Stories for 2010

Tuesday, September 28th 2010 - 01:51 UTC
IMF mandatory surveillance of 25 countries, 90% of the world financial system

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved making financial stability assessments under the Financial Sector Assessment Program (FSAP) a regular and mandatory part of the Fund’s surveillance for members with systemically important financial sectors.
Tuesday, September 28th 2010 - 00:59 UTC
Plans to farm Patagonian toothfish in the extreme south of Chile

The University of Magallanes in the extreme south of Chile have developed an innovative project to start farming Patagonian toothfish or Chilean sea bass (Dissostichus eleginoides) in the region.
Monday, September 27th 2010 - 18:26 UTC
China alleges ‘dumping’ and imposes 104% tariff on US chicken imports

The Chinese Commerce Ministry said it would impose a 105.4% tariff on U.S. chicken exports after concluding they were unfairly priced. After a yearlong investigation, China concluded US exporters were selling chicken in China at prices that were lower than the costs of production, a practice known as product “dumping.”
Monday, September 27th 2010 - 17:56 UTC
Falklands: Desire begins drilling second exploration well, Rachel 14/15-1

Desire Petroleum (AIM:DES) the first oil and gas exploration company to contract a rig and begin the current round of drilling in the Falkland Islands announced Monday the spudding of its second exploration well, Rachel 14/15-1.
Monday, September 27th 2010 - 17:47 UTC
Hague announces review of policy towards Overseas Territories

UK Foreign Secretary William Hague announced a review of the overall approach of the coalition government towards the Overseas Territories and stated that contrary to France the UK does not regard OT as part of the home state nor has plans for such a move, reports Panorama.
Monday, September 27th 2010 - 15:31 UTC
Argentina retains a “competitive peso” in spite of global inflows of US dollars

Contrary to what is happening in the rest of emerging markets Argentine government efforts to weaken the peso are working. In the past three months the peso has declined 0.8% against the dollar, while for Mercosur associates Brazil and Uruguay their currencies have strengthened in the range of 3 to 5%.
Monday, September 27th 2010 - 15:10 UTC
Last airworthy Falklands ‘veteran’ Vulcan bomber running out of funds

The last airworthy Cold War British Vulcan bomber, and 1982 Falklands conflict veteran, could have made its final public flight on Sunday unless its owners can raise £400,000 by the end of October.
Monday, September 27th 2010 - 14:57 UTC
Prince William “determined” to be posted in Falkland, says London press

Britain's Prince William is apparently battling to serve in the Falkland Islands with his Royal Air Force (RAF) search and rescue squadron. The pilot Prince is determined to fly alongside colleagues when they are sent to the UK outpost within the next two years.
Monday, September 27th 2010 - 14:48 UTC
Chavez looses two thirds majority in Congress, but remains leading figure

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez suffered a serious setback last Sunday when he lost his two-thirds majority in the National Assembly reflecting increasing disenchantment with the charismatic leader and his administration’s failures and pose a great challenge for his 2012 re-election aspirations.
Saturday, September 25th 2010 - 05:17 UTC
Mercosur meets in Brazil ahead of trade negotiation round with the EU

Next Wednesday Mercosur country members are scheduled to meet in Brazil to coordinate for the coming round of Mercosur/European Union trade negotiations that will be taking place in Brussels, October 11 to 15.