Moody ‘s Lowers UK to ‘Negative’ Outlook, Downgrades 6 European Nations

The UK currently has a “AAA” rating and the move of the Moody’s by placing the country in the negative outlook suggest that Britain’s triple A is at greater risk and there is an increased chance of downgrade within the next one and a half years.

A worker walks near a power plant at Alcoa Fjardaal aluminium smelter, eastern Iceland

Lower Nickel Prices Affect Western Areas; Gillard Vows Support for Aluminium Sector

Nickel miner Western Areas reported on Tuesday a 64 per cent decline in its first half net profit due to lower prices of the commodity. From July to December 2011, the firm logged a $24.

LNG facility

South Korea’s KOGAS Needs Total 36 mln tonnes LNG in 2012

Korea Gas Corp (KOGAS), South Korea's state-run gas company, announced on Monday it would be importing in 2012 a total of 36.46 million tonnes of liquefied natural gas (LNG), or 1.

Brisbane

Brisbane Aims to Double City Economy Within 20 Years

Brisbane Lord Mayor Graham Quirk announced on Tuesday an ambitious 20-year plan that aims to double the city's economy to $217 billion by 2031.

Holden Revises Elizabeth Production Shift, Admits Impending Job Cuts

Carmaker that Laid Off Workers Grants 22% Pay Hike

While hundreds of jobs continue to be shed across Australia since the start of February as businesses complain of the strong currency and weak consumer confiden...

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