EIU Country Analysis http://www.alacrastore.com/publisher-rss/eiu 23 Nov 2009 08:05:21 EST 115 en AlacraStore RSS Builder 1.0 30 23 Nov 2009 12:00:00 ESThttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20091123T164500_0004eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20091123T164500_0004FROM THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT The ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum, has shaken up the leadership of two of the emirate#;s flagship financial institutions in a fresh indication of his concern to limit the damageMarket ResearchEIU Country Analysis23 Nov 2009 12:00:00 ESThttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20091123T164500_0003eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20091123T164500_0003FROM THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT Japan#;s public debt is approaching ###% of GDP, by far the highest in the OECD, as the global economic crisis has increased pressure on the government#;s fragile finances. Investors are concerned that theMarket ResearchEIU Country Analysis23 Nov 2009 12:00:00 ESThttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20091123T140500_0092eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20091123T140500_0092FROM THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT Please see graphic below Please see graphic belowMarket ResearchEIU Country Analysis23 Nov 2009 12:00:00 ESThttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20091123T140500_0091eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20091123T140500_0091COUNTRY VIEW FROM THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNITMarket ResearchEIU Country Analysis23 Nov 2009 12:00:00 ESThttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20091123T140500_0090eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20091123T140500_0090FROM THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNITMarket ResearchEIU Country Analysis23 Nov 2009 12:00:00 ESThttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20091123T140500_0087eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20091123T140500_0087FROM THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT Venezuela has traditionally run a large trade surplus, despite its heavy dependence on imported goods, due to its high oil export bill. In #### Venezuela#;s trade surplus was US$##.#bn (about ##% ofMarket ResearchEIU Country Analysis23 Nov 2009 12:00:00 ESThttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20091123T140500_0086eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20091123T140500_0086COUNTRY VIEW FROM THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNITMarket ResearchEIU Country Analysis23 Nov 2009 12:00:00 ESThttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20091123T140500_0084eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20091123T140500_0084FROM THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNITMarket ResearchEIU Country Analysis23 Nov 2009 12:00:00 ESThttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20091123T140500_0078eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20091123T140500_0078FROM THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT Please see graphic below Please see graphic belowMarket ResearchEIU Country Analysis23 Nov 2009 12:00:00 ESThttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20091123T140500_0077eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20091123T140500_0077FROM THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT Investors have grown increasingly wary of the direction of the country#;s economic policies, the latest wave of nationalisations, and the security of contractual agreements in Venezuela. A perceived rise in political risk stems fromMarket ResearchEIU Country Analysis23 Nov 2009 12:00:00 ESThttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20091123T140500_0076eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20091123T140500_0076COUNTRY VIEW FROM THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNITMarket ResearchEIU Country Analysis23 Nov 2009 12:00:00 ESThttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20091123T140500_0075eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20091123T140500_0075FROM THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT Japan#;s economy is highly dependent on foreign trade. The global economic downturn that began in #### dealt a severe blow to the country#;s exports. The merchandise-trade account for fiscal year ####/##Market ResearchEIU Country Analysis23 Nov 2009 12:00:00 ESThttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20091123T140500_0063eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20091123T140500_0063FROM THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT There are no exchange controls and few restrictions on foreign investment in the Netherlands. However, there are some reporting requirements. Monetary and currency policy has been centralised since January #st ####, when the euro becameMarket ResearchEIU Country Analysis23 Nov 2009 12:00:00 ESThttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20091123T140500_0062eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20091123T140500_0062FROM THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT The Netherlands has a well-developed licensing system, and many international companies have licensing arrangements with their Dutch counterparts. Licensing is most common in the chemicals sector, life sciences and agriculture, though licences for theMarket ResearchEIU Country Analysis23 Nov 2009 12:00:00 ESThttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20091123T140500_0061eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20091123T140500_0061FROM THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT The Netherlands#;s Competition Act (####) marked a significant turnaround in competition and merger control and brought national legislation in line with EU legislation. The Netherlands previously had the reputation of being a "cartel paradiseMarket ResearchEIU Country Analysis23 Nov 2009 12:00:00 ESThttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20091123T140500_0060eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20091123T140500_0060FROM THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT The Netherlands promotes itself as a gateway to Europe and actively encourages foreign investment. The Netherlands Foreign Investment Agency promotes the country as a base for international activities and assists companies that are considering settingMarket ResearchEIU Country Analysis23 Nov 2009 12:00:00 ESThttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20091123T140500_0058eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20091123T140500_0058FROM THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT Official name Republique du Mali Form of state Unitary republic Legal system A new constitution was approved by referendum in January #### National legislature National Assembly; ### members elected by universal suffrage for a fiveMarket ResearchEIU Country Analysis23 Nov 2009 12:00:00 ESThttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20091123T140500_0057eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20091123T140500_0057FROM THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNITMarket ResearchEIU Country Analysis23 Nov 2009 12:00:00 ESThttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20091123T140500_0056eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20091123T140500_0056COUNTRY VIEW FROM THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNITMarket ResearchEIU Country Analysis23 Nov 2009 12:00:00 ESThttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20091123T140500_0051eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20091123T140500_0051FROM THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT Companies operating in the UK have access to a tariff-free market of some ###m consumers through the country#;s membership in the European Union, and free trade with Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland throughMarket ResearchEIU Country Analysis23 Nov 2009 12:00:00 ESThttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20091123T140500_0043eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20091123T140500_0043FROM THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT The main agencies responsible for overseeing competition policy are the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) and the Competition Commission (CC). The OFT became a corporate body in April ####, with new powers, under the EnterpriseMarket ResearchEIU Country Analysis23 Nov 2009 12:00:00 ESThttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20091123T140500_0040eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20091123T140500_0040FROM THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT Sources for global and domestic data are for historical data; the Economist Intelligence Unit is the source for all forecast data, unless otherwise stated Global data US and OECD growth: OECD World trade growth: EconomistMarket ResearchEIU Country Analysis23 Nov 2009 12:00:00 ESThttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20091123T140500_0039eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20091123T140500_0039FROM THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNITMarket ResearchEIU Country Analysis23 Nov 2009 12:00:00 ESThttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20091123T140500_0038eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20091123T140500_0038FROM THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT Background: In #### Libya gained independence from Italy. An army captain, Muammar Qadhafi, led a coup in #### that deposed the king and made Libya a republic. In the ####s Colonel Qadhafi gradually nationalised theMarket ResearchEIU Country Analysis23 Nov 2009 12:00:00 ESThttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20091123T140500_0033eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20091123T140500_0033FROM THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT Official name The Great Socialist People#;s Libyan Arab Jamahiriya Form of state Since #### Libya has been a jamahiriya (republic of the people) in accordance with the Third Universal Theory propounded by Colonel MuammarMarket ResearchEIU Country Analysis23 Nov 2009 12:00:00 ESThttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20091123T140500_0032eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20091123T140500_0032FROM THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT Outlook for ####-## Monthly reviewMarket ResearchEIU Country Analysis23 Nov 2009 12:00:00 ESThttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20091123T140500_0029eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20091123T140500_0029FROM THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNITMarket ResearchEIU Country Analysis23 Nov 2009 12:00:00 ESThttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20091123T140500_0028eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20091123T140500_0028FROM THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT Official name United Republic of Tanzania Form of state Republic, formed by the #### union of Tanganyika and Zanzibar Legal system Based on English common law, the #### union and #### Zanzibar constitutions, as amendedMarket ResearchEIU Country Analysis23 Nov 2009 12:00:00 ESThttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20091123T140500_0027eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20091123T140500_0027FROM THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT Outlook for ####-## Monthly reviewMarket ResearchEIU Country Analysis23 Nov 2009 12:00:00 ESThttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20091123T140500_0022eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20091123T140500_0022FROM THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT Hong Kong imposes no controls on foreign exchange, and requires only basic information to be disclosed on crossborder remittances, in accordance with its commitments to international anti-money-laundering and anti-terrorism. No restrictions applyMarket ResearchEIU Country Analysis23 Nov 2009 12:00:00 ESThttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20091123T140500_0021eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20091123T140500_0021FROM THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT Foreign licensing activity is rather limited in Hong Kong because of the territory#;s relatively small manufacturing base, compared with Asia#;s other industrialised economies, such as South Korea, Taiwan and Singapore. A strong legalMarket ResearchEIU Country Analysis23 Nov 2009 12:00:00 ESThttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20091123T140500_0020eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20091123T140500_0020FROM THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT The government aimed to introduce a competition bill to the Legislative Council in late #### or early ####, and it has held several rounds of public consultations since #### ahead of the drafting of theMarket ResearchEIU Country Analysis23 Nov 2009 12:00:00 ESThttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20091123T140500_0018eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20091123T140500_0018FROM THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNITMarket ResearchEIU Country Analysis23 Nov 2009 12:00:00 ESThttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20091123T140500_0017eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20091123T140500_0017FROM THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT The trade deficit decreased to US$##.##bn in fiscal year ####/## (July #st-June ##th) from US$##.##bn in ####/##, according to the central bank. The value of merchandise exports declinedMarket ResearchEIU Country Analysis23 Nov 2009 12:00:00 ESThttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20091123T140500_0016eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20091123T140500_0016FROM THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT Pakistan#;s tax revenue was about #% of its gross domestic product in fiscal year ####/## (July #st-June ##th), representing a narrow tax base. Both the International Monetary Fund and the World BankMarket ResearchEIU Country Analysis23 Nov 2009 12:00:00 ESThttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20091123T140500_0015eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20091123T140500_0015FROM THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT Commercial banks are empowered to deal in and remit foreign currency on behalf of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), the central bank. The SBP has delegated to authorised dealers (mostly banks) the responsibility ofMarket ResearchEIU Country Analysis23 Nov 2009 12:00:00 ESThttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20091123T140500_0001eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20091123T140500_0001FROM THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT Sovereign risk Stable. Angola#;s debt stock is forecast to rise steadily in ####-## as the country contracts new commercial loans and bilateral credit lines. However, strong real GDP growth should keep the levelMarket ResearchEIU Country Analysis23 Nov 2009 12:00:00 ESThttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/RK_RK_MAIN_20091123T164500_0005eiuftxml/RK_RK_MAIN_20091123T164500_0005FROM THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT NEW SCENARIOS Risk Briefing#;s risk scenarios are potential developments that might substantially change the business operating environment over the coming two years. We analyse the drivers, provide the context and conclude with recommended actionMarket ResearchEIU Country Analysis23 Nov 2009 12:00:00 ESThttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/RK_RK_MAIN_20091123T011500_0011eiuftxml/RK_RK_MAIN_20091123T011500_0011FROM THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT SUMMARY This country is published by Risk Briefing on a #;ratings-only#; basis. Risk Briefing covers ### countries. For ### major and mid-size markets our reports include extensive textual analysis and background. For anMarket ResearchEIU Country Analysis23 Nov 2009 12:00:00 ESThttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/RK_RK_MAIN_20091123T011500_0010eiuftxml/RK_RK_MAIN_20091123T011500_0010FROM THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT SUMMARY This country is published by Risk Briefing on a #;ratings-only#; basis. Risk Briefing covers ### countries. For ### major and mid-size markets our reports include extensive textual analysis and background. For anMarket ResearchEIU Country Analysis23 Nov 2009 12:00:00 ESThttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/RK_RK_MAIN_20091123T011500_0006eiuftxml/RK_RK_MAIN_20091123T011500_0006FROM THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT SUMMARY This country is published by Risk Briefing on a #;ratings-only#; basis. Risk Briefing covers ### countries. For ### major and mid-size markets our reports include extensive textual analysis and background. For anMarket ResearchEIU Country Analysis23 Nov 2009 12:00:00 ESThttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/RK_RK_MAIN_20091123T011500_0005eiuftxml/RK_RK_MAIN_20091123T011500_0005FROM THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT SUMMARY This country is published by Risk Briefing on a #;ratings-only#; basis. Risk Briefing covers ### countries. For ### major and mid-size markets our reports include extensive textual analysis and background. For anMarket ResearchEIU Country Analysis23 Nov 2009 12:00:00 ESThttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/RK_RK_MAIN_20091123T011000_0011eiuftxml/RK_RK_MAIN_20091123T011000_0011FROM THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT SUMMARY Security risk is very low. The sporadic outbreaks of civil unrest in the Central Highlands, which is home to a number of ethnic minorities, are unlikely to spread to the main commercial districts andMarket ResearchEIU Country Analysis23 Nov 2009 12:00:00 ESThttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/RK_RK_MAIN_20091123T011000_0009eiuftxml/RK_RK_MAIN_20091123T011000_0009FROM THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT SUMMARY Government effectiveness is severely undermined by endemic corruption among public officials. The widespread lack of transparency and accountability is a major risk to doing business. Although the leadership appears intent on improving the situationMarket ResearchEIU Country Analysis23 Nov 2009 12:00:00 ESThttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/RK_RK_MAIN_20091123T011000_0004eiuftxml/RK_RK_MAIN_20091123T011000_0004FROM THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT SUMMARY Reforms to the corporate tax system were introduced in #### and there has been some tinkering with the legislation since then. The current unified standard corporate tax rate is ##%. The Law on ForeignMarket ResearchEIU Country Analysis23 Nov 2009 12:00:00 ESThttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/RK_RK_MAIN_20091123T011000_0003eiuftxml/RK_RK_MAIN_20091123T011000_0003FROM THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT SUMMARY Trade unions are a powerful political and economic force in Vietnam. The unions#; role in protecting workers#; rights is considered even more important now that foreign companies are operating in Vietnam. The number ofMarket ResearchEIU Country Analysis23 Nov 2009 12:00:00 ESThttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/RK_RK_MAIN_20091123T010500_0011eiuftxml/RK_RK_MAIN_20091123T010500_0011FROM THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT SUMMARY There is a rising number of sporadic terrorist attacks, but so far incidents remain confined to remote areas and tend to focus on government or army bases. Sendero Luminoso could gain strength if theMarket ResearchEIU Country Analysis23 Nov 2009 12:00:00 ESThttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/RK_RK_MAIN_20091123T010500_0010eiuftxml/RK_RK_MAIN_20091123T010500_0010FROM THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT SUMMARY Political stability risk is moderate. Since a constitutional crisis in #### following the flight from office of President Alberto Fujimori, transitions between elected governments have been smooth. Politicians are discredited, and institutions weak, needingMarket ResearchEIU Country Analysis23 Nov 2009 12:00:00 ESThttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/RK_RK_MAIN_20091123T010500_0004eiuftxml/RK_RK_MAIN_20091123T010500_0004FROM THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT SUMMARY The government has pledged to simplify the complex tax system and broaden the tax base, with some progress. Taking advantage of special powers granted by Congress, the government made several changes to the taxMarket ResearchEIU Country Analysis23 Nov 2009 12:00:00 ESThttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/RK_RK_MAIN_20091123T010500_0002eiuftxml/RK_RK_MAIN_20091123T010500_0002FROM THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT SUMMARY Substantial public investment in the ####s helped to improve the country#;s transport infrastructure, though it still falls short of being adequate for all business needs and maintenance levels have been low. The privatisationMarket ResearchEIU Country Analysis23 Nov 2009 12:00:00 ESThttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/RK_RK_MAIN_20091123T010500_0001eiuftxml/RK_RK_MAIN_20091123T010500_0001FROM THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT OVERALL ASSESSMENT Risk is moderate overall, with government effectiveness risk the main area of concern, owing to the weakness of Peru#;s democratic institutions and the government#;s weak congressional position. Security risk is worseningMarket ResearchEIU Country Analysis23 Nov 2009 12:00:00 ESThttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/IWTELE_IWTELE_MAIN_20091123T142600_0002eiuftxml/IWTELE_IWTELE_MAIN_20091123T142600_0002FROM DIALOG NEWSEDGE [Nikkei English News (Japan)] Electronics retailers report brisk sales of personal computers in the month since the debut of Microsoft Corp.#;s Windows # operating system, but prices continue to decline as consumers opt for cheaper modelsMarket ResearchEIU Country Analysis23 Nov 2009 12:00:00 ESThttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/IWTELE_IWTELE_MAIN_20091123T142600_0001eiuftxml/IWTELE_IWTELE_MAIN_20091123T142600_0001FROM DIALOG NEWSEDGE [International Herald Tribune] A tour of its carefully tended, corporate campus here leaves little doubt why surveys, year after year, rate SAS Institute, the world#;s largest private software company, among the best places to work. AtMarket ResearchEIU Country Analysis23 Nov 2009 12:00:00 ESThttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/IWTELE_IWTELE_MAIN_20091123T142500_0007eiuftxml/IWTELE_IWTELE_MAIN_20091123T142500_0007FROM DIALOG NEWSEDGE [Hindustan Times (India)] The debate over "cloud computing" - shorthand for the business of accessing software applications and services over the Internet or related networks - is a lot like that. Google, which has a vested interest in makingMarket ResearchEIU Country Analysis23 Nov 2009 12:00:00 ESThttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/IWTELE_IWTELE_MAIN_20091123T142500_0006eiuftxml/IWTELE_IWTELE_MAIN_20091123T142500_0006FROM DIALOG NEWSEDGE [San Jose Mercury News (CA)] As soon as word got out a couple of years ago that Google was cooking up some sort of mobile phone initiative, speculation arose that the search sovereign would get into theMarket ResearchEIU Country Analysis23 Nov 2009 12:00:00 ESThttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/IWHLTH_IWHLTH_MAIN_20091123T141500_0021eiuftxml/IWHLTH_IWHLTH_MAIN_20091123T141500_0021FROM DIALOG NEWSEDGE [ADP Nordic News] Norwegian company Biotec Pharmacon ASA (OSL:BIOTEC) said today both its phase III studies with the drug candidate, soluble beta-#,#/#,# glucan (SBG) for treatment of diabetic foot ulcer produced negativeMarket ResearchEIU Country Analysis23 Nov 2009 12:00:00 ESThttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/IWHLTH_IWHLTH_MAIN_20091123T141500_0019eiuftxml/IWHLTH_IWHLTH_MAIN_20091123T141500_0019FROM DIALOG NEWSEDGE [Israel Business Arena] Pontifax Fund LP has sold part of its holding in Protalix Biotherapeutics Inc. (AMEX:PLX). Pontifax general partner and Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (Nasdaq: TEVA; TASE: TEVA) chairman Eli Hurvitz is also chairman ofMarket ResearchEIU Country Analysis23 Nov 2009 12:00:00 ESThttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/IWHLTH_IWHLTH_MAIN_20091123T141500_0017eiuftxml/IWHLTH_IWHLTH_MAIN_20091123T141500_0017FROM DIALOG NEWSEDGE [Business World (Philippines)] A HOUSE bill has been filed that seeks to create a special division for rare or orphan diseases in the Health department. House Bill (HB) ####, authored by Aurora Rep. Juan Edgardo M. AngaraMarket ResearchEIU Country Analysis23 Nov 2009 12:00:00 ESThttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/IWHLTH_IWHLTH_MAIN_20091123T141500_0005eiuftxml/IWHLTH_IWHLTH_MAIN_20091123T141500_0005FROM DIALOG NEWSEDGE [The Fly on the Wall - Live News Feed] The United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit upheld an earlier District Court ruling, approving a settlement in the long-running Average Wholesale Price-AWP-pharmaceutical litigationMarket ResearchEIU Country Analysis23 Nov 2009 12:00:00 ESThttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/IWHLTH_IWHLTH_MAIN_20091123T141500_0004eiuftxml/IWHLTH_IWHLTH_MAIN_20091123T141500_0004FROM DIALOG NEWSEDGE [M# Europharma] US pharmaceutical and nutritional products maker Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (NYSE: BMY) and Japanese Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co Ltd said on ## November that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the supplemental NewMarket ResearchEIU Country Analysis23 Nov 2009 12:00:00 ESThttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/IWHLTH_IWHLTH_MAIN_20091123T141500_0003eiuftxml/IWHLTH_IWHLTH_MAIN_20091123T141500_0003FROM DIALOG NEWSEDGE [M# Europharma] Pharmaceutical company Pfizer Inc (NYSE:PFE) announced on Friday the receipt of approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for Geodon (ziprasidone HCI) Capsules for maintenance treatment of bipolar I disorder in adultsMarket ResearchEIU Country Analysis23 Nov 2009 12:00:00 ESThttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/IWHLTH_IWHLTH_MAIN_20091123T141500_0002eiuftxml/IWHLTH_IWHLTH_MAIN_20091123T141500_0002FROM DIALOG NEWSEDGE [AFP World News (English)] As a schoolteacher, Ariel Shen has been observing Taiwan#;s declining birth rate from up close. Five years ago, each classroom at her middle school in downtown Taipei had ## students, but nowMarket ResearchEIU Country Analysis23 Nov 2009 12:00:00 ESThttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/IWHLTH_IWHLTH_MAIN_20091123T141500_0001eiuftxml/IWHLTH_IWHLTH_MAIN_20091123T141500_0001FROM DIALOG NEWSEDGE [Associated Press] Senate Democrats, without a vote to spare, pushed forward a bill to overhaul the U.S. health care system, but a divisive debate still lies ahead and there is no assurance the measure - as writtenMarket ResearchEIU Country Analysis23 Nov 2009 12:00:00 ESThttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/IWFINA_IWFINA_MAIN_20091123T140500_0012eiuftxml/IWFINA_IWFINA_MAIN_20091123T140500_0012FROM DIALOG NEWSEDGE [New York Times] The economy and the stock market may be recovering from their swoon, but more homeowners than ever are having trouble making their monthly mortgage payments, according to figures released Thursday. Nearly one in ##Market ResearchEIU Country Analysis23 Nov 2009 12:00:00 ESThttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/IWFINA_IWFINA_MAIN_20091123T140500_0011eiuftxml/IWFINA_IWFINA_MAIN_20091123T140500_0011FROM DIALOG NEWSEDGE [American Banker] In a move that should help stressed banks avoid public relations fiascoes, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. has toned down the harsh wording of orders it issues to such institutions. The FDIC changed the nameMarket ResearchEIU Country Analysis23 Nov 2009 12:00:00 ESThttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/IWFINA_IWFINA_MAIN_20091123T140500_0010eiuftxml/IWFINA_IWFINA_MAIN_20091123T140500_0010FROM DIALOG NEWSEDGE [BNamericas (English)] Banco Bradesco (NYSE: BBD) has become Brazil#;s first private sector bank to serve ###% of the nation#;s municipalities, the bank said in a statement to Latibex, the euro-denominated Latin American stock marketMarket ResearchEIU Country Analysis23 Nov 2009 12:00:00 ESThttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/IWFINA_IWFINA_MAIN_20091123T140500_0004eiuftxml/IWFINA_IWFINA_MAIN_20091123T140500_0004FROM DIALOG NEWSEDGE [AFP World News (English)] The ##-year record high bankruptcy rate for US banks and businesses is giving regional banks on sound footing the opportunity to expand swiftly and on the cheap. "It#;s a significant opportunityMarket ResearchEIU Country Analysis23 Nov 2009 12:00:00 ESThttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/IWFINA_IWFINA_MAIN_20091123T140500_0003eiuftxml/IWFINA_IWFINA_MAIN_20091123T140500_0003FROM DIALOG NEWSEDGE [Associated Press] Venezuela#;s government took over management of four private banks on Friday, citing serious irregularities and violations of banking regulations. Finance Minister Ali Rodriguez announced the government intervened in the small banks Canarias, Confederado, BolivarMarket ResearchEIU Country Analysis23 Nov 2009 12:00:00 ESThttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/IWFINA_IWFINA_MAIN_20091123T140500_0001eiuftxml/IWFINA_IWFINA_MAIN_20091123T140500_0001FROM DIALOG NEWSEDGE [AFP World News (English)] Spanish bank BBVA may boost its current stake in China Citic Bank with a #.# billion dollar investment, a report said Monday citing sources close to the matter. Spain#;s second-biggestMarket ResearchEIU Country Analysis23 Nov 2009 12:00:00 ESThttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/IWENGY_IWENGY_MAIN_20091123T141900_0003eiuftxml/IWENGY_IWENGY_MAIN_20091123T141900_0003FROM THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT Work is almost complete on one of the most challenging elements in the project to bring gas to the southern Egyptian city of Aswan, according to the petroleum minister, Sameh Fahmy. He said in earlyMarket ResearchEIU Country Analysis