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...normalcy. But will the economy do the same? Interim Prime Minister Surayud Chulanont, a former general installed by the junta on Oct. 1, began his tenure by publicly committing himself to the "people's happiness." But Surayud's definition of happiness, which emphasizes "self-sufficient" economic practices over GDP growth, and consumption of local goods over foreign products, worries some economists and investors?particularly since more than 60% of Thailand's economy depends on exports. "We know General Surayud is a good military man," says Sukhbir Khanijoh, a senior analyst at Kasikorn Securities in Bangkok. "But in terms of economic...
...League has hinted that it may support a UN force, a decision that would surely mute most Arab criticisms. The largest impediment to action is political will. China, Russia, and India, all importing Sudanese oil and investing in the country’s booming economy (Sudan’s GDP grew by 14 percent last year), are loath to ruffle the Khartoum government’s feathers. But if they are to ensure their long-term interests they must act. An unstable Sudan is a powder keg that could incite violence across Northeast Africa, raising oil prices and fueling sectarian...
...tighten the financial blockade, Russia's legislature on Wednesday will consider a bill banning all financial transfers to Georgia. Remittances sent home by some 1.2 million Georgians working in Russia currently amount to around $2 billion annually, around 20% of Georgia's GDP...
...Percentage hike in Greece's GDP last week, after recalculating it to include income from prostitution, cigarette smuggling and money laundering $76 billion Estimated annual value of Greece's black market...
...results have been phenomenal. Over the last six years Kazakhstan's GDP growth has averaged 10%, and it hit 9.3% in the first six months of this year. Tax collecting stands at over 95%. Kazakhstan has a BBB positive outlook investment rating from Standard & Poor's. The E.U. and the U.S. have recognized Kazakhstan as a "market economy," and it has a firm chance of joining the World Trade Organization this year...