Showing posts with label Forbes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Forbes. Show all posts

9/25/10

Bill Gates has headed again the list of the richest Americans under version Forbes

The founder of Microsoft Bill Gates has headed again the list of 400 richest Americans under magazine Forbes version. Its condition this year has constituted 54 млрд dollars, having increased in comparison with previous year on 4 млрд, transfers Associated Press.

The second place has got to the investor to Warren Baffetu who have increased the condition on 5 млрд of dollars — to 45 billion On the third place — the owner of a 27-milliard condition, the founder of the software company of Oracle Larri Allison.

9/14/10

Forbes named the best and worst countries for those looking for work

Forbes magazine published the rating of best and worst countries in terms of job search. It is based on a survey of the largest recruitment agency Manpower among 62 thousand employees and is based on their intention to reduce or expand jobs in the period from October to December.

Superiority in the list of the most disadvantaged countries, given to Greece, where the index of employment is -10%. Compared with the previous quarter, it had worsened in two. Total listed with a negative outlook for the opening of new vacancies appear on five countries, including Italy (-8%), Spain (-4%), Ireland (-3%) and Czech Republic (-2%).

A sad prospect for the opening of jobs is also stored in Hungary, Romania, France, Holland and Britain.

Islands of prosperity in Europe in terms of the labor market looks only Germany with a value of +7%. U.S. not included in the top worst with an index of 4%.

Center for the opening of new vacancies in the current year will be China and India with 51% and 42% respectively. More likely to find jobs in Taiwan, Brazil, Costa Rica, Peru, Singapore, Australia and Panama.

Russia was not included in the ranking of best and worst countries in terms of job search.

Experts believe that the labor market remains an important indicator of the output from the recession in developed economies.

9/11/10

Hong Kong ranked second in the ranking of countries and regions in the world with the best business climate for the magazine "Forbes"

Hong Kong ranked second in the ranking of countries and regions in the world with the best business conditions compiled by the magazine "Forbes". Compared to the Year 2009 Special Administrative Region of China has moved up significantly in the ranking - from ninth to second, behind only Denmark, which is the third consecutive year, named the country with a better business climate. Hong Kong has risen in the rating immediately to 7 seats due to its low taxes, protection of investors, free trade and monetary circulation.

In contrast, the U.S., last year found themselves in second place, lost just 7 positions, dropping to 9 th place. The main reasons for such a sharp fall is called a high level of tax payments from businesses and the low level of free trade.

Thus, as noted by Hong Kong media, the area has made almost the most serious breakthrough in the rankings, covering 128 countries and regions. According to "Forbes", Hong Kong's economy recovered much faster than any other territories, through interaction with mainland China in the field of tourism, trade and finance. In addition, it is an important platform to attract foreign capital by Chinese companies.

In addition to Denmark and Hong Kong in the top five also included New Zealand / 3rd place / Canada / 4 e / and Singapore, which has lost one position and dropped to fourth place at pyatoe.-0-

9/9/10

Forecast Forbes: U.S. has a long recession, oil prices shoot up, and Madoff hang himself in cell

Forbes magazine on Thursday published its view on the development of peace in the new decade, predicting events in the economy, politics, science, technology and social life.

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon in 2011 will arrive in Cairo to welcome the birth of semimilliardnogo inhabitant of the earth. It will be a girl.

Fraudster century Bernard Madoff, life convict for the creation of the largest in world history, billions of dollars in a pyramid, find a noose in his cell, writes the magazine. Perhaps it will be staged suicide, suggest the authors.

2012 looks in the prediction of futurists unstable. Forbes expects that Israel will airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. Tehran in response may block the Strait of Hormuz, through which come the Arab oil and gas to world markets. Such a scenario would drive oil prices to unprecedented heights.

The great recession will end only in 2018 and will be marked by the restoration of the labor market in the U.S. with a reduction in unemployment below 7%, suggests the magazine.

Richard Branson's company Virgin Galactic in 2020, will offer the first tour to the moon in the ticket cost $ 200 million, the magazine concludes.