Stories for July 2005 , page 12

Wednesday, July 13th 2005 - 21:00 UTC

China opens market to Argentine beef and poultry

China opened its market to Argentine beef and poultry following the certification of several plants which Buenos Aires hopes will further boost bilateral trade.

Wednesday, July 13th 2005 - 21:00 UTC

Oil companies want to discuss taxes with Bolivia

Three multinational corporations that hold concessions over nearly 63% of Bolivia's massive proven reserves of natural gas requested formal talks with the government to discuss the country's new hydrocarbons legislation which significantly boosts levies.

Wednesday, July 13th 2005 - 21:00 UTC

New EU-Mercosur target: Vienna May 2006

European Union Foreign Affairs Commissar Benita Ferrero-Waldner called for a resumption of bilateral talks with Mercosur and strong political will “from both sides” so as to achieve an agreement next year in Vienna.

Wednesday, July 13th 2005 - 21:00 UTC

Real reaches new appreciation peak

Brazil's Real has little changed from its near three-year high on expectations of rising commodity prices and demand from abroad which will help South America's largest economy produce a record trade surplus.

Wednesday, July 13th 2005 - 21:00 UTC

Soaring oil prices may top US$61 a barrel

Crude oil futures shot up nearly US$2 to target US$61 a barrel yesterday, as another storm inflamed fears of more supply snags in the Gulf of Mexico and a major oil company reported damage to a platform in the region.

Wednesday, July 13th 2005 - 21:00 UTC

UK businesses bounce back after London bombs

Hotels, restaurants and other British businesses said yesterday that takings were making a surprising recovery just five days after fatal attacks on London.

Wednesday, July 13th 2005 - 21:00 UTC

Former vice-president candidate to replace Bielsa

Carlos Alvarez, former Argentine vice-president of the ousted Fernando de la Rua administration is mentioned as the candidate to replace Rafael Bielsa in Foreign Affairs if he manages to be elected Deputy for the city of Buenos Aires.

Wednesday, July 13th 2005 - 21:00 UTC

Falklands fines Korean longliner

Korean longliner In Sung 66 was fined for fishing without licence in the Falkland Islands Conservation Zone June 23/25.

Wednesday, July 13th 2005 - 21:00 UTC

Aland of Finland host of 2009 Island Games

Anglesey, Wales has lost its bid to stage the Island Games in 2009 and its only rival Aland of Finland was backed by the games' association 33 to 21 during the vote taken in the Shetlands currently hosting the competition.

Tuesday, July 12th 2005 - 21:00 UTC

Four year low US unemployment, 5%

United States companies created 146,000 jobs last June, below Wall Street expectations, but the unemployment index dropped to a four year low of 5%.