INTERNATIONAL DIGITAL & INTERNATIONAL TRADE NEWS
30 August 2013
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INTERNATIONAL DIGITAL NEWS
bbc.co.uk – Mobile networks Vodafone and O2 are rolling out their first 4G data services in three UK cities. The networks will compete against EE, which has been the only company to offer “super-fast” mobile data in the UK since October 2012. Vodafone’s 4G will initially be limited to parts of London, while O2 will launch in London, Leeds and Bradford. Read more>>
bbc.co.uk – Skype has confirmed it has developed 3D video calls. The news was revealed by a senior executive in an exclusive interview with the BBC to mark Skype’s 10th anniversary. There had been speculation about the possibility after the firm posted an advert in April saying it wanted to find a way to create “body-doubles” for workers unable to travel to meetings. However, the executive warned it could be many years before the tech launched. Read more>>
bbc.co.uk – Chinese search engine Baidu has said it will allow people to preview mobile apps without needing to download them. Baidu’s free Light App platform will run other apps, giving users a chance to access them without having to install them first. The service would help less well-known apps get more visibility, the firm said at its annual Baidu World event. Read more>>
INTERNATIONAL TRADE NEWS
bbc.co.uk – The British Chambers of Commerce has sharply upped its 2013 growth forecast, saying the economy is gaining momentum. The business lobby group now expects 1.3% growth this year, up from 0.9%. Its forecasts for the next two years were upped to 2.2% and 2.5%. But the BCC also warned of overseas risks to the more positive outlook, notably those posed by the eurozone, the Middle East and China’s slowdown. “Unfortunately the recovery is not yet secure,” said BCC head John Longworth. Read more>>
bbc.co.uk – The head of the International Monetary Fund has warned central banks not to end their stimulus measures too soon. Christine Lagarde said stimulus policies were still needed in some regions, especially Europe and Japan. With signs that the global economy is improving, there has been much debate about when supportive policies should be wound down. But, in a speech in the US, Ms Lagarde said she did not suggest a “rush to the exit” as some economies remain fragile. Read more>>
OTHER INTERNATIONAL NEWS
BBC News – China hit by ‘biggest ever’ cyber-attack>>
BBC News – UK service sector activity and confidence rise, CBI survey finds>>
BBC News – Amazon to alter pricing policy for traders>>
BBC News – Google executive Hugo Barra poached by China’s Xiaomi>>
BBC News – Greece ‘may renegotiate rescue loans’>>
BBC News – UK economic growth revised up to 0.7%>>
BBC News – Japan consumer price rises pick up pace on energy costs>>
BBC News – New York Times website down after suspected hacking>>
BBC News – Chinese authorities investigate PetroChina executives>>
BBC News – China rules out top-level talks with Japan at G20>>
BBC News – Portugal court rules against civil servant sacking plan>>
BBC News – Brazil foreign minister quits over Bolivia senator row>>
BBC News – Central African Republic: Thousands flee into Bangui airport>>
BBC News – Colombia farmers’ strike gets Bogata marchers’ support>>
BBC News – Kobo flattens Aura e-reader to help challenge Kindle>>
BBC News – Colombia agricultural strike sparks fear of shortages>>
BBC News – Tweets printed by home-built ticker-tape machine>>
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