Stories for September 2011

Saturday, September 10th 2011 - 06:04 UTC
Germany prepares to support banks exposed to a possible Greek default

Germany’s Chancellor Angela Merkel government is preparing plans to shore up German banks in the event that Greece fails to meet the terms of its aid package and defaults, three coalition officials said.
Saturday, September 10th 2011 - 06:02 UTC
China’s inflation eases in August and industrial output soars 13%

China's rate of inflation eased in August, after hitting a three-year high in July, according to the National Statistics Bureau. Consumer prices in the world's second largest economy rose 6.2% from a year earlier, down from 6.5% in July.
Saturday, September 10th 2011 - 05:27 UTC
UK farmers claim Uruguay’s ‘Hereford’ meat labelling is ‘misleading’

The UK National Farmers Union, NFU, has called on Asda supermarkets to change its labelling policy after it emerged that its meat marked ‘Hereford Prime Beef Sirloin Steak’ is sourced 6,800 miles away in Uruguay.
Saturday, September 10th 2011 - 05:23 UTC
Argentina thanks China for its standing support in the Malvinas sovereignty dispute

Argentina expressed gratitude to China for its permanent support of the Malvinas Islands sovereignty claim in the longstanding dispute with Britain.
Saturday, September 10th 2011 - 00:42 UTC
China and Argentina reaffirm strategic partnership; prepare for 2012 celebration

China and Argentina have agreed to further enhance mutual trust and their strategic partnership as the two emerging economies are playing an increasingly important role in the world arena.
Saturday, September 10th 2011 - 00:34 UTC
India and Uruguay sign agreement to avoid double taxation

India and Uruguay signed this week a Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) for avoidance of double taxation and prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income and capital.
Friday, September 9th 2011 - 23:23 UTC
Deep sea fishing is ‘unsustainable’; efforts should concentrate on ‘productive local waters’

A team of marine scientists is urging an end to most commercial fishing in the deep sea and instead recommending fishing in more productive and local waters. In their analysis published online in the journal ‘Marine Policy’, the team shows that all deep-sea fisheries are unsustainable.
Friday, September 9th 2011 - 22:40 UTC
Argentina to propose temporary increase of some import tariffs in Mercosur framework

Argentina is considering a temporary increase of tariffs on some imports, following on Brazil’s steps, but is also thinking of a formal proposal to its Mercosur partners.
Friday, September 9th 2011 - 22:05 UTC
Mercosur and Mexico auto industry agree to jointly compete with Asia

Mercosur and Mexico signed an agreement which virtually liberates all bilateral auto industry trade and opens prospects for joint undertakings world wide. The event took place in Montevideo, administrative capital of Mercosur.
Friday, September 9th 2011 - 18:59 UTC
Falklands’ government names Public Relations and Media Manager

The Falkland Islands Government announced Thursday the appointment of Darren Christie to the post of Public Relations and Media Manager.