EU leaders want to put aside as much as 22 billion euro to stimulate youth employment in the region. The sum is not likely to be enough because more than 5 million young people in the region who want jobs do not have them. In some nations, particularl…
A number of media have accused Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) of using Chinese companies whose laborers are treated harshly by their employers as they make iPads and iPhones. Some writers have called for boycott. While a boycott may be put into place, it wil…
There is still no settlement between Greece and the private investors who hold its debt. Greece also faces a call from Germany to have an independent agency supervise its budget. The Greek government voiced a loud reaction to Germany’s suggestion be…
EU leaders agree to create the European Stability Mechanism, which will have funds of 500 billion euro and begin its business in July. (Reuters) EU leaders probably will create a 20 billion euro fund to help improve unemployment among the young. (Reute…
L&L Energy Inc., which mines and distributes coal in China, is buying a majority stake in China’s Weishe coal mine for about $16.2 million.The Seattle company said Monday that it will pay for the 51 percent …