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Tax commissioners co-ordinate actions to address international compliance and taxpayer service
September 16, 2010 6:24 am | by OECD | News | CommentsThe sixth meeting of the Forum on Tax Administration was held 15-16 September, 2010 in Istanbul, Turkey where tax commissioners met to discuss a range of issues associated with administering tax systems in the current climate.
Turkey : Recovery a chance to reinforce long-term economic growth, says OECD
September 15, 2010 3:23 am | by OECD | News | CommentsTurkey’s economic growth is likely to be among the strongest of OECD countries in 2010, supported by financial stability, international investor confidence and a dynamic business sector, according to the OECD’s latest survey of the country.
Development: is it working for Africa?
September 15, 2010 3:22 am | by OECD | News | CommentsHeads of OECD and UNECA hold side-event at UN MDG Summit (20 September) - OPEN TO MEDIA Africa and its people are moving towards sustainable growth through improved political and economic governance, more trade, domestic resources, and higher investment in its citizens. But the global...
Statistics : Unemployment rate steady at 8.5% in July
September 14, 2010 4:27 am | by OECD | News | CommentsIn July 2010, the unemployment rate for the OECD area was steady at 8.5%, unchanged from the previous month and down slightly from the 8.6% level recorded in May.
Higher Education in a World Changed Utterly : Doing More with Less - IMHE General Conference
September 14, 2010 4:27 am | by OECD | News | CommentsWith the global financial crisis having a significant impact on OECD countries, this conference will focus on how the higher education sector including governments, institutions and individuals can lead the way to sustainable recovery.
Canada : Structural reforms key to boosting long-term growth
September 13, 2010 1:21 am | by OECD | News | CommentsCanada’s economic recovery is set to slow over the short term. Boosting jobs and competition and containing healthcare costs would help strengthen future growth, according to the OECD Economic Survey of Canada.
Stackpole Develops Advanced ESD Solutions for Single & Multiple USB Port Protection
September 10, 2010 1:24 pm | by PowerPulse.net | News | CommentsStackpole Electronics, Inc. announced its discrete (ESD Series) and array (ESA Series) suppression devices which are well suited for ESD protection of high speed communications ports such as USB 2.0. These products offer capacitance as...
XP Power Small 45W Green Power Supply Has Medical & Industrial Safety Approvals
September 10, 2010 1:24 pm | by PowerPulse.net | News | CommentsXP Power announced what the believes to be the world’s smallest open frame 45W ac-dc power supply. Setting a new benchmark at this power level, measuring just 2 x 3 x 1.05 inches (50.7...
Digi-Key & austriamicrosystems Sign Global Distribution Agreement
September 10, 2010 1:24 pm | by PowerPulse.net | News | CommentsDigi-Key Corp. and austriamicrosystems announced that the two companies have entered into an agreement in which Digi-Key will distribute austriamicrosystems products to customers worldwide. Products from austriamicrosystems are now available for purchase on Digi-Key’s...
Economy : Recovery slowing amid increased uncertainty, says Interim Economic Outlook
September 9, 2010 2:21 am | by OECD | News | CommentsThe world economic recovery may be slowing faster than previously anticipated, according to the OECD’s latest Interim Economic Assessment. Growth in the Group of Seven countries is expected to be around 1½ per cent on an annualized basis in the second half of 2010 compared with the...
Economy : OECD Interim Economic Assessment to be released on 9 September
September 8, 2010 8:21 am | by OECD | News | CommentsOECD Chief economist Pier Carlo Padoan will present an interim assessment of the economic situation in Europe, the United States and Japan at a news briefing, including live webcast, at 11.00 a.m. on Thursday 9 September 2010 at OECD headquarters.
Education: Governments should expand tertiary studies to boost jobs and tax revenues
September 7, 2010 2:22 am | by OECD | News | CommentsGovernments need to go for world-class quality in their education systems to ensure long-term economic growth, according to the latest edition of the OECD’s annual Education at a Glance.
Global Solar Enery Rolls Out Powerful Flexible Module for Roofing Industry
September 2, 2010 1:22 pm | by PowerPulse.net | News | CommentsGlobal Solar Energy, Inc., a manufacturer of high-efficiency Copper Indium Gallium diSelenide (CIGS) solar material, unveiled its flexible building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) module: the PowerFLEX™ BIPV. Specially designed for commercial and industrial rooftops, the...
Satellite navigation steers unmanned micro-planes
September 1, 2010 10:49 am | News | CommentsAn unmanned aircraft system guided by satnav has been developed within ESA’s Business Incubation Centre to provide rapid monitoring of land areas and disaster zones. The planes have already helped Spanish farmers in Andalusia to fight land erosion.
Fly your experiment to the edge of space!
September 1, 2010 10:42 am | News | CommentsESA is inviting students to propose experiments to fly on sounding rockets and stratospheric balloons. The winning teams will have the opportunity to design and build an experiment for the BEXUS balloons or the REXUS rockets.
Upcoming : OECD to release Education at a Glance 2010 on Tuesday 7 September
September 1, 2010 4:22 am | by OECD | News | CommentsThe economic and social benefits of investing in education are among the issues analysed in the 2010 edition of the OECD’s Education at a Glance, to be published on Tuesday 7 September. Four media presentations of this year’s edition are planned : in London, Paris, Berlin and Brussels.
Statistics : Annual inflation in OECD area edges up to 1.6% in July 2010
August 31, 2010 3:22 am | by OECD | News | CommentsConsumer prices in the OECD area rose by 1.6% in the year to July 2010, up from 1.5 % in June. This small increase mainly reflected developments in energy and food prices, which increased by 6.2% and 1.1% respectively in the year to July, compared with rises of 4.7% and 0.6% in June.
New EU Project to Dramatically Cut Power Consumption of Telecoms Networks
August 30, 2010 12:23 pm | by PowerPulse.net | News | CommentsA Europe-wide consortium has taken up the challenge of making a significant impact on the power consumption of telecommunications and data networks, which are estimated to consume as much as 3% of European electricity....
Warm water can trigger deformities in farmed fish
August 30, 2010 7:25 am | by European Commission | News | CommentsEU-funded scientists have discovered that temperatures greater than 16 °C can cause skeletal deformities in young salmon. The finding is part of the FINE FISH ('Reduction of malformations in farmed fish species') project, which received EUR 3.02 million under the SME (small and...
Dongbu HiTek Targets European Semiconductor Market
August 24, 2010 12:23 pm | by PowerPulse.net | News | CommentsDongbu HiTek announced that it has kicked off its strategy to expand its European presence by opening a sales office in Nice, France with plans to open another in Milan, Italy later this year....
CamSemi Secures 10 Major Designs for C2160 Controller Family
August 20, 2010 2:22 pm | by PowerPulse.net | News | CommentsCamSemi announced a series of 10 major design wins for its C2160 family of primary side sensing (PSS) controllers that includes designs for five-star rated mobile phone chargers for some of the world’s top...
Statistics: Germany and the United Kingdom drive stronger GDP growth in the European Union but, growth slows in Japan and the United States
August 18, 2010 3:22 am | by OECD | News | CommentsGross domestic product (GDP) in the OECD area rose by 0.7% in the second quarter of 2010, the same rate as in the previous quarter.
New sensor unit protects a ship's lifeblood
August 11, 2010 9:22 am | by European Commission | News | CommentsEU-funded scientists have developed a computerised warning sensor that monitors a ship's all-important lubricated systems. A black box attached to the ship's engine together with the unit's oil-monitoring software work together to warn a crew if the lifeblood of their vessel is under...
British patients click online to see doctor
August 6, 2010 8:50 am | by Maria Cheng, AP Medical Writer | News | CommentsIn Britain, an increasing number of websites are pushing the boundaries of online medicine, with at least a dozen sites offering consultations and medication most countries only allow during in-person visits...
Apple ordered to publicize iPod fix in Japan
August 6, 2010 8:40 am | News | CommentsJapan's trade ministry has ordered Apple Inc's Japan unit to state on its website that users who are concerned about their iPod nano portable music player catching fire can receive a replacement battery.
