Malaysia and Singapore: Asian Nations of Economic Success by Globalization

An exploration into the strategies of Dr. Mahathir Mohamad and Lee Kuan Yew how they transformed Malaysia and Singapore from sleepy colonial outposts into Asia's richest nations

Venezuela: Oil, Gold and Foreign Affairs

This article examines the importance of Venezuela's hydrocarbon and mining industry and its impact on exports. Venezuela is blessed with huge hydrocarbon and mineral reserves including heavy crude oil, natural gas and gold and was one of the founding members of OPEC. Venezuela has proven oil reserves of around 76 billion barrels in 2005 and the current administration is attempting to establish an integrated energy market across South America.

The Killer For Our Country

Unless certain things are done the USA will cease to exist. These things are going to be the demise of this once great country. We all need to take notice. If our forefathers were alive today I Guarantee that they would commit suicide.

Re-employing the Laid Off Middle Class and Middle Aged

Although the unemployment rate in the United States of America is down around 4.7%, which is by far the lowest it has ever been in our nation we still have a problem with layoffs in large corporations, which is affecting the middle class. Many of these people being laid off are middle-aged and that means it might be tough for them to get jobs that are equal to their current employment.

Kansas City Smart Port and Future Technologies Considered

Will the Intercontinental Toll Way from Mexico to Canada passing thru Texas, Kansas City and then Northward help economic trade with our nearest neighbors? Well that is the plan and it will further strength our position in International Trade and cement the future of an American version of the EU, call it the NAU or North American Union.

China is buying Goods Made in the U.S.A. – Scrap Paper

Scrap Paper and several other categories of products are on the positive side of the ledger for exports to China. Who would have dreamed that China would use our scrap paper to create other goods?

Trends in Spanish Tourism - A Shift to Residential Tourism

One of the trends in Tourism is residential tourism. Each year thousand of families move from their home country to a new place on earth. This could be for the sake of a better climate -- whether tax, investment, leisure, or just the weather -- or because of any other reason. It's a real change and challenge for the traditional tourist sector.

The National Protection Racket - Who Is Buying In?

If you have ever watched Mafia TV shows or movies, you know how the protection racket goes. You buy protection for your business or family from the people who pose the greatest threat to your well being. The scam is so successful, government put it into practice before anybody ever heard of the Mafia.

Citgo? Really? Hugo Chavez, US Relations with Venezuela, and Oil Prices

Many Americans are calling for boycott of Citgo products lately. Why? The fact that Citgo is 100% owned by ...

IMF to Restrain and Reform Beijing's Developing Power

The progressive economic impact of China is obvious in the yearly conferences of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), held in Singapore. The said Asian country, along with other nations, will be granted with more votes by the member nations of the said global trade organization.

Inflation

Inflation is a worldwide phenomenon. It is the constant increase in general prices. It affects the economy of each country. Inflation has a negative impact on the economy and influences the overall people's wellbeing. Economists have initiated and analyzed several policies that can control the inflation and minimize its negative impact.

Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Manufacturing: How to Create True Wealth for You, A Company, Our Natio

Our nation's wealth depends upon our ability to manufacture great new, innovative, breakthrough products. We need to support, and our governement needs to support our manufacturing industries. Making great stuff is what creates a wealthy nation.

Why Australia and Others Will Be Left Behind

Imagine this. You plan a 3 month holiday and spend a lot of money on it then go. 2 months into the holiday you are running out of money so you sell all your possessions, house and car back home to fund the remaining month of vacation knowing you will have to go home in a month. Sound stupid? Well that is what a lot of governments and companies are doing meaning there is nothing left tomorrow...