http://www.europeanceo.com As the European marketplace enters a new era, one voice embraces the concerns and visions of leading business chiefs; European CEO. en-gb http://www.worldfinance.com/news/worldnews/article34.html The rules of engagement in warfare were clear in the bad old days. Generally speaking, a nation declared hostilities and then launched an attack Sat, 12 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfinance.com/news/worldnews/china/article39.html For years, European makers of screws and steel fasteners watched as their sector struggled and factories closed, hit by fierce competition from China Sat, 12 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfinance.com/news/worldnews/westerneurope/article119.html iGaming companies relocating their business to Malta require a huge number of professional, management and support services, say eManagement l CSB Directors Herman Behr and Michael J. Zammit Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfinance.com/news/worldnews/middle-east-africa/article120.html Healthy economic growth and a progressive legal framework invite overseas investment, says Yunus Hoosen, Department of Trade and Industry, South Africa Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfinance.com/news/finance/investmentt/article130.html A wealth of opportunities Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfinance.com/news/strategy/leadership/article131.html Brand power has never been stronger, and companies are willing to pay a premium to tap into established names Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfinance.com/news/strategy/leadership/article132.html European CEO asked Gerrit Jessen, President of Meeting Professionals International’s European Council, for his views on the future of his organisation and the challenges of the industry today Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfinance.com/news/strategy/intellectual-property/article133.html O2's CEO on competition between mobile operators, customer loyalty and the next steps for mobile technology Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfinance.com/news/strategy/corporate-social-responsibility/article134.html From niche to mainstream: the Islamic finance industry is estimated to be worth $750bn and growing at 15-20 percent a year. In light of this expansion, European CEO discussed challenges and predictions with Nabeel Shoaib, Global Head, HSBC Amanah Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfinance.com/news/strategy/leadership/article135.html The CEO of the Global Bank of Commerce shares his thoughts on business, Antigua and future prospects Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfinance.com/news/businesslife/transport/article136.html Social Networking, a global phenomenon that looks unlikely to abate, but how do you get involved in this blossoming market? Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfinance.com/news/finance/investmentt/article137.html As part of European CEO’s report on inward investment, Martyn Cornell spoke to Andrin Waldburger, Leader, Tax and Legal Services, PricewaterhouseCoopers Switzerland Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfinance.com/news/technology/information-technology/article138.html Dr Donald Zahn, Associate Dean, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, explodes some of the myths about online MBA courses to Adrian Holliday Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfinance.com/news/businesslife/business-locations/article140.html Berlin has redefined its role as a business location and taken up its former tradition as an important service and industrial centre Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfinance.com/news/businesslife/executive-education/article141.html According to the latest report by Mercer Consulting on the cost of living in cities around the world, Moscow has come out as the most expensive for the second year running, while European cities dominate the top of the list Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfinance.com/news/businesslife/business-locations/article142.html Edinburgh’s beauty leaves a lasting impression on so many. But Edinburgh and its surrounding areas are much more than just a pretty face. This is an ambitious business-orientated city region that has come of age Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfinance.com/news/businesslife/business-locations/article143.html An organisation’s headquarters can say a lot about how it sees itself – and how it wants to be seen. Roger St Pierre examines some of Europe’s most striking corporate buildings Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfinance.com/news/technology/information-technology/article144.html Technology that did not even exist a few years ago is revolutionising the way conferences, meetings and events happen today, says Phil Platt, Customer Account Director, Parrimark Technology Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfinance.com/news/businesslife/business-locations/article145.html In the post-Berlin Wall era, Wrocław – a once sleepy second-tier town – has emerged as a dynamic metropolis on the cutting edge of change in the enlarged Europe Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfinance.com/news/businesslife/transport/article146.html Aviation's role in climate change could be reduced easily by eliminating needless emissions and enabling consumers to make informed choices about how to travel, according to a new report Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfinance.com/news/businesslife/transport/article147.html Combating climate change is currently at the forefront of global efforts. As cars emit 12 percent of the total CO2 – the main greenhouse gas – emitted in the EU, decreasing emissions from cars is an important part of the agenda on tackling climate change Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfinance.com/news/businesslife/transport/article148.html Fleet agreements must find a balance between European consistency and local delivery, says Nick Brownrigg, CEO of Masterlease Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfinance.com/news/businesslife/transport/article149.html The brakes have been off this past year since fleet management firm Alphabet celebrated its tenth anniversary and the company continues to grow. Head of Alphabet Karl-Heinz Kral spoke to European CEO Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfinance.com/news/businesslife/transport/article150.html For years, remarketing end-of-contract cars has been a hot topic in the leasing world – now CarsOnTheWeb.com — a Belgian initiative gradually acquiring a strong international presence — is giving market players a helping hand Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfinance.com/news/technology/unified-communications/article151.html Building on four years of success, Unified Communications ‘08, incorporating VoIP for Business, has now firmly established itself as the event to help you understand how IP-based communications are changing the way businesses operate today Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfinance.com/news/finance/payments/article152.html Geoffroy de Schrevel, Head of Banking Initiatives, EMEA, SWIFT, talks to European CEO about the challenges and advantages of introducing SEPA Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfinance.com/news/finance/payments/article153.html The market for vertical industry processes like payment processing is growing fast. Duncan Tait, Unisys Vice explains why your company will benefit Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfinance.com/news/finance/article154.html Paul Anning a partner and payments specialist at European law firm, Osborne Clarke, provides an update to his previous special reports published in the May-June and October-November 2007 editions of European CEO Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfinance.com/news/strategy/corporate-social-responsibility/article155.html Through their endeavours, companies are discovering that there is no ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach to Corporate Social Responsibility, says Shona Grant of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfinance.com/news/strategy/corporate-social-responsibility/article156.html In March 2007, the European Union announced its ambitious energy policy cementing its position as the political leader on the environment, writes Klaus Hieronymi Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfinance.com/news/businesslife/executive-education/article157.html Jeanette Purcell, Chief Executive of the Association of MBAs, on how the choice of a business course is too important to leave to chance Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfinance.com/news/businesslife/executive-education/article159.html More than ever, today’s global organisations are focusing their time and attention on maximising the value of their work forces, says Magda Newman Corporate Education Relationship Manager at ESCP-EAP Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfinance.com/news/strategy/article160.html Do companies need to be intelligently informed of their consumers, competitors, industry conditions as well as social influence variables to stay on top of their game? Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfinance.com/news/strategy/leadership/article161.html Strategic planning is an oxymoron, says Stuart Cross, founder of Morgan Cross Consulting Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfinance.com/news/technology/information-technology/article162.html Videoconferencing is enabling new communication possibilities and is helping colleagues and clients to interact like never before Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfinance.com/news/technology/information-technology/article163.html Naomi Climer, Vice-President of Sony Europe, talks to European CEO about how the intelligent application of technology can impact on every aspect of business Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfinance.com/news/technology/information-technology/article164.html Over the years, companies have spent millions upon millions on travel and accommodation for meetings, conferences and general assemblies Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfinance.com/news/technology/information-technology/article165.html Telepresence World 2008 in London will be a landmark summit on the emerging technologies of telepresence, presence and videoconferencing Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfinance.com/news/businesslife/business-locations/article166.html Nicolette Spiteri Bailey of Aequitas Strategy Consulting explains the distinct advantages of Malta as a world-class destination for establishing gaming and betting operations Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfinance.com/news/businesslife/business-locations/article167.html According to Areti Charidemou, an experienced Cypriot business lawyer, there has never been a time like the present to invest in Cyprus; especially now that it has adopted the euro Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfinance.com/news/businesslife/conference-management/article168.html Berlin is upping the pace as Europe’s fastest developing city Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfinance.com/news/businesslife/conference-management/article169.html The European Federation of the Associations of Professional Congress Organisers (EFAPCO) is enjoying a high-profile promotional presence at a series of major European trade shows Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfinance.com/news/businesslife/conference-management/article170.html Buoyed by regeneration and shaking off its image as a less than salubrious city, Glasgow's business and conferencing facilities lend themselves to global endeavour Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfinance.com/news/strategy/intellectual-property/article171.html You’ve spent your career establishing and growing your business and brand, only to find that you’ve got to do it all over again – this time on the Internet, says Rhonda A. Steele Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfinance.com/news/strategy/intellectual-property/article172.html Intellectual property protection is an exciting and increasingly important area for many businesses. Martyn Cornell spoke with David Wilkinson of Stevens and Bolton Llp exclusively for European CEO Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfinance.com/news/finance/investmentt/article173.html Stocks and shares? Bricks and mortar? Or how about a Picasso? Roger St. Pierre examines an alternative investment avenue Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfinance.com/news/strategy/human-resoucres/article174.html Most organisational leaders agree that achieving success requires the active and willing participation of people throughout the organisation, says Susan Meisinger Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfinance.com/news/finance/payments/article175.html This year, Payzone has seen increased growth in its gift card and other financial services products offered in the UK, Sweden, Germany and the Netherlands Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfinance.com/news/finance/forex/article176.html Foreign exchange trading is the most active and liquid market on the planet, and the international flow of currencies forms the bedrock of international finance and trade, says Godfried de Vidts Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfinance.com/news/strategy/corporate-social-responsibility/article178.html Jon Williams is Head of Group Sustainable Development at HSBC. His group reports directly to HSBC Group Chairman Stephen Green and works with all of HSBC’s customer groups and global businesses Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfinance.com/news/strategy/corporate-social-responsibility/article179.html ESADE and Stanford pool their efforts, their expertise and their years of knowledge and experience to train executives in corporate social responsibility Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfinance.com/news/technology/energy/article180.html Tom Delay, Chief Executive of the Carbon Trust, spoke to European CEO about the organisation’s role in making UK business more environmentally aware Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfinance.com/news/technology/energy/article181.html Dr. Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of the Board of Management of Daimler AG and Head of Mercedes-Benz Cars, is confident that Daimler is well prepared to meet environmental challenges with its "Road to the Future" Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfinance.com/news/technology/energy/article182.html Clean Power Technologies Inc., based in Newhaven in the UK, is developing a revolutionary, greener car engine that uses steam generated from waste heat to increase energy efficiency by 40 percent. Martyn Cornell spoke to the company's president and CEO Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfinance.com/news/technology/energy/article183.html COGEN Europe asks whether EU plans for reductions in primary fuel use could be the long-awaited trigger for expansion in the combined heat and power sector Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfinance.com/news/technology/unified-communications/article184.html As unified communications (UC) mature, the focus shifts from evaluation to deployment, says Bern Elliot, research vice-president, Gartner Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfinance.com/news/technology/unified-communications/article185.html Tony Rybczynski, Director of Strategic Enterprise Technologies, Nortel Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfinance.com/news/strategy/article186.html MPI aims to co-create the premier pan-European conference in 2008, with elevated experience and richer opportunities for the industry on offer at the London event Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfinance.com/news/businesslife/business-locations/article187.html Emerging as a great destination has taken time for Poland, but it's now firmly establishing itself as the country to see in Europe Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfinance.com/news/businesslife/transport/article188.html Qatar Airways has unveiled its new winter 2007/08 schedules with additional European capacity being the highlight of the airline's expansion plans Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfinance.com/news/technology/article189.html According to Calum Macleod, European Director of Cyber-Ark Software, the greatest IT security risk posed to your company comes from within Sat, 17 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfinance.com/news/finance/forex/article192.html Banks which invest in their FX back office and prime brokerage services are winning out in FX services to the funds, sayss Godfried De Vidts, Director of European Affairs, ICAP Mon, 19 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfinance.com/news/finance/payments/article193.html PayPoint has built up a network of 17,500 terminals in the UK, and is fast becoming known as a leading name in the industry Mon, 19 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfinance.com/news/strategy/leadership/article194.html Radical listening is missing from all levels of organisations, with the problem being most serious at senior level, says Lainie Heneghan, Managing Director, JMW Worldwide UK Ltd Mon, 19 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfinance.com/news/finance/forex/article196.html In a recent interview with Harvard Business Perspectives, Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon, spoke about the strategic importance of a long-term perspective in business Mon, 19 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfinance.com/news/finance/forex/article197.html MIG Investments broadens its worldwide client base providing the markets most competitive trading conditions; a dedicated, professional Client Support Team; and a new in-house Research Department Mon, 19 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfinance.com/news/finance/tax/article199.html Tax is an issue most people tend to bury their head in the sand over. Ian Wright, UK Tax Advisor, stresses the importance of getting some sound advice Mon, 19 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfinance.com/news/strategy/human-resoucres/article200.html By Susan Meisinger, President and CEO, Society for Human Resource Management Mon, 19 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfinance.com/news/finance/tax/article201.html László Kóvacs, EU Commissioner for Taxation and Customs Union discusses European policy and legislation and its implications for international companies Mon, 19 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfinance.com/news/finance/tax/article202.html Talk to CEOs throughout Europe, and one issue crops up repeatedly; recruitment. Senior management are concerned, and rightly so Helen Rosethorn, CEO, Bernard Hodes Group Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfinance.com/news/businesslife/conference-management/article203.html A flatter world means more opportunities, says Bruce MacMillan, CA, President and CEO of Meeting Professionals International Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfinance.com/news/strategy/corporate-social-responsibility/article204.html Ethical practice and social responsibility are increasingly important to corporations, but there are inherent risks involved in a global reach Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfinance.com/news/technology/information-technology/article205.html European CEO discussed with Bert van der Zwan, Vice President, WebEx EMEA, ways to accelerate your business with online collaboration Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfinance.com/news/technology/unified-communications/article206.html Companies such as Avaya argue that implementing a Unified Communications strategy will result in the performance improvement needed to stay competitive in an increasing globalised world Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfinance.com/news/businesslife/article207.html Jean-Matthieu Tilquin, Director of Product Management at Arkadin - Global Conferencing, looks at the ways in which organisations are able to implement conferencing communications solutions Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfinance.com/news/businesslife/executive-education/article208.html Over 110 practitioners and leading academics from the disciplines of leadership, management and innovation, attended the successful launch of the South East Leadership Academy in Guildford Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfinance.com/news/technology/unified-communications/article209.html Reduce costs and increase productivity, speed-up decision-making and shorten time-to-market, improve one-to-one relations with customers and partners Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfinance.com/news/technology/unified-communications/article210.html Bert van der Zwan, VP EMEA, WebEx examines the cultural challenges of web collaboration Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfinance.com/news/technology/information-technology/article211.html Video in business can streamline communication and open up new areas, have you adopted it yet? Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfinance.com/news/finance/tax/article212.html By László Kóvacs, EU Commissioner for Taxation and Customs Union Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfinance.com/news/finance/tax/article213.html Paul Mulvihill, Transfer Pricing Partner at Ernst & Young - Canada and formerly an advisor in tax dispute resolutions at the OECD Centre for Tax Policy and Administration discusses arbitration within the OECD model tax convention Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfinance.com/news/technology/information-technology/article214.html European CEO talks to LeasePlan Infrastructure Services Managing Director David Ryan Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfinance.com/news/businesslife/lifestyle/article215.html The BMW 5 Series has proved to be a class-leading saloon and things have been taken to higher level with the introduction of a very special variant, the BMW 5 Series Security, with ballistic protection level VR4 Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfinance.com/news/businesslife/transport/article216.html Business aviation offers convenience and overall cost savings. No wonder it's a boom industry, as Brian Humphries, CEO of the European Business Aviation Association tells European CEO's Roger St Pierre Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfinance.com/news/businesslife/transport/article217.html ExecuJet Aviation Group has come along way since its establishment in 1991, with a handful of employees; now, the company has divisions in South Africa, Australia and the Middle East as well as Europe, and manages nearly 100 aircraft globally Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfinance.com/news/strategy/intellectual-property/article218.html Should owners of websites be anonymous? This question underlies a debate unfolding in the United States and at the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), says Bruce A. McDonald Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfinance.com/news/worldnews/middle-east-africa/article219.html Libya welcomes the idea of creating an OPEC-like group of gas-exporting countries in the African continent, Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi told Russian President Vladmir Putin Wed, 28 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfinance.com/news/worldnews/article220.html Food shortages look set to impact massively on the global economy in the coming years. Russell Blinch and Brian Love write Wed, 28 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfinance.com/news/worldnews/westerneurope/article221.html German specialty chemicals group Altana AG, which has denied plotting a EUR 4bn purchase of a US rival, is combing the market for a big buy, its chief executive said Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfinance.com/news/worldnews/theamericas/article222.html Somewhere between the implosion of Wall Street firm Bear Stearns in March and today's $130-plus oil, inflation supplanted the credit crunch as the biggest US economic worry Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfinance.com/news/worldnews/asia-pacific/article223.html Australia's Origin Energy has rejected an improved $13 billion bid from UK gas producer BG Group, saying its coal seam gas reserves alone are worth over $15 billion after doubling its resource estimate Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfinance.com/news/worldnews/asia-pacific/article224.html Unemployment in Japan hit a seven-month high while household spending, industrial output and housing starts fell last month in further signs of a troubled economy where inflation is seen heading for another decade high Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfinance.com/news/worldnews/westerneurope/article225.html Euro zone inflation surged back to a record 3.6 percent recently as new data pointed to a slowdown in the currency area, cementing expectations the European Central Bank will keep interest rates on hold this year Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfinance.com/news/worldnews/westerneurope/article226.html After a few years of brisk growth and job creation, Europeans were supposed to feel more secure and start to spend more, reviving consumer demand in the region and reducing its economic dependence on exports Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfinance.com/news/worldnews/theamericas/article227.html News Corp and Time Warner Inc's willingness to make a deal with Yahoo Inc is seen as a tacit admission that big media empires will not go it alone on the Internet any more Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfinance.com/news/worldnews/asia-pacific/article228.html The European Union has said it is close to clinching a preliminary energy pact with Iraq as part of the bloc's efforts to reduce its heavy dependence on Russian oil and gas Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfinance.com/news/worldnews/easterneurope/article229.html Serbian power monopoly EPS and Russia's electricity trader Inter RAO have signed a wide-ranging strategic partnership deal that could see them build together power plants and also join forces abroad Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfinance.com/news/worldnews/middle-east-africa/article230.html Middle East envoy Tony Blair has urged investors to plough money into the Palestinian economy, which he said offered opportunities despite Israeli occupation and restrictions on movement Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfinance.com/news/worldnews/article231.html The world faces a doubling of energy demand by 2050 but renewable sources are still too expensive and will take decades to make a big impact, Royal Dutch Shell CEO Jeroen van der Veer said on Thursday Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfinance.com/news/worldnews/theamericas/article232.html The United States threw its full diplomatic weight behind the European Union's troubled Nabucco pipeline project to bring gas from the Caspian Basin to central Europe Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfinance.com/news/worldnews/easterneurope/article233.html The European Commission has warned Latvia that its fast-growing economy might face a hard landing and urged the country to tighten fiscal policies and keep wages under control Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfinance.com/news/worldnews/china/article234.html Mattel Inc's chief executive has said that he does not expect a repeat of last year's recalls of millions of Chinese-made toys and is "optimistic about 2008" despite an economic slowdown Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfinance.com/news/worldnews/theamericas/article235.html Standardised EU measures have been implemented on the import and export of beef from Brazil. Meat movement is now subject to stricter criteria Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfinance.com/news/home/article250.html Sigurjón Th. Árnason, CEO of Landsbanki, on doing businesss from Iceland Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfinance.com/news/technology/article272.html A new screen technology promising sharper and more vivid images, longer battery life and slimmer designs promises to become the standard display for laptops, pumping fresh life into the PC industry Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfinance.com/news/technology/article273.html A new screen technology promising sharper and more vivid images, longer battery life and slimmer designs promises to become the standard display for laptops, pumping fresh life into the PC industry Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.worldfinance.com/news/businesslife/lifestyle/article274.html Major banks and corporations have always been serious art collectors, but in recent times it seem their tastes have changed. Turners and Rembrandts are rapidly being replaced by more contemporary pieces Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT