. A string of Chinese entrepreneurs have gone into hiding to avoid repaying loans, according to state media reports, highlighting a credit squeeze on private firms and the dangers of steep interest
. By Shavasb Bohdjalian Gold prices have fallen nearly 20 percent over the past two weeks and according to some analysts prices could fall further amid the global uncertainties and forcing many
. By Renee Maltezou As austerity bites and international lenders demand higher taxes and more cuts to salaries and pensions, ordinary Greeks are being worn down by the daily grind of strikes
. BY IRINA BYKOVA The closeness of relations between Cyprus and Russia has been developed beyond business and economic cooperation and is extensively complemented by a palette of cultural events held with
. The Risk Watch Column By Dr Alan Waring My previous Risk Watch article (‘Mari-Vassilikos Disaster: Did EAC Comply with Seveso Directive?’) summarised a number of the requirements of the EU Major
. Turkey’s latest sabre-rattling has once again paid off. In order to avoid a direct conflict with Israel, paymaster Washington has been called in to get Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Benyamin Netanyahu
. By Shavasb Bohdjalian Sentiment on the euro was hurt by the failure of European policymakers to calm markets about a Greek default and the risk of the debt crisis engulfing larger
. By Dr. Jim Leontiades The Cyprus International Institute of Management It used to be unthinkable. It is still strongly denied, but a few voices are stating the obvious. Greece may leave
. By Shavasb Bohdjalian The euro tumbled sharply lower over worries that Greece will default, with the market not impressed by the latest revenue raising measures announced by the government of George
. ANALYSIS By Alan Wheatley, Global Economics Correspondent, Reuters Greece's exit from the euro zone would inflict untold damage on Europe's economy, further burnish the attractiveness of a rising Asia and hasten
