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Category: economics

Recession Signs Loom Closer

by admin • FEB 25, 2008

Job growth is faltering, consumer confidence plunging. The fallout from the worst housing slump in a quarter-century grows. Wherever you look, the signs are unmistakable that the economy is in trouble.

French to Start Shipping Wine by Sail

by admin • FEB 25, 2008

French vineyard owners are returning to a slower pace of life by starting to export their wine by sailing boat – a method last used in the 1800s – to reduce their carbon footprint.

Australia close to exporting uranium to China but w ...

by admin • JAN 12, 2006

The Australian Government will begin discussions with China next week on an agreement that will allow uranium to be exported for China’s nuclear power industry.