Tag: China

Thursday, May 13th 2010 - 10:47 UTC
US Corn Futures Rise to Two-Month High on Mounting Demand from China

Corn futures rose to a two-month high on mounting demand from China, the world’s second-biggest consumer.
Thursday, May 13th 2010 - 10:34 UTC
US Trade Deficit Jumps in March with Imports Underlining Recovery

United States trade deficit rose to a 15-month high in March as rising imports underlined the economy's recovery. Figures from the Commerce Department showed the gap between imports and exports rose 2.5% to 40.4 billion US dollars.
Thursday, May 13th 2010 - 10:27 UTC
EU Calls on Argentina Not to Restrict Food Imports

The European Union asked Argentina not to restrict food imports, which was reported by manufacturers and producers. Manufacturing sources said that restrictions began being applied in the last few days on products that are also elaborated locally, in a non-written measure that primarily affects the EU and Brazil.
Wednesday, May 12th 2010 - 07:16 UTC
China April Inflation Accelerates and Property Prices Jump 12.8%

April inflation in China has accelerated as bank lending exceeded estimates and property prices jumped by a record, increasing pressure on the government to raise interest rates and let the currency appreciate.
Friday, May 7th 2010 - 05:31 UTC
Chinese Shares Plunge to 8 Month Low on Fears of Tight Credit

Chinese shares plunged to an eight-month low Thursday on persistent concerns over weak overseas markets and government measures to tighten credit and curb property speculation, dealers said.
Thursday, May 6th 2010 - 05:34 UTC
China’s Main Oil Corporation Closes 3.1 Billion Deal with Argentina’s Bridas

China National Offshore Oil Corporation, CNOOC (NYSE:CEO) Ltd said on Wednesday it had closed a 3.1 billion US dollars deal with Argentina’s Bridas Energy Holdings (BEH) to buy a 50% stake in Bridas Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of BEH.
Thursday, May 6th 2010 - 02:33 UTC
Taiwan and China Open Tourism Offices in Beijing and Taipei

Taiwan set up its first government office in China this week sending a strong sign of improved relations following decades of hostilities that saw little official contact while the two sides stood at the brink of war.
Wednesday, May 5th 2010 - 06:14 UTC
China’s Tightens Credit, Pushes Stock Markets to their Lowest in Seven Months

China's stocks fell on Tuesday sending the benchmark index to the lowest in seven months, on concern ordering banks to set aside more reserves won't be enough to avert asset bubbles in the world's third-largest economy.
Saturday, May 1st 2010 - 07:21 UTC
China at the Centre of the World with the Opening of Shanghai World Expo

The Shanghai World Expo has got underway Friday evening with a dazzling display of artistic performances, fancy fireworks and high technologies at the opening ceremony.
Monday, April 26th 2010 - 21:24 UTC
Uruguay 2010 Soy-Bean Boom Crop Could be Just a One Year Record

Uruguay is currently harvesting what is considered a record crop of soybean the ever expanding oil seed that as in neighbouring countries is taking over land from other exploitations and has made Mercosur the world’s leading producer and exporter.