Finance & Economics

International energy companies cool on Iraq

A fourth energy auction in Iraq has failed.
The two-day auction, in which it was hoped international investors would be attracted, closed last week with only three contracts awarded for 12 exploration blocks on offer.

Focus on London over sale of commodities floor

The London Metals Exchange is up for sale and has been calling for bids.
At least four exchanges have submitted bids to buy the LME which has been running as an open outcry commodities exchange for 135-years.

Boeing Demonstrates SATCOM on the Move Between Australia and US

Boeing SOTM technology is a leap forward in Ka-band satellite network communication capabilities for the warfighter

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Google product search will no longer be free for retailers

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Chinese economy facing downside risks

China's economic downside risks have been aggravated by slowing expansion in the manufacturing sector and weak market demand, China Daily reported Saturday.

Facebook IPO disaster defended by Morgan Stanley CEO

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Suu Kyi calls for jobs, legal reforms in Myanmar Myanmar opposition leader call for urgent legal reforms, more jobs

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US unemployment edges up in May to 8.2 per cent

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Irish support EU austerity plan, to push for slashing cost of its bank bailout

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EU urges Spain to reveal refinance plan for troubled Bankia

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