Stories for July 11th 2007

Wednesday, July 11th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
US dollar in new record low against the Euro and Sterling

The dollar fell on Tuesday to a record low against the Euro and a 26-year low against the British pound as investors feared that the deteriorating U.S. sub-prime mortgage market could eventually slow the economy.
Wednesday, July 11th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Argentina targets UK beef market at the Royal Show

Argentina is looking to increase its exports of high-quality chilled beef into the UK by up to 20 percent over the next year.
Wednesday, July 11th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
“A realistic agreement over the Falklands Islands”

The 25th anniversary of the end of a tragic war is a fitting time to regret the losses incurred. It is also a time to look forward and to avoid, once and for all, the repetition of such disasters. That requires an objective review of the past and an analysis of the future: this could be very bright, so long as all parties so wish and they undertake to make adjustments and, at times, the necessary sacrifices.
Wednesday, July 11th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Brazil budgets nuclear energy program including navy sub

President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said that Brazil will budget about half a billion US dollars over eight years to complete its nuclear program, including uranium enrichment technology, a third plant and finishing the building of a nuclear-powered submarine.
Wednesday, July 11th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Chubut new fisheries bill contemplates long term licences

Patagonian province Chubut passed a new General maritime fishing bill to regulate fishing activities which also contemplates long term fishing licences subject to development projects by the beneficiaries.
Wednesday, July 11th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Organic yields “can better conventional farming”

Organic farming can yield up to three times as much food as conventional farming in developing countries, and holds its own against standard methods in rich countries, according to United States researchers.
Wednesday, July 11th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Chile's salmon industry catching on number one Norway

Low production costs, free trade agreements and a growing health food craze are giving Chilean salmon companies an edge over their Norwegian competitors.
Wednesday, July 11th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Chile promoting oil and gas exploration in Magallanes Region

Chile's Ministry of Mines announced this week that the period to acquire tender bases for the Magallanes Region oil and gas exploration project has been extended for another thirty days until Thursday August 9.
Wednesday, July 11th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Another good year is forecasted for global tourism

The year 2007 has started on a higher than expected note for global tourism. From January through April, international tourist arrivals worldwide rose by over 6% to 252 million, representing an additional 15 million arrivals as against the same period in 2006, according to the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer.
Wednesday, July 11th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Pulp mill dispute: Argentina and pickets plan massive campaign

Argentine President Nestor Kirchner's administration involved in a dispute with Uruguay over the construction of a pulp mill, rejected Tuesday a request from pickets to ban the sale of wood to Uruguay and remove the country's ambassador in Montevideo.