Wednesday, August 15, 2012

China's Premier Drops Hints of Interest Rate Cut


Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said easing inflation allows more room to adjust monetary policy and positive signs are emerging in the economy, expressing confidence after July data showed a further slowdown in growth.

Previewing Australian and Japan Futures


Bloomberg's Susan Li gives a run down of the Australian and Japanese futures.

The Top Ten Stocks for Aug. 15


Aug. 15 (Bloomberg) -- Bloomberg’s Trish Regan, Matt Miller and Adam Johnson report on today’s ten most important stocks including Starbucks, Deere and Cisco. (Source: Bloomberg)

Powering The Future part 1: The Energy Revolution HD



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Our host, M. Sanjayan, explores the beginnings of a shift in energy use that will change the world. Whether for national security, the economy, or the health of our planet, there are as many drivers for change as there are technologies vying for a top spot. The hope is for a silver bullet to solve the problem all at once; the reality is that mankind is looking at the next industrial revolution, requiring the greatest minds and all the creativity we can harness. The episode looks at cutting edge technologies that could allow us to break our dependence on fossil fuels.
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Powering The Future part 2: The Energy Planet HD
Powering The Future part 3: Striking a Balance HD
Powering The Future part 4: Leading the Charge HD

World Tango Championship Kicks Off In Argentina



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Tango dancers from across the world gathered in Buenos Aires on Tuesday for the opening of the 2012 World Tango Championship.
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Bản tin video sáng 15-08-2012



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HỘI TRÙNG DƯƠNG - Diễm Liên, Nguyên Khang (official clip in HD)



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Đại Hội Liên Kết Đấu Tranh Dân Chủ Nhân Quyền Cho VN



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Đại Hội Liên Kết Đấu Tranh Dân Chủ Nhân Quyền Cho Việt Nam đã diễn ra vào thứ Bảy ngày 11-8-2012 tại hội trường Unify Event Center, 765 Story Rd thành phố San Jose. Đại hội được tổ chức bởi Khối 8406 Hoa Kỳ liên kết với các tổ chức đấu tranh dân chủ nhân quyền để yểm trợ hữu hiệu cho cuộc đấu tranh giải thể chế Cộng Sản và Dân Chủ hóa đất nước.

Căng thẳng Biển Đông và vai trò của Indonesia



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Giữa lúc phẫn nộ leo thang vì những cuộc tranh chấp chủ quyền chồng chéo tại Biển Đông, Indonesia đã xuất hiện như một tiếng nói ôn hòa, bình tĩnh, dồn nỗ lực làm việc để đóng vai trò trung gian điều giải trong cuộc tranh chấp giữa Trung Quốc, Việt Nam, Philippines, Đài Loan, và Malaysia.

Japan marks end of World War Two (0:45)



Aug. 15 - Japan marks the 67th anniversary of the end of World War Two. Julie Noce reports.

Natural hazards: Asia growth economies at financial risk



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Some of Asia's most important growth economies have the highest financial risk from the threat of natural hazards -- that's according to risk analysis firm Maplecroft's latest report - Natural Hazards Risk Atlas.
Just one week after the flooding of Manila, Philippines, the group has revealed that the resulting impacts of natural disasters -- such as hurricanes, earthquakes and cyclones - in the Asian growth economies of Bangladesh, the Philippines, Myanmar, India and Vietnam would not only include disruptions to their domestic economies, but also to the operations and supply chains of many of the world's largest corporations who invest in these locations because of their significant growth opportunities.
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Putting the cash into kung fu



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Jamil Anderlini, the FT's Beijing bureau chief, visits the Shaolin Temple in Henan, central China, and meets the chief abbot, also known as the 'CEO monk'.

Food security meetings begin



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The first in a series of meetings discussing the future of food production in Australia has begun. 6.30pm nightly and 10.30pm Mon-Fri on SBS ONE.

Light but gorgeous: saucy scallop surprise



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Free cooking tips from an expert are not be sneezed at, so get your pens and papers at the ready, as we hand over to Martyn Andrews for this week's Prime Recipe!

Cute AND smart win over beauty pageant at Urals



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Russian women are famous for looking good.

So chances are, out of 200, you'll find something pretty special...
...especially if those 200 are already pretty special by local standards!

Prime Time's Lindsay France met the newly-crowned Miss Yekaterinburg...

08/15/2012 LATEST BUSINESS BULLETIN



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Naples: Living near Mount Vesuvius | Euromaxx city



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Naples is the place for a little southern Italian dolce vita. Famous as the home of pizza - it's a great place for people who love to eat! Italian screen legend Sophia Loren launched her career in Naples. And its historic city centre is a Unesco world heritage site.
Read more on http://www.dw.de/dw/episode/0,,16107504,00.html

Black Gold - Turning Waste into a Resource | Made in Germany



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What remains as waste from large oil refineries is "black gold" for Nils Hansen. He can extract 800 different chemicals from the black sticky goo that remains after oil is refined. Oil is too valuable to waste, he says, so he is investing 150 million euros in a so-called "green refinery" in Hamburg.

Coping with a Downturn | Made in Germany



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Will the economic slowdown make only a small dent in orders or lead to total collapse? Made in Germany discusses what the economic slowdown might mean for German manufacturers and about the economic outlook with Ansgar Belke, from the German Institute for Economic Research.

Economic Slowdown? - German Companies Worry about Orders | Made in Germany



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Several German companies are worrying about the outlook for their orders. The economic slowdown could hit Germany as well, experts say. The electronics and steel industries have already been affected. But what about the manufacturing sector, the staple of the German economy? It's official that German companies are waiting for the crisis to arrive, says Bernard Scherer, general manager of plant manufacturer Zeppelin Systems in Friedrichshafen.

Europe Day Ahead: Inflation test for ECB bond buying plans (1:59)



Aug. 15 - Euro zone inflation is seen holding above the ECB's target rate as the bank mulls whether to restart bond buying.

Mixed business benefits from London Olympics



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http://www.euronews.com/ There was some rare good news from the recession-hit UK economy as the number of Britons out of work fell to the lowest level in nearly a year in the period from April to June.

However temporary jobs due to the Olympics being held in London seems to have been a big factor as almost half of the new positions created were in the capital.

It seems the Games did not provide the business boost some had hoped for.
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US industrial output rises



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http://www.euronews.com/ US industrial production expanded last month at the fastest pace since April. It increased by 0.6 percent, which was better than June's 0.1 percent gain.

Manufacturing was up and there were solid gains in utilities production and mining.
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European markets at close: 14.08.12



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Wet Weather Stumps Carlsberg Sales in Europe


Carlsberg A/S, the biggest brewer in Russia, reported second-quarter profit that missed estimates as unseasonably wet weather stunted sales in Europe and the company increased advertising spending.

Crop Insurance: A Farmer's Last Hope in the Drought


Aug. 15 (Bloomberg) -- Bloomberg's Alix Steel reports from Iowa, where drought conditions have ruined 98 percent of the corn crop. She speaks on Bloomberg Television's "Lunch Money."

Multi-Billion Dollar Software Glitches: A Hit List


Aug. 15 (Bloomberg) -- Bloomberg's Cory Johnson reports on the history of software glitches in the financial services, retail and airline industries.