It is not news that both Ford’s (F) management and shareholders are increasingly worried about the negative effects of Abenomics and yen depreciation on sales and stock performance. In the words of Alan Mulally, Ford’s CEO (March, 26th): The markets should determine the exchange rate. (Japan is) … the most closed automobile market in the […]

Saltaire-based Archerdale received nearly 1,000 applications for a blue collar job within five hours of posting it with Jobcentre Plus. “It was a frightening exercise,” said Glyn Brown. “For me that shows the depth of the non-skilled people out there on the dole.” Conversely, the demand for skilled workers is growing in the manufacturing […]

The Asset Magazine The Asset April 2013 by Amy Lam Fu  Managing cash and liquidity effectively for a multinational company with a presence in 86 countries was challenging for Fu Junyuan (傅俊元), chief financial officer of China Communications Construction Company (CCCC), a […]

WASHINGTON, May 9, 2013 – The World Bank Board of Executive Directors today discussed a new Country Assistance Strategy (CAS) to support the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)’s effort to strengthen the country’s foundations for economic expansion and shared prosperity. Improving access to basic social services, strengthening governance, providing opportunities for women and addressing climate […]