Stories for April 2007

Wednesday, April 18th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Argentina guarantees Chile 10% gas supply for this winter

Argentina has guaranteed the supply of natural gas for residential consumption in the coming winter announced Chile's Energy Minister Marcelo Tokman following a meeting in Venezuela with Argentina's energy czar Julio De Vido.
Wednesday, April 18th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Argentina considering new bans for declining hake fishery

The decrease in common hake (Merluccius hubbsi) landings in the port of Mar del Plata, Argentina, is generating unease and concern among the owners of various processing plants because of the lack of sufficient fish.
Wednesday, April 18th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
UN forecasts 7% Asia-Pacific growth but risks ahead

Asia-Pacific countries are set to grow by over 7% this year, although the region will face several economic challenges, primarily the management of exchange rates, according to the the United Nations annual regional economic review.
Wednesday, April 18th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Falklands: little environmental threat from stricken fishing vessel

Fears of major environmental damage, prompted by the news that a Taiwanese fishing vessel the HWA JAAN 161 had grounded off one of the Falkland Islands' prime natural visitor attractions, have somewhat abated today in the light of the latest reports.
Wednesday, April 18th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Exercise Cassin Falcon shows off Falklands Air Defence systems

The invitation “for interested military and civilian personnel” to have an opportunity to watch the live firing of both the High-Velocity and Rapier missile systems drew a mixed audience on Wednesday, ranging from Deputy Governor, Miss Harriett Hall, to school children on holiday, a Swiss journalist and even Sergio Zagier, an Argentine writer and publisher of guide books.
Tuesday, April 17th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
US economy forecasted to undergo mid cycle pause

IMF Managing Director Rodrigo Rato forecasted that the world economy faces another solid year of growth in 2007, estimated in 5%, and underlined the fact that the world is less dependent on the United States economy.
Tuesday, April 17th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Venezuela hosts South American energy summit

Ethanol production is expected to dominate the energy summit of South American nations which has got underway Monday in the Venezuelan Caribbean island of Margarita.
Tuesday, April 17th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Chile's main retail market chains invest in Punta Arenas

The Punta Arenas retail market in the extreme south of Chile has significantly grown in recent years, attracting Chile's leading retailers. Retail giants Lider, Fallabella, La Polar and Johnson's have opened branches in the southern Region XII city over the past three years, and saw profitable returns in 2006.
Tuesday, April 17th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Malvinas with no umbrella policy

There's a close relation between the fate of the Islands claimed by Argentina and the future of the developing world. The British will only yield when Argentina's international power is greater than theirs.

By Cesar Mayoral, Argentine ambassador before United Nations.
Tuesday, April 17th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Pulp mills dispute: Uruguay/Argentina discussions in Madrid

Uruguay asserted on Tuesday its “dialogue spirit” for the coming two days meeting in Spain where the controversial issue of the construction of pulp mills, and alleged pollution, in shared waterways will be discussed with Argentine representatives.