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Topic: Building Brics

Woman who put the mortar into Goldman Sachs' Brics

Kathryn Koch has been working on emerging markets for Goldman Sachs for the past 11 years. Jeffrey E Biteng / The National

May 01, 2013

Goldman Sachs' Kathryn Koch recommends clients should invest a fifth of their portfolios in the emerging markets, the Brics included, that she oversees. Read Article Woman who put the mortar into Goldman Sachs' Brics

Indian market that makes a song and dance about music

Neeraj Roy, the managing director and chief executive of Hungama. The India Today Group / Getty Images

Apr 22, 2013

India Dispatch: Neeraj Roy, the managing director and chief executive of Hungama, talks about the eponymous music and video app they launched to tap India's rapidly growing smartphone market. Read Article Indian market that makes a song and dance about music

China gets into the plastic fantastic

The use of credit cards is on the rise in China as the retail landscape has witnessed an increase in the number of malls and online shopping. Jerome Favre / Bloomberg News

Mar 11, 2013

Building Brics: Credit card use in the world's second-biggest economy has been slow to catch on but as strong growth continues, shoppers are turning to non-cash payments. Read Article China gets into the plastic fantastic

Sky is the limit for India's new rich

An aerial view of Sobha City in Thrissur. The resale price of a four-bedroom villa at the development has risen to 40 million rupees. Ravindranath K / The National

Mar 11, 2013

India Dispatch: As wealthy expat Indians earnings' continue to rise, the lure of upmarket housing is gaining traction, particularly in Kerala where luxury developments now pepper the paddy fields. Read Article Sky is the limit for India's new rich

 

China takes oil import lead

An attendant pumps gas at a PetroChina gas station in Beijing. The fuel demands of China's burgeoning economy has made it the world's largest importer of crude oil. Adam Dean/Bloomberg News

Mar 06, 2013

It has been long in the coming, and now its official: China, the emerging economic superpower, has overtaken the US as largest net importer of crude oil. Read Article China takes oil import lead

 

China overlooks expat executives

The night-time skyline at Pudong, Shanghai. It's a sight fewer foreign workers are likely to see, as China increasingly looks to fill vacant executive positions with home-grown workers. Getty Images

Feb 28, 2013

Building Brics: The years of requiring foreign expertise are over as local talent returns from studying abroad with skills to match Western candidates. Read Article China overlooks expat executives

 

Trouble brewing for southern India's tea industry

A picker at work on the 373-hectare Lockhart Tea Estate, owned by Harrisons Malayalam, near Munnar, Kerala, India. Simon de Trey-White

Feb 25, 2013

India Dispatch: Tea estates in Kerala are struggling amid soaring labour costs and unfavourable weather patterns. Read Article Trouble brewing for southern India's tea industry

 

High-speed trains on track in China

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Jan 28, 2013

Building Brics: Even though the high-speed rail network was established only in 2007, China now has the biggest in the world, with 9,356km of high-speed railways. Read Article High-speed trains on track in China

 

Economic heavyweight China hopes for a soft landing

Pedestrians walk past an advertisement for the Apple iPhone 4S smartphone in Tianjin, China, 13 January 2012.The Apple iPhone 4S smartphone went on sale in China and 21 other countries Friday (13 January 2011). Thousands of people including groups of scalpers stayed up overnight outside the Apple Stores in Beijing and Shanghai to buy the long-awaited handset though its Chinese mainland debut is three months later than the US kick-off in October.

Jan 02, 2013

Look Back 2012 China's roller-coaster year prompted questions over whether it would have a hard or a soft landing - and what that would mean for the global economy. Read Article Economic heavyweight China hopes for a soft landing

 

Russians battle against rulers' arrogant silence

Vladimir Putin, front, with leaders of former Soviet republics in Moscow. In his state-of-the-nation speech last week, the Russian president pledged to fight corruption and end the impression of the elite being

Dec 19, 2012

There is a widespread conviction that the corporate and political classes have built high walls to keep the rabble at bay. The cost could be as much as $500bn a year. Read Article Russians battle against rulers' arrogant silence

 

China ties move beyond the oil bartering of old

The value of trade between the UAE and China was placed at $9 billion in the first half of this year. Ryan Carter / The National

Dec 19, 2012

Physical evidence of the growing economic relationship between the UAE and China is more apparent each day. Read Article China ties move beyond the oil bartering of old

 

China's shadow cast far ahead

Photo illustration by Lee McGorie / The National

Dec 19, 2012

A US intelligence report predicts the Chinese economy will soon reign supreme, gaming out the effect of its ascent and that of a number of emerging markets. Read Article China's shadow cast far ahead

 

Foreign direct investment drops again in China

Dec 19, 2012

Foreign direct investment in China fell for the 12th time in 13 months, suggesting that the nation¿s economic-growth rebound has yet to attract a fresh influx of capital from abroad. Read Article Foreign direct investment drops again in China

 

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Football eyes Flushing Meadows

NEW YORK - AUGUST 30: A general view of the Unisphere during day one of the 2010 U.S. Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 30, 2010 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

Large stadium for the recently announced New York City Football Club is planned for iconic tennis site. Omar Rahman reports from New York  Football eyes Flushing Meadows

Manchester City links to Manuel Pellegrini intensify after exit from Malaga

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Chilean leading contender to replace Italian as manager of English Premier League club.  Manchester City links to Manuel Pellegrini intensify after exit from Malaga

Dubai dart tournament promises to be exciting

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 01: Raymond van Barneveld of The Netherlands arrives for his match against Gary Anderson of England during the quarter finals of the 2011 Ladbrokes.com World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace on January 1, 2011 in London, England. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Raymond van Barneveld

In truth, darts is one of few sports where the professionals are more often than not in no better physical shape than the rowdy crowds that cheer them on.  Dubai dart tournament promises to be exciting

Bribery laws go beyond borders

An Afghan street vendor touts prepaid Etisalat phone cards. The UAE company operates in the troubled nation, which has a reputation for corruption along with Ivory Coast and Pakistan. Mauricio Lima / AFP Photo

Companies in the UAE are finding themselves facing a legal minefield caused by the global reach of tough and sometimes conflicting US and UK anti-corruption laws. John Henzell reports.   Bribery laws go beyond borders

Mashallah: what it means, when to say it and why you should

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With Muslim families, you must say "mashallah" with every compliment lest someone think you are jealous and have the evil eye.  Mashallah: what it means, when to say it and why you should

Fast & Furious 6 - start your engines

Vin Diesel in Fast And Furious 6. Courtesy Universal

Vin Diesel, Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, Michelle Rodriguez and Gina Carano on the Fast & Furious franchise.  Fast & Furious 6 - start your engines

The collaboration of Shamma Hamdan and Jay Sean in Dubai

Jay Sean and Shamma Hamdan for Saeed Saeed's story on Coke Studios. May 2013 CREDIT: Courtesy Coke Studios

Coke Studio, now in its second season, blends Khaleeji pop with RnB.  The collaboration of Shamma Hamdan and Jay Sean in Dubai

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Video: Tracing UAE families through genealogy

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In pictures: Swarovski studded tub

The Swarovski Crystal Saracen bath from Catchpole & Rye.(Photos)

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In pictures: Maldives a piece of heaven on earth

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In pictures: Sir Bu Nair Island

Sir Bu Nair Island in charge of Sharjah government. One of the UAE’s untouched, natural islands is to be partially developed under new plans by Sharjah to promote eco-tourism.(Photos)

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