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Stories for August 5th 2010

• Thursday, August 5th 2010 - 04:45 UTC

  Argentine economy picks up strongly, forecasted to expand 7% in 2010

  

  Argentina's GDP will reach 7% this year based on a strong domestic demand, Economy Minister Amado Boudou said on Wednesday. The announcement follows earlier in the week reports that the Consumer Confidence index ICC has increased 2.9% in July over a year ago.

• Thursday, August 5th 2010 - 01:33 UTC

  Walmart is Latin America’s single largest employer, says Latin Business

  

  The single largest employer in Latin America is US-based retailer Walmart, according to the first annual ranking of Latin America’s Top 60 Employers from Latin Business Chronicle.

• Thursday, August 5th 2010 - 01:32 UTC

  Mining and agriculture disputing scarce water resources in northern Chile

  

  With the mining industry increasing its presence in northern Chile, problems over resources are arising between the mining and agricultural industries, especially over water.