Profitloss Centerstage Events

The Singaporean government announcing that it will provide "baby bonuses" to its citizens due to concerns about the country's declining birth rate takes the centerstage among all global events which has happened over this week.
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Centerstage events of week 3

The European Commission has requested the President of the Organization...

The European Commission has requested the President of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), Ali Rodriguez, who also serves as the Venezuelan Oil Minister, to assist in reducing the price of crude oil. The price of crude oil stands at $ 32.6 per barrel on average.

Monday, 21 August, 2000

In a new report today, Economists are predict that Taiwan's...

In a new report today, Economists are predict that Taiwan's currency will come under greater pressure in the coming months after the country's July export orders and industrial output fell well below expectations. According to the Ministry of Economic Affairs, export orders in July reached US$13 billion, a 19.2% increase from the previous year, but well below the record of US$13.9 billion set in June. Meanwhile, industrial production rose 6.9%, significantly lower than the 10.1% growth recorded in June.

Tuesday, 22 August, 2000

A spokesperson for Volvo Car Corp., which is a subsidiary...

A spokesperson for Volvo Car Corp., which is a subsidiary of Ford Motor Co., has announced that approximately 116,000 of its S-80 models will be recalled worldwide to replace materials used in the ball joints of the front suspension systems.

Wednesday, 23 August, 2000

President Bill Clinton signed the "Economic Growth and Tax Relief...

President Bill Clinton signed the "Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001," which will cut taxes for many Americans.

Thursday, 24 August, 2000

Disney illustrator Carl Barks, who was known for giving Donald...

Disney illustrator Carl Barks, who was known for giving Donald Duck his unique and amusing personality, passed away at the age of 99 on Friday. Barks had been undergoing chemotherapy for leukaemia, and he died peacefully in his sleep. He worked as a Donald Duck illustrator for the Walt Disney Studios between 1935 and 1942.

Friday, 25 August, 2000

Mr. Don McKinnon, the Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, has stated...

Mr. Don McKinnon, the Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, has stated that the suspension of Pakistan from the Councils of Commonwealth will not be revoked in the near future. However, he added that it is up to the summit of the Commonwealth Heads of Government to make the final decision.

Saturday, 26 August, 2000

In a first, In New York, religious and spiritual leaders...

In a first, In New York, religious and spiritual leaders from different faith traditions have gathered f to explore ways to establish a partnership of peace between them in the United Nations.

Sunday, 27 August, 2000