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Greying China taps rural elderly to care for those even older
ReutersQIANTUN, China (Reuters) - Two years short of 70, Zhang Guosheng spends his days caring for an 81-year-old fellow villager - washing his clothes, bringing meals to his bed, and keeping him company - a routine he'll keep up until he himself needs the...Tags: International Economic Institution, Customs and Tradition, Arts and Culture, Demographics, Beijing (China)
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Local man named to construction hall of fame
The Frederick News-Post, Md.For Fred A. Wisner, being on disability doesn't mean sitting around doing nothing. The Crestwood Village resident volunteers by cleaning three churches; is active in the Golden Age Games, and participates in many running events, including the...Tags: Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning, International Economic Institution, Veterans Affairs, Environmental Issues, September 11, 2001 Attacks
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Bidding nears for $9-14 bln Congo hydropower plant
Reuters* Chinese, Korean and Spanish firms to bid by early 2014 * Plant would provide 4,800 MW, S.Africa to buy over half * Congo needs more electricity to power mining operations By John Irish PARIS, May 18 (Reuters) - Chinese, South Korean and Spanish...Tags: Economy, Business and Finance, International Economic Institution, Finance, Metal and Mineral, Hydroelectricity
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Masdar and IFC in $1.5b deal for clean energy projects
Khaleej TimesMasdar and the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private sector arm of the World Bank, announced their intention to collaborate on the advancement of clean energy projects. The memorandum of understanding (MoU), which was signed last week...Tags: Energy Saving, Economy, Business and Finance, International Economic Institution, Finance, Contracts
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Taiwan completes negotiations with Singapore on FTA, signing expected
China PostTAIPEI (The China Post/ANN) -- Taiwan and Singapore have concluded negotiations on a free trade agreement and both sides are expected to officially sign the deal soon, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) said yesterday. Taiwan and Singapore have...Tags: New Zealand, Asia, Contracts, Singapore, World Trade Organization
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President's remarks at Ellicott Dredges
Remarks by President Barack Obama this afternoon at Ellicott Dredges in Baltimore, from the White House. THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Baltimore! (Applause.) Well, it is wonderful to see all of you. Give Duncan a big round of applause for the great...
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Free trade agreement between China and Switzerland proceeds at fast pace
China Daily, Beijing / Asia News NetworkBEIJING (China Daily/ANN) -- China and Switzerland are poised to seal a free trade agreement in an accelerated manner based on the willingness and strong motivation of both countries to conclude the talks, Jiang Yaoping, vice-minister of commerce, said at...Tags: Marketing, Contracts, Trade Agreements, Trade Dispute, Swiss Confederation
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Turkey seeks seat at U.S.-EU trade table, fears marginalization
Reuters* Ankara fears being sidelined by U.S.-EU trade deal * Obama, Erdogan launch initiative to deepen trade * Turkey-U.S. trade doubled to $20 billion in past decade By Nick Tattersall WASHINGTON, May 16 (Reuters) - Turkey is pushing for involvement in...Tags: Contracts, Barack Obama, National Government, Turkey, Trade Agreements
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Developing countries to get bigger share of investments-World Bank
ReutersBy Anna Yukhananov WASHINGTON, May 16 (Reuters) - The percentage of global investment that goes to developing countries should triple in the next two decades as emerging economies catch up to richer nations and become more integrated into financial...Tags: Money and Monetary Policy, International Economic Institution, Economy, Business and Finance, Finance, Standard & Poor's Financial Services LLC
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Turkey seeks seat at U.S.-EU trade table
ReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) - Turkey is pushing for involvement in a proposed free trade pact between the United States and Europe which it fears could leave it sidelined and hamper its ambitions to become a top 10 economy over the next decade. Trade was high...Tags: National Government, Contracts, Barack Obama, Turkey, Trade Agreements
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India eyes wider trade with Philippines
The Manila Times, PhilippinesIndia is eyeing the manufacture of medicines in the Philippines and is seeking cooperation with the country in the areas of renewable energy, information technology-related services (ITES) and food processing. "Our pharma companies are keen to come...Tags: Energy Saving, Marketing, Exports, Philippines, Contracts
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ANALYSIS-UK trade may struggle to stand still after EU exit
Reuters* UK would need to negotiate new free trade rules with partners * UK would drop out of US-EU trade talks and other bilateral deals * City of London expected to suffer from lack of say in EU rules By Tom Miles GENEVA, May 16 (Reuters) - As British...Tags: European Union, Economy, Business and Finance, Exports, Marketing, Finance
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