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Australia at crossroads as China boom ends: PM

Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd Thursday said the China resources boom was over, leaving the economy at a crossroads, as he called for a new productivity pact to boost competitiveness.
11 July 2013 13:34

EU leaders pledge job funds, back new budget

European leaders on Friday agreed to deploy 8.0 billion euros ($10.4 billion) to help create jobs for young people at a summit that also backed a tentative deal on the EU's next trillion-euro budget, despite simmering doubts.
29 June 2013 10:04

GM Holden cuts 500 jobs in Australia

Car manufacturer GM Holden announced Monday 500 jobs will be axed from plants in Australia, blaming the strength of the local dollar for squeezing sales.
09 April 2013 10:01

Shell puts last Australian refinery on market

Global energy giant Shell announced Thursday it was selling its last remaining Australian refinery to focus on more sizeable assets abroad, a move that threatens 470 jobs.
04 April 2013 11:33

Dollar, euro gain in Asian trade after China data

The dollar and euro climbed against the yen in Asia on Thursday as positive Chinese manufacturing data boosted risk sentiment, while traders were also looking ahead to a crucial US jobs report.
01 November 2012 10:50

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