the 16th consecutive year. The...
Economy Ministry drafting legislation to promote innovations
RBC News
RBC News
RBC, 28.01.2010, Moscow 16:50:00.During today's meeting with Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, Economic Development...
Foster urges new department to tackle North's economy
Irish Times
Irish Times
THE NORTH's Enterprise Minister has called for a new super department to focus solely on the Northern Ireland economy. Arlene Foster believes her Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment (DETI) should be merged...
In Japan, crisis looms as economy slips
The Boston Globe
The Boston Globe
TOKYO - It's been a humbling few days for Japan. Toyota, the nation's largest company, announced vehicle recalls on three continents and shut down five assembly plants in the United States, and its president told the...
Cowen says there are 'clear signs' Irish economy is stabilising
Irish Times
Irish Times
TAOISEACH BRIAN Cowen has said there are "clear signs" the economy is stabilising and accused Opposition parties of not having a "coherent strategy" to deal with the economic crisis. Mr Cowen said the Government had a...



