Rubi Valdez
Kim Jong-un's Re-Appearance Stirs More Questions On Health And Power
| Rubi Valdez | | Oct 15, 2014 06:09 AM EDT |
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's reappearance after 40 days in limbo triggered more speculations about his health and ability to maintain power rather than ease public concerns.
Chinese Imports-Exports Exceeded 3rd Quarter Expectations, but Analysts Warn of “Short-Lived” Growth
| Rubi Valdez | | Oct 14, 2014 09:29 PM EDT |
Chinese imports and exports surge higher than expected from the September data, the General Administration of Customs reported, an indicator of steady local and international markets. However, experts warn governments of a "short-lived" improvement and possibly more aggressive domestic demands despite current surge of demands from external markets.
China Buys Local Companies, Dominates Italian Market
| Rubi Valdez | | Oct 14, 2014 09:25 PM EDT |
Local Italian business owners are gradually selling properties and investments to Chinese partners as the country faces a deeper economic recession for the third time in six years. Europe's weakening domestic and local markets mean higher taxes, lesser employment opportunities, and lower wages.
Philippine Protesters Demand Custody Of U.S. Marine Officer Suspect In Transgender Slay
| Rubi Valdez | | Oct 14, 2014 09:35 AM EDT |
Dozens of Philippine protesters stormed the United States Embassy in Manila Tuesday demanding for the custody of U.S Marine PFC Joseph Scott Pemberton, the suspect to the murder of a local transgender in Olongapo City.
Chinese Government Gives Beijing 10% Of Central Funds To Solve Air Pollution
| Rubi Valdez | | Oct 14, 2014 08:58 AM EDT |
Beijing is given 10 percent of the 10 billion yuan fund allocation in key industrial zones to reduce air pollution in China after the Air Quality Index reached critical levels last Friday. This is twice the budget set in 2013 at 700 million yuan, the Ministry of Finance reported.
China Invests $10 Billion In Russia’s Plan To Upgrade Railway System, Energy
| Rubi Valdez | | Oct 14, 2014 07:00 AM EDT |
China is taking part in Russia's major transportation development, the Moscow-Kazan railway project, with US$10 billion investments proposed in talks held Monday.
ISIS Justifies Women Slavery A Part of Muslim Teachings
| Rubi Valdez | | Oct 13, 2014 08:00 PM EDT |
Members of the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) justify their kidnapping of women for sex slavery as part of Islamic teachings, a statement that is widely resented by Muslim communities around the world.
CDC Says Breach in Safety Protocol Evident in Texas Hospital Health Worker Infection
| Rubi Valdez | | Oct 13, 2014 01:22 PM EDT |
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said in a press conference held Sunday that the health worker, who contracted Ebola at the time of Thomas Duncan's death, might have breached health and safety protocols.
U.S. Experts Confident of Gradual Economic Recovery Amid International Risks
| Rubi Valdez | | Oct 13, 2014 12:00 PM EDT |
The U.S. economy sees a potentially brighter future with stronger dollar growth amidst a weakening European and Asian market forecast. Based on Standard & Poor Indices for 2013, U.S. foreign sales recorded 46.3 percent revenue after a decline that can also be attributed to instability of major economies.
Economic Reforms In China Stalled As GDP Expected To “Slightly Decrease” Next Month
| Rubi Valdez | | Oct 13, 2014 08:13 AM EDT |
The Communist Party of China (CPC) is underway to announce new economic policies scheduled in the fourth plenary session of the 18th Central Committee, Chinese foreign ministry adviser Ma Zhengang told Australian Financial Review.
Lowering Farming Income Poses Economic Drag To China
| Rubi Valdez | | Oct 13, 2014 04:40 AM EDT |
Times have changed in China's rural and farming areas evident with continuous lowering of agricultural income and increased migration of people to highly-urbanized cities.
China Implements 'New Normal' Policy To Address Economic Restructuring
| Rubi Valdez | | Oct 11, 2014 09:07 PM EDT |
Subsequent to World Bank's Monday forecast of weakening Chinese economy, top-notch investment gurus advise China to temporarily dwell on the slow improvement period and avoid quick but riskier gross domestic product recovery.
Saudi Arabia Silences Critics Through Ruthless Campaign – Amnesty International
| Rubi Valdez | | Oct 11, 2014 04:50 AM EDT |
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is conducting deliberate and "ruthless" series of persecution against civilian activists to pacify government critics since the Arab Spring Uprising in 2011, the Amnesty International said.
GOP's Campaign Attacks Obama Administration For Inability to Ensure Public Safety
| Rubi Valdez | | Oct 10, 2014 09:01 PM EDT |
With barely a month before the U.S. midterm elections on November 4, the Grand Old Party (GOP) is ramping up commercials on television and radio highlighting President Barrack Obama and his administration's failure to ensure public safety.
China Plans To Ease Capital Controls To Boost Yuan Value
| Rubi Valdez | | Oct 10, 2014 05:52 AM EDT |
China is advancing efforts to internationalize the value of its currency through overseas investments and allowing local companies to sell yuan-denominated stocks to Europe and neighboring Asian countries.
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