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G20 leaders meet to Strengthen to World economic system

November 9, 2010
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SEOUL, South Korea – America’s move to flood its sluggish economy with $600 billion of cash, has triggered alarm in capitals from Berlin to Beijing. This has created tensions over currencies and trade gaps which are growing before the summit of global leaders this week. The Group of 20 developing and rich nations are attempting to reform the world economy in the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis. Two years ago the group’s leaders met for the first time....

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Panamanian President to visit three countries in Asia for investment

November 2, 2010
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Panamanian President to visit three countries in Asia for investment

Panama’s president, Ricardo Martinelli, begin on Friday a tour of Singapore, South Korea and Taiwan to strengthen relations with these countries and attract investment, said the Panamanian Foreign Minister Juan Carlos Varela. Martinelli will meet with the presidents Sellapan Rama Nathan (Singapore), Lee Myung-Bak (Korea) and Ma Ying-jeou (Taiwan), with whom he seeks bilateral relations on economic issues, according to Carlos Varela. “The president’s visit (Martinelli) is to bring bilateral relations and encourage foreign investment in the country,” Varela...

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Hedging Gains in Asia

October 17, 2010
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Most Asian markets fell on Friday. MSCI Asia Pacific Index was on the morning down 0.5 percent after reaching its highest level in two years the day before. - Sentiment among investors is uncertain. Macro figures from the U.S. was a bit weak. “This week we’ve had a couple good days and investors may use this opportunity to take profit,” said Shane Oliver, head of investment strategy at AMP Capital Investors in Sydney to Bloomberg News. Masaaki Shirakawa, Governor...

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Keep Your Eye on Korea

October 11, 2010
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Seoul- For those who prefer more exotic destinations in the fastest growing region today, Asia, one of the most interesting options is South Korea. With growth expected to exceed 4 percent in 2010, and strong domestic demand. In fact, since Ecotrade has opened a strategy on the main Korean stock index, Kospi 100, which so far this year up to 8 percent maximum currently listed. One attraction of this market is that it has internationally recognized firms. An example...

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Deloitte Grows in Asia

September 19, 2010
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Revenues in Asia Pacific grew 9 percent, making it the region with the fastest growth for the sixth consecutive year. Korea and India are part of the member firms that have grown over 20 percent. Deloitte China has grown by 8 percent. The market share of the Fortune Global 500 rose 2 percentage points in the Asia-Pacific. The Deloitte member firms have also contributed to the achievement of some of the largest IPO on the markets.

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Venture Fund Actively Attracts Foreign Capital

August 4, 2010
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Venture Fund Actively Attracts Foreign Capital

Small Business Administration Executive Director Gim Dong Seon has said: diversification of  venture capital investment funds and venture companies to the globalization of foreign investments that have been promoted since last year  has led to tangible results , resulting in a competitive small and medium enterprises.  Venture investment is expected to be more and more as time continues. AJUIB funds held by the General Assembly, the Korea Venture Investment (NYSE Celltrion ), and the Belgian Solvay ( chemicals Specialized...

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