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South Korea’s economic growth to slow in 2012: ADB


April 13th, 2012 - 1:35 pm ICT by IANS
Seoul, April 13 (IANS) South Korea's economic growth was expected to slow to 3.4 percent this year as economic downturn in advanced nations may hamper the country's exports, which account ... Read more...

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China’s GDP expected to grow 9.6 percent in 2011: IMF


April 28th, 2011 - 5:46 pm ICT by ANI
Beijing, Apr 28(ANI): China's economy is expected to grow 9.6 percent in 2011, The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said in a new report.The report said that consumer price inflation in ... Read more...

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Emerging economies leading global recovery: IMF


April 11th, 2011 - 9:12 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, April 11 (IANS) As global recovery continues, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) expects the world economy to grow at about 4.50 percent in both 2011 and 2012 with emerging ... Read more...

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Global food import bill may top $1 trillion in 2010


November 17th, 2010 - 10:50 pm ICT by IANS
Rome, Nov 17 (IANS/AKI) The bill for international food imports could exceed $1 trillion this year amid a spike in most commodity prices, the UN said Wednesday.Food prices could reach even ... Read more...

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RBI can’t be pure inflation targetter: Subbarao


August 5th, 2010 - 11:28 pm ICT by IANS
Hyderabad, Aug 5 (IANS) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) cannot be and should not be a pure inflation targetter and it needs to balance between growth, price stability and financial stability, ... Read more...

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RBI closely monitoring spiralling inflation


December 29th, 2009 - 5:59 pm ICT by ANI
Bangalore, Dec 29 (ANI): The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Deputy Governor Shyamala Gopinath said here on Tuesday that it is closely monitoring the spiralling inflation, but would keep in mind the ... Read more...

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Growth to be considered before monetary policy changes: Apex bank


December 29th, 2009 - 3:39 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, Dec 29 (IANS) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is closely monitoring the spiralling inflation but would keep in mind the need to encourage growth before making changes to monetary policy, ... Read more...

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‘New method can meet 20 percent of US fuel needs from waste products’


October 15th, 2008 - 3:34 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Oct 15 (IANS) A flexible new approach on production of alternative fuels from solid and agricultural wastes could supply a fifth of fuels required in transportation in US annually, says a ... Read more...

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New flexible method to produce biofuels and electricity from waste products


October 15th, 2008 - 2:34 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Oct 15 (ANI): Researchers are proposing a new flexible approach to producing boifuels, hydrogen and electricity from municipal solid wastes, agricultural wastes, forest residues and sewage sludge.The method offers a ... Read more...

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UN blames India, developing nations for rising food prices


September 4th, 2008 - 7:37 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 4 (IANS) India, China and other developing nations are responsible for a surge in commodity prices, says a global report on trade and development, prompting experts at home to ... Read more...

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