 Ireland Approves Treaty to Reform Europe
 03.10.2009 22:44  19 views  0 comments
 Reversing their previous rejection of the Lisbon Treaty, Irish voters supported a new European constitution that should strengthen and streamline EU governance Read more »
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Atlantic Airline Alliance Draws Scrutiny
03.10.2009 22:35 15 views 0 comments
 European authorities are probing the proposed tie-up between American Airlines, British Airways, and Iberia for potential antitrust concerns Read more »
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Cisco's Downmarket Videoconferencing Move
01.10.2009 23:45 34 views 0 comments
Its $3 billion purchase of Norway's Tandberg will give Cisco videophones that sell for as little as $1,495 to complement its high-end TelePresence systems Read more »
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Turkey's Shift to a More Open Economy
01.10.2009 17:00 19 views 0 comments
 Applying for EU membership has sped up reforms, and that has helped the country weather the current crisis Read more »
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World's Best Companies 2009
01.10.2009 14:00 28 views 0 comments
 The 40 names making the list, compiled by A.T. Kearney for BusinessWeek, are thriving in the recession and preparing for beyond Read more »
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Spanish Insurer Mapfre Goes Global to Thrive
01.10.2009 14:00 19 views 0 comments
 The nonlife insurer finds a buffer against Spain's woes by building positions in Latin America, Turkey, and the U.S. Read more »
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British Banks Rein in Bonuses
01.10.2009 13:04 25 views 0 comments
 After world leaders agreed to banking reforms, British financial institutions have pledged to rework their remuneration packages by the end of the year Read more »
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U.S. Warns Europe of Russian Energy Threat
01.10.2009 12:46 18 views 0 comments
 Washington supports EU plans to build a natural gas pipeline from the Caspian, but a senior U.S. official cautions the project is 'only a piece of the puzzle' Read more »
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Philips' Bright Future for Lightbulbs
30.09.2009 15:30 21 views 0 comments
 As the world's leading lighting company, Philips is banking on new, energy-efficient LED bulbs to win business in this growing market Read more »
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Germany Benefits from Global Recovery
30.09.2009 12:00 19 views 0 comments
 The International Monetary Fund has revised its economic forecasts in a move that will come as good news for Germany's export-oriented businesses Read more »
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HSBC Mulls Headquarters Sale, Again
30.09.2009 11:49 17 views 0 comments
 After receiving interest for its offices in London, Paris, and New York, the bank plans to raise $2 billion by selling the buildings to outside investors Read more »
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EU Takes Tough Stance Against China
30.09.2009 11:44 21 views 0 comments
 A leading member of the European Parliament wants the 27-member bloc to be more forceful when negotiating with China on investment access Read more »
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How Long Can Germany Keep Auto Jobs?
28.09.2009 12:40 15 views 0 comments
 So far, Germany's auto industry has escaped massive job losses, but major cuts could soon be on the cards Read more »
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Pirates Score Big in German Election
28.09.2009 12:38 19 views 0 comments
 Germany's Pirate Party won a better-than-expected two percent of votes in the national elections by campaigning for increased Internet privacy Read more »
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Cadbury Battles to Fend Off Kraft
28.09.2009 12:32 21 views 0 comments
In its ongoing attempts to keep Kraft's takeover at bay, British chocolate maker Cadbury may shrink the size of its candy bars to cut costs Read more »
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EU Countries Face Large Budget Deficits
28.09.2009 12:28 21 views 0 comments
 The European Commission warns EU countries will run high deficits well into 2010, but could record 'substantial' reductions in the mid-term Read more »
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Europe Dominates Broadband Rankings
28.09.2009 12:25 19 views 0 comments
 Gartner predicts one in five households will be wired up to the Internet this year, with European countries leading the broadband revolution Read more »
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German Vote Sets Stage for Pro-Business Coalition
28.09.2009 2:23 18 views 0 comments
 Angela Merkel looks to have won enough votes in Germany's election to form a coalition government. CEOs will likely see it as positive for the economy Read more »
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World Leaders Commit to Rein in Financial Bonuses
25.09.2009 21:12 19 views 0 comments
 The G-20 economic summit ends with a vow to reform pay practices and bank-capital requirements. But getting action back home won't be easy Read more »
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A Twist in the Boeing-Airbus Tanker Saga
25.09.2009 18:29 24 views 0 comments
 New Pentagon specs devised in an ultra-transparent process still make it unlikely that a Boeing bid will win. Will a political deal be the next step? Read more »
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