"The September Issue" Nov 8, 2009
Here was the big epiphany for me in making this movie -- it seemed like that was something that happened in the distant past, but the reality is that multinational corporations of the late 20th century, particularly in the extractive industries, are just the modern-day continuation of this shameful treatment of indigenous people. The Chevron lawyer in the film says, "People shouldn't be living here. This is an industrial zone." No, sorry. (Salon)
Seeking to Grow Jobs, Not the Deficit Nov 7, 2009
8 billion home buyers' tax credit would be offset by tax revenues raised by delaying a tax break for multinational corporations that pay foreign taxes. The cost of the unemployment benefit extension, about $2. (BusinessWeek)
Rosmah leaves her mark at Dubai Leadership Forum Nov 7, 2009
In Malaysia, she said, women had been appointed to head ministries, the Central Bank, the Securities Commission, universities as well banks and multinational corporations. Being aware of the considerable influence that could be wielded by the first ladies of the world, she proposed the convening of the Summit of First Ladies on Nurturing Women Leaders to be held in Malaysia next year. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Thinking about the Mainstream Media Nov 6, 2009
What is never acknowledged is that most anchors are multimillionaires, with gold-plated medical insurance besides, whose connection to ordinary Americans is for all practical purposes non-existent; and networks are increasingly owned by multinational corporations - like GE, in NBC s case - and if you think at senior levels these firms have a liberal agenda there s a bridge I would like to sell you. MattSwartz, on Said. (The American Conservative)
An open Internet depends on net neutrality Nov 5, 2009
The result: A vast outpouring of creative and innovative content, from kids in their garage to multinational corporations, all equally accessible with a few taps on a keyboard. Preserving an open Internet is also a matter of national interest. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Demand for foreign-tax experts rising Nov 1, 2009
In spring, President Barack Obama outlined a series of proposals to raise more than $200 billion in new taxes from multinational corporations that he said were not paying their fair share of taxes. To ensure that the IRS has the tools it needs to enforce our laws, we re seeking to hire nearly 800 more IRS agents to detect and pursue American tax evaders abroad, said Obama in remarks to the press in May. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Anderson, LaFleur say it's time for change Oct 30, 2009
Born in Great Britain where he also served as a naval officer, Anderson is retired from a 30- year career with Colgate Palmolive as a financial executive, with corporate responsibilities that carried him around the world during his tenure with the multinational corporation. Anderson has the endorsement of the Republican Town Committee, and is running with Kristin LaFleur, who has a background in finance, and who is now on the Board of Education, and will remain there should she lose in this... (Westport Minuteman, CT)
Obama: Twelve months on, the star falls back to earth... Oct 30, 2009
Obama: Twelve months on, the star falls back to earth - Americas, World - The Independent. from The Independent & The Independent on Sunday. (The Drudge Report)
* In Africa, urban dwellers are turning to a harvest on the side Oct 29, 2009
The revival of traditional foods has attracted the attention of large multinational corporations. Last year, Unilevers Kenyan branch ran a taste our culture campaign in support of its line of traditional East African herbs and spices. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Amy Goodman: Playing trick or treat with climate change Oct 24, 2009
The Yes Men stage elaborate hoaxes on global-trade organizations, multinational corporations and politicians. They satirically skewer corporate, free-trade, pro-business positions by acting as genuine, sincere spokespeople for these institutions, often offering apologies for past corporate crimes or promoting absurd products with remarkably straight faces at industry conferences. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Enough to make Mabo turn in his grave Oct 23, 2009
Divide and conquer, used to great advantage in colonial conquests, is still the most proven and preferred strategy employed by multinational corporations in securing their rights to limitless access to the traditional lands of the first Australians. Pages. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Chancellor's resignation good for U of I Oct 22, 2009
Universities are no better than Wall Street firms, big banks and multinational corporations when it comes to ousted leaders receiving a nice, cushy pillow to land on after being kicked out the door. University of Illinois Chancellor Richard Herman, caught in the thick of the process that gave preferential treatment to student applicants with "clout," won't be out of work after submitting his resignation - which is expected to be acted on Friday by the Board of Trustees. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Irony in complaint (45) Oct 20, 2009
cedarchopper wrote on Oct 16, 2009 10:31 AM:" Kathy, it is cute that you have such a trusting and innocent understanding of how the world works...I know that is what you were taught in school, and unfortunately, you believed it.Here is the reality...six multinational corporations own the media apparatus, these corporations are owned and controlled by the owners of the money (debt) supply we rent. The owners of the money (debt) supply also control the government. We live under an oligarchy (a... (Boerne Star, TX)
Sanichi private placement for bumis only Oct 20, 2009
Sanichi is now busy completing orders from its existing clients, especially European multinational corporations (MNCs), while it has also received enquiries from MNCs in the United States, according to Pang. Sanichi has invested RM6. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
'Crude World' shows ruthless realm of oil industry Oct 19, 2009
By Steve Weinberg, Special for USA TODAY Warning: If you are an undiluted believer in the greatness of American capitalism, the performance of multinational corporations and the individual freedom embodied in unlimited use of gasoline-powered automobiles, stop reading here. Peter Maass' expos. (USA Today -- Money)
Coega 'collapse' cheered Oct 19, 2009
"While the exact tariffs to Rio Tinto were never made public, the estimate of 12 cents to 14 cents per kilowatt hour remains reasonable. "This would have been another BHP Billiton situation, where a sweetheart deal with a wealthy multinational corporation is effectively underwritten by the public," Earthlife Africa said. Further, cancelling this deal would prevent further negative effects on the global climate through the prevention of carbon dioxide emissions, it said. "In a very real sense,... (iAfrica.com)
PMC-Sierra to set up RM1.3bil HQ in Penang Oct 19, 2009
PMC-Sierra now joins US multinational corporations such as Seagate and National Instruments as one of the main tenants of SunTech Tower, which has an estimated gross office space of over 200,000 sq ft.. Both Seagate and National Instruments have their business process outsourcing operations and shared services centres at the SunTech Tower. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
ARCTIC SHIPPING Oct 19, 2009
"It's about cutting multiple days off the shipping time. It's about what cuts costs for multinational corporations. It's not about what's best for the Arctic communities.". The warming seas, however, likely would result in one economic benefit of particular interest to communities across Alaska's Arctic coast: Fuel must be hauled in by barge, and the limited shipping window often locks towns into accepting deliveries when gas and heating oil are at cripplingly high prices. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Africa: Reflecting With Nyerere On People-Centered Leadership Oct 18, 2009
These imperialist relations underlie such problems as debt, unequal terms of trade, foreign exchange strangulation, and the growing power of multinational corporations within Tanzania's economy, and that of Africa as a whole. Imperialist relations interact with capitalist, patriarchal, racist, traditionalist and fundamentalist structures, systems and relations - they cannot nor should they be separated from each other. (allAfrica.com)
Top Article: Bullish In China Shop Oct 15, 2009
Today, Chinese multinational corporations are engaged in scores of hydropower, oil, gas and mining projects in Myanmar. In March, China signed a $2. (India Times, India)
Japan to promote Iskandar Malaysia Oct 15, 2009
Demand for electrical and electronics products by Japanese multinational corporations (MNCs) based in Malaysia had now returned after being affected by the global economic slowdown, Horie said. He added that most of the MNCs were having problems fulfilling orders as they were short of production staff due to the new ruling on hiring foreign workers, noting that like other foreign MNCs, Japanese manufacturers in Malaysia had to depend on foreign workers. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
* HSBC planning to be king of the jungle in China Oct 15, 2009
There is no doubt that other banks will sit up and take notice, as will multinational corporations that are targeting China for expansion. You have to be there on the ground if you want to be taken seriously, Maughan said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Cradle to fund up to 15 mobile content developers Oct 14, 2009
The global mobile industry is growing but the players in the industry are mostly multinational corporations. What we re trying to do is go to the grassroots stage to cultivate start-ups that could, God willing, in the future, become big players in the market, he said at a memorandum of understanding signing ceremony between the two companies yesterday. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Lummis champions Wyo soda ash Oct 12, 2009
About 93 percent of American soda ash is produced in the Green River Basin in southwest Wyoming by four multinational corporations. Wyoming soda ash accounts for about a third of the world's market. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Soda ash wars Oct 12, 2009
The company is one of four multinational corporations operating soda ash facilities in the Green River Basin. (Jeff Gearino/Star-Tribune). (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
How Do Tax Havens Work? Oct 11, 2009
Since companies can defer the process of repatriation of income to their benefit, the Government Accountability Office estimates that American multinational corporations pay virtually zero tax to the U.S. government on foreign source income ... U.S. Multinational Corporations: Effective Tax Rates are Correlated With Where Income Is Reported (August 2008). (Suite101.com)
Tant: Supreme Court could expand corporate rule Oct 10, 2009
The wise words of this nation's third president are more true today than they were when he wrote them nearly two centuries ago, and the aristocracy of multinational corporations only will increase if some in Washington and on Wall Street have their way ... During this year's high court session, a ruling is expected that could give multinational corporations even more power to bankroll or back political candidates. (Athens Banner-Herald)
More of this story Oct 5, 2009
Think About It wrote on Oct 4, 2009 4:39 PM:" Mahalo for the Opinion! I am ashamed of the decision our elected officials have made in regards to the furlough days! There is a better way and the minds that are in elected positions need to get together and come up with a solution that does not sacrifice our Keiki or our teachers! Local residents accept the unwritten, " Lucky we live Kauai " tax, in the form of lack of compensation in pay comparative to cost of living. Qualified Teachers could... (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
A tough balancing act Oct 3, 2009
Already, many multinational corporations (MNCs) are looking at consolidating their overseas operations to reduce costs and survive the global slowdown. And Malaysia is facing stiff competition from its regional peers, not only in terms of attracting foreign investments, but also in retaining them. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Why China Hates the U.S. and What It Means for Your Portfolio Oct 3, 2009
It opened its borders to multinational corporations. It became the world's factory, pumping out cheap goods for the likes of Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL), Mattel (Nasdaq: MAT), and Abercrombie & Fitch (NYSE: ANF). (MSNBC -- Business)
BNY Mellon Corp. Trust tops trustee ranks Oct 3, 2009
Clients include governments and their agencies, multinational corporations and financial institutions. ptascarella@bizjournals. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
Smith: McCarthy paved way for Herschel's Heisman success Oct 2, 2009
" McCarthy and his wife, Karen, whom he met in Atlanta after graduation, are passionate Georgia fans, but they have equal passion for the Pittsburgh Steelers. His daughters Cori Marguriet (marketing undergraduate, 2001-03) and Gina Marguriet (third-year veterinary student) both enrolled at Georgia, much to McCarthy's great delight. A salesman for Schwartz Technical Plastics, a German multinational corporation, Chris travels 50 percent of his time, mostly in the U.S. and Canada, but there are... (Athens Banner-Herald)
6 Components of an A+ Elevator Pitch Oct 1, 2009
Do you want to eventually run a multinational corporation. Or do you want to keep it relatively small and contained. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Prakash tipped to helm Siemens Oct 1, 2009
An industry observer said irrespective of the nationality, he felt the person to head a multinational corporation (MNC) like Siemens should be one with the capability and expertise to run the show. He added that more Malaysians should also be given the opportunity to head MNCs as there were many capable ones around. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Graham: We're Walking a Road to Armageddon Sep 30, 2009
We know that if the current president truly acted on sound logic, he would immediately pull our troops from these areas and refuse to let them be used as a free mercenary service to multinational corporations. We know this is not about the president enriching himself. (CBS News)
Xerox buying Affiliated Computer Services Sep 30, 2009
ACS was an attractive buy for Xerox because it holds contracts to provide services to various multinational corporations, as well as more than 1,700 federal, state, county and local governments. By combining Xerox s strengths in document technology with ACS s expertise in managing and automating work processes, we re creating a new class of solution provider, Xerox CEO Ursula M. Burns said in the release. (Louisville Business First, KY)
Out-Foxing The Times Sep 30, 2009
NYT could start a massive investigation of the FCC's covert protection of GE,a multinational corporation which uses the NBC megaphone to push its green agenda, its promotion of the cap future money grab of unknowning Americans. The entire NBC division is utilized to push Obama's agenda along with their moneyed interest in scaming off billions of taxpayer dollars, under the appearance of news. (Investors Business Daily)
DeGioia, Mexican Ex-President Sign On to Educational Partnership Sep 26, 2009
Under the agreement, Georgetown and Centro Fox will develop educational initiatives for multinational corporations. According to a university press release, the School of Continuing Studies will help Centro Fox formulate programs to educate corporations about the cultures of countries with developing economies. (The Hoya, Washington DC)
Madagascar: Political Instability Endangers Environment [analysis] Sep 25, 2009
3 million hectares of farmland in a 99 year lease to the South Korean multinational corporation Daewoo proved to be a touchstone. This is estimated as nearly half of the arable land of Madagascar, which remains unable to grow sufficient rice for its own requirements. (allAfrica.com)
Lawrenceville businesses OK Sep 25, 2009
Maureen Ford, executive director of the , a community development organization for the neighborhood, said the neighborhood's businesses, which are mostly local independents and less likely to be targeted by protesters opposed to multinational corporations, said many were ready if needed. "People were prepared and anxious," she said. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
Corporate Responsibility agenda still tops Sep 23, 2009
Rita Sim: SMEs do not have large resources like public listed companies (PLCs) and multinational corporations (MNCs), so protection of their business in a crisis is most important to them. Companies that survived recessions were those that protected their employees and helped their suppliers, thus protecting the supply chain and this is linked to CR. Companies cannot start their business again without employees. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Businesses brace for protests Sep 23, 2009
The protesters plan to speak out against what they see as an elite of global bankers and economic leaders that have caused financial collapse with policies that benefit multinational corporations at the expense of everyone else. The parade, which has not been granted a permit, is scheduled to start on Thursday at 2:30 p.m. in Arsenal Park in Lawrenceville and process down Penn Avenue, getting as close to the David L. Lawrence Convention Center as it can. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
Tough time hiring locals; they are choosy Sep 22, 2009
GEORGE TOWN: Multinational corporations (MNCs) in the country are facing a tough time hiring locals, according to Malaysian American Electronics Industry (MAEI) chairman Datuk Wong Siew Hai. He said MAEIs 17 members were complaining that locals were not willing to take up jobs as operators and technicians, and that they were also concerned about the quality of graduates as some had poor communication and technical skills. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Joel Salatin, Cultivating Freedom Sep 22, 2009
After a protracted fight with the bureaucracy and some assistance from local politicians, Salatin was able to retain his farm s exemption from the regulations, which he insists are only appropriate for multinational corporations ... Today, Salatin claims that agricultural regulation favors multinational corporations such as ConAgra and Monsanto because the science that supports the USDA regulatory framework is paid for by these corporations, which give large grants to leading agricultural... (The American Conservative)
JOHN GARNAUT Sep 17, 2009
MULTINATIONAL corporations are diversifying their new investments away from "the world's factory", China, in response to rapidly rising labour costs, shaky legal protections and fear of anti-Japanese sentiment. Monday January 28, 2008. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Africa: Curbing Capital Flight a Matter of Political Will [interview] Sep 17, 2009
So we advocate curtailing the mis-pricing of trade imports and exports; accounting faithfully for sales, profits and taxes paid by multinational corporations in all countries; disclosing ownership of all bank accounts; setting up automatic cross-border exchanges of tax information on personal and business accounts; and harmonising anti-money laundering laws internationally ... You cannot approach this kind of problem thinking that you only want to prevent multinational corporations from... (allAfrica.com)
America needs 'labor friendly laws' Sep 16, 2009
Trade agreements such as NAFTA, CAFTA and favored-nation status given to China without enforced human rights agreements only allow multinational corporations to shop for the cheapest labor from those more exploitable. Ending these trade agreements and passing labor friendly laws such as the Employee Free Choice Act would go a long way toward getting Americans back to work and correcting our problems. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
A Year Later, a Fiscal Recipe for Disaster Sep 16, 2009
The best of the greed mongers have risen to the elitist ranks who run the huge lobby groups that pay the politicians to favor the multinational corporations which harm the voters in so many ways. (Does ********** come to mind. (CBS News -- Early Show)
* Executive pay rises despite profit dip Sep 15, 2009
The Guardian data also shows that a coterie of elite bosses at the helm of multinational corporations are seeing their overall pay packets soar ever higher. The 10 most highly paid executives earned a combined G170 million last year X up from G140 million in 2007. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Microsoft Announces Major Initiative to Support CitiDirect BE, Citi's Next-Generation Institutional E-Banking Platform Sep 15, 2009
Global Transaction Services, a division of Citi's Institutional Clients Group, offers integrated cash management, trade, and securities and fund services to multinational corporations, financial institutions and public sector organizations around the world. With a network spanning over 100 countries, Citi's Global Transaction Services supports over 65,000 clients. (PR Newswire)
Obama Decision on Chinese Tires Enforces Existing Trade Law Sep 15, 2009
"We need a trade policy that works for American workers as well as multinational corporations and Wall Street,'' Gerard said. When the USW filed its trade case, it asked that the relief be provided in the form of quotas. The ITC agreed with the USW's position on surging exports from China, but decided that relief in the form of tariffs would be the best response. The President's action provides for three years of relief with tariffs of 35 percent the first year, 30 percent the second year and 25... (PR Newswire)
Are they the best we can do? Sep 15, 2009
We saw it in Ernest Hollings investment in our technical colleges and in Carroll Campbell s ability to attract multinational corporations to our state. We have seen it in Reps. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
China: Tariff Will Hurt U.S. Relations Sep 14, 2009
A survey of 200 multinational corporations representing 15 industries in the U.S. and Europe found that 38 percent planned to change substantially the worldwide distribution of their research and development work, sending it to India and China. According to the New York Times, "More companies in the survey said they planned to decrease research and development employment in the United States and Europe than planned to increase employment.". (CBS News)
More businesses hire tweeters Sep 13, 2009
Multinational corporations, such as Ford Motor Co. and Coca-Cola Co., are beginning to use social media to increase positive sentiment, build customer rapport and correct misinformation, says Adam Brown, Coca-Cola's Atlanta-based director of social media. "Having the world's most-recognized brand, we feel like there's an obligation or a responsibility when people are talking about us, we have a duty to respond," Brown says. (Athens Banner-Herald)
LeasePlan Selects Verizon Business to Provide all of the Company's Global Communications Services Sep 10, 2009
We focus on delivering comprehensive, advanced communications and IT solutions tailored to help multinational corporations achieve their business goals and look forward to helping LeasePlan drive its global business success. " Verizon Business manages 260,000-plus security, network and hosting devices across more than 4,200 customer networks in 142 countries and territories. Verizon Business' industry-leading service-level commitments and award-winning IMPACT management platform underscore its... (PR Newswire)
Asian Multinational Corporations Poised for Global Success; Asian Region May be World's Most Influential Economy by 2020 Sep 10, 2009
Dalian, Sept 10, 2009 - (ACN Newswire) - Multinational corporations based in China, India, Japan and South Korea have unprecedented opportunity to succeed in the current global business environment, according to a study released today by international communications and public affairs consultancy Fleishman-Hillard ... For example, 72 percent agree with the statement, "An investment in communications will be necessary for Asian multinational corporations to compete in the global marketplace,"... (JCN Network, Japan)
Will Ecuador's Indians bankrupt Chevron? Sep 10, 2009
Here was the big epiphany for me in making this movie -- it seemed like that was something that happened in the distant past, but the reality is that multinational corporations of the late 20th century, particularly in the extractive industries, are just the modern-day continuation of this shameful treatment of indigenous people. The Chevron lawyer in the film says, "People shouldn't be living here. This is an industrial zone." No, sorry. (Salon)
UN wants new global currency to replace dollar... Sep 9, 2009
While I don't buy the "End of Days" nonsense, the UN is a bunch of elitists who want to remake the world in their own leftist utopian image that will favor large multinational corporations and bureaucracies at the expense of individual rights. A generation of apathy in Europe and the US has brought us to this point and I hope enough people wake up in time to stop this. (The Drudge Report)
Regus Opens 1,000th Centre in Mauritius Sep 9, 2009
" The Regus centre, located in Ebene, is 10 kilometers from the island's capital, Port Louis, and will be based in Cybercity, a prestigious corporate complex. Cybercity is home to a wide range of multinational corporations and is considered the country's information technology hub. Regus clients will benefit from a business-ready environment, including fully furnished and equipped offices, meeting rooms, a business lounge and administrative support staff. About The Regus Group The Regus Group... (PR Newswire)
Manpower Employment Outlook Survey Indicates World's Labor Markets Will Still Be Challenged in Fourth Quarter 2009, but Many Headed in the Right Direction Sep 8, 2009
Manpower's worldwide network of 4,100 offices in 82 countries and territories enables the company to meet the needs of its 400,000 clients per year, including small and medium size enterprises in all industry sectors, as well as the world's largest multinational corporations. The focus of Manpower's work is on raising productivity through improved quality, efficiency and cost-reduction across their total workforce, enabling clients to concentrate on their core business activities. (PR Newswire)
Click to read:Airstrike Opens Rift between Germany, U.S. Sep 7, 2009
We, on the other hand, are simply murdering people to facilitate the profits of corrupt government officials and multinational corporations, the weak excuses of the apologists for genocide are, when not totally false, at least totally irrelevant ... So yes, we do indeed need to pull our troops out, and remain a self-defense force, anything else is sacrificing our soldiers, our hard assets, and our economy for nothing other than free mercenary services for multinational corporations, and the... (CBS News)
Himalayan heights of disingenuousness Sep 5, 2009
That means valuing profits over people and enabling multinational corporations to plunder and exploit poor countries and their people. The Washington Consensus mantra, which evolved in the age when the dinosaurs Ronald Reagan and Margaret Thatcher ruled, is that the market always knows best. (Asia Times Online)
China creates an Internet albatross Sep 4, 2009
Google Inc's run-ins with China in recent weeks are testimony to the leverage that states ruling large markets enjoy over even the mightiest of multinational corporations. China's communist authorities have long been paranoid gatekeepers to the worldwide web on behalf of their 298 million-strong and growing netizenry. (Asia Times Online)
Tweet for hire: More big businesses hire tweeters Sep 3, 2009
Multinational corporations turn to social media to extend their brands ... Multinational corporations, such as Ford Motor Co. and Coca-Cola Co., are beginning to use social media to increase positive sentiment, build customer rapport and correct misinformation, says Adam Brown, Coca-Cola's Atlanta-based director of social media. (MSNBC -- Business)
Panasonic Holds Second Global Advisors Conference Sep 3, 2009
Now he works as a senior corporate advisor to a number of multinational corporations operating in India and is on the Boards of Directors of several companies. Mr. Luiz Fernando Furlan (Brazil)-Mr. (JCN Network, Japan)
