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23m of China's migrant workers are unemployed Mar 25 2009

China estimates that the number of its unemployed migrant workers has risen to 23 million since January’s Lunar New Year holiday, with 11million of those who returned to cities still searching for jobs.Read

Midlands architects urged to explore opportunities in Middle East Mar 11 2009

As development projects in Midlands reduce, one architect tells Head of Business Alun Thorne that the sector should look at exporting their skills to make the most of opportunities in the Middle East.Read

Need for robust procurement and commercial advice never greater Feb 26 2009

The Rider Levett Bucknall January 2009 International Construction Cost Commentary released this month forecasts subdued levels of growth for 2009 and 2010 but predicts that organisations with the nerve to operate in a market in turmoil will reap significant benefits of reduced construction costs.Read

Nigeria and Ethiopia are best for investment in Africa, survey claims Feb 19 2009

Nigeria and Ethiopia topped a new index of African potential investor destinations yesterday, with survey organisers saying the continent offers good potential growth even against the global economic crisis.Read

John Laing favourite to build Indian highway Feb 19 2009

A firm bidding for Birmingham City Council’s £2.2 billion highways maintenance contract has been announced as a preferred bidder to build a 100-kilometre six-lane highway in India.Read

Far East investors put their money into wine Feb 19 2009

Investors in the Far East are increasingly putting their money into collections of fine wine, as global equity and capital markets remain a risky prospect.Read

Iran 'set to sign deal' with Total for natural gas site Feb 19 2009

Iran has agreed a deal worth £3.5 billion with France’s Total to develop its gas fields, a government source told state television.Read

M&S counts cost of China sizing error Feb 11 2009

The executive chairman of Marks & Spencer yesterday admitted to errors in the company’s opening of its first shore in mainland China.Read

VW deny reports of delaying China car plant expansion Feb 05 2009

German carmaker Volkswagen has denied reports that it would postpone the expansion of a manufacturing plant in south-west China.Read

Emporio seen by some as symbol of economic apartheidi Feb 04 2009

With gold-plated ceilings, exotic fountains and the clink of champagne glasses, the Emporio Mall in New Delhi is the perfect place to wile away a hot afternoon browsing through designer boutiques.Read

HSBC and UKTI launch initiative to support exporters Feb 02 2009

HSBC Holdings Plc and UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) have signed a joint initiative to help UK exporters of all sizes capitalise on trade opportunities in 2009.Read

MA 'Algy' Alagappan and his mission to keep Birmingham working Feb 02 2009

In recent years, few sons of Birmingham have gone on to more success than MA Alagappan, who went from graduating at Aston University to running one of the biggest companies in the world. [incl video]Read

China and the the world needs Ox-like characteristics Jan 29 2009

This week China celebrating the start of their new year.  In line with tradition, 2009 will be the year of the ox – an appropriate symbol given the year it faces.Read

Fresh Approach Solutions strengthens links to Middle East with Omani deal Jan 28 2009

Fresh Approach Solutions has expanded its network of offices to the Middle East in a joint venture with Omani recruitment firm MCBS.Read

West Midlands firms forge links with Syria Jan 28 2009

Creative sector organisations from the West Midlands joined more than 40 others from European countries on a trade mission to the Middle East to form business relationships with counterpart companies from radio, film, music production, publishing and illustration.Read

Tamworth firm K2 Strategies in Dubai training deal Jan 28 2009

A Tamworth-based recruitment and training company is climbing new heights by exporting its services to the Middle East.Read

Birmingham business expert out to forge better links in China Jan 28 2009

A Birmingham-based business development specialist, who is relocating to Shanghai, is hoping that his new appointment with an energy company will help him to further improve trade and investment links between China and the West Midlands.Read

Lion's share of global economic growth will be in emerging markets Jan 28 2009

The lion’s share of global economic growth in the coming year will take place in emerging markets although their growth will slow, and the recovery of developed economies will ultimately drive global economic growth in the future.Read

Polish workers 'unlikely to go home' despite boost to Polish economy Dec 18 2008

Poland has said it expects the majority of its expatriates to carry on working abroad despite the global economic downturn but would have new jobs to offer at least some of those who return.Read

Russia tumbling towards recession as output falls 10.8pc Dec 18 2008

Russian industrial output shrank 10.8 per cent in November and wage arrears doubled, raising the spectre of recession for the once-buoyant economy.Read

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