Public Policy

US Treasury Chief Urges Strong EU Countries to Spur Growth

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 19:16:00 +0000

Stressing that the United States had an 'immense stake' in a prosperous Europe, U.S. Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew said that consumer demand was the driver of economic growth.

Innovation: Protecting Your Intellectual Property

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 18:22:00 +0000

Manufacturers and the U.S. government are taking new steps to protect against the theft of trade secrets as technology ratchets up the risk of unfair competition.

Drew Greenblatt can find his products easily on the internet. There are 20 companies in India, he says, that have pictures of his products on their sites for sale.

North Korea to Pull Workers from Joint Industrial Zone

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 19:18:00 +0000

Government also will temporarily suspend operations at Kaesong and consider closing it.

The announcement came amid reports of heightened activity at the North's nuclear test site, and at a missile battery, although the South Korean government denied suggestions that a fourth nuclear test was imminent.

FAA Delays Date of Tower Closures

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 19:16:00 +0000

The closure of 149 air traffic control towers across the country will be delayed by 2-1/2 months.

What Does the ‘Age of Unconventional Energy’ Mean?

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 14:41:00 +0000

Citing huge economic advantages to the U.S., ExxonMobil (IW 500/1) Chemical President Steve Pryor laid out his vision for the “new age of unconventional energy.” You might wonder if unconventional refers to windmills or solar panels or fusion reactors. But the green Pryor was referencing was the economic boom coming from shale oil and gas.

The Global Manufacturer

Obama Renews Call to Develop Technologies that Reduce Fossil-Fuel Dependency

Sat, 16 Mar 2013 18:59:00 +0000

The president is proposing to take some of the oil and gas revenues from public lands and put it toward research on energy-efficient engines, developing cheaper batteries and advancing biofuels and natural gas.

EU-Canada Free-Trade Agreement Could Lay Groundwork for Larger Accord with the US

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 21:47:00 +0000

Leaders from France and Canada expressed the sentiment as they work to resume stalled negotiations between Canada and the European Union.

Japan Auto Giants to Give Workers a Bonus Boost

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 13:20:00 +0000

Japan's top automakers are set to give tens of thousands of employees an annual bonus bump.

Obama: Europe 'Hungry' for Transatlantic Trade Deal

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 15:44:00 +0000

President Barack Obama said he was "modestly optimistic" that a deal, previewed in his State of the Union address a month ago, was possible.

Spain Launches Youth Job Drive to Battle Crisis

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 15:08:00 +0000

The $4.6 billion plan is designed to boost hiring of young people and help them start businesses.