Despite the global recession, DHL is spending millions on a new facility in Thailand and new mail-sorting equipment in Europe. 

DHL and Makro to build US$4.6m facility in Thailand

DHL Supply Chain is extending its five-year partnership with wholesaler & retailer, Makro, with the building of a new US$4.6 million automated warehouse in Wang Noi on the northern outskirts of Bangkok.

According to a recent international study conducted by Capgemini Consulting, the financial crisis leads the list of most influencing factors for the supply chain agenda in 2009.

Almost two-thirds (65%) of the surveyed managers engaged in logistics affairs said that their strategy is affected by the crisis, and just over one-third (34%) said that ‘sustainability' is a topic on their agenda.

The exchange of the ratification notes on the entering into force of the Agreement on the Uzbek-Tajik State border took place at the Foreign Ministry of Uzbekistan in Tashkent.

The Agreement was signed by the President of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov and the President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon on 5 October 2002 in Dushanbe.

Microcreditbank of Uzbekistan received a stable rating from the international agency Fitch Ratings on 18 March.

The rating has been achieved by the bank thanks to successful economic activity, the efficiency of micro credits and quality credit portfolio.

Uzbekistan celebrates Navruz holiday on 21 March, which symbolizes the coming of spring. The grand celebrations of the holiday were held at the National park named after Alisher Navoi on Saturday.

Publishing house «Uzbekistan» released the book of President Islam Karimov, «Global financial and economic crisis, the ways and measures to overcome in Uzbekistan».

One of the most pressing issues of contemporary is the assessment of the causes and conditions for the brake out of the global financial and economic crisis in 2008 that only deepens over the time, as well as on that basis to find out the necessary steps to overcome its negative effects.

The Cabinet of Ministers of Uzbekistan held a session on 13 February to consider the results of the country’s socioeconomic development in 2008. President Islam Karimov participated in the session and made a report.

Last year, the country saw high and stable economic growth rates and macroeconomic stability, achieved thanks to consistent implementation of the socioeconomic development program, the head of the state said.

The appearance of a powerful military bloc on the Russian borders will be seen as a direct threat to Russia’s security, Russian President Vladimir Putin told reporters today following a NATO-Russia Council meeting. He said Moscow could not be satisfied with statements that the deployment of a missile defense shield near Russia’s border was not aimed against Russia.

Putin said there were serious tensions in Russia’s relations with NATO, including over the alliance’s continuing eastward expansion, the creation of military infrastructure on the territory of NATO's new member states, problems with the Treaty on Conventional Forces in Europe (CFE), the issue of Kosovo and Washington’s plans to deploy its missile defense shield in Eastern Europe.

The session of Khorezm Regional Council of deputies took place on February 15. The President of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov participated in the session and made a speech. The Head of the State has noted that results of made reforms, modern shape of the regional center, cities and districts, successes in various branches of economy testify about the development in Khorezm.

In 2007, the total regional product in the region has grown almost for 8 percent, in the industry there was a growth for 11,8 percent, in capital construction for 11,6 percent, in sphere of paid services for 19,7 percent. The share of small business and private sector in the regional product made up 64,4 percent. The export potential of the region is also rising.

Yahoo Inc.'s secret weapon in its effort to squeeze a higher offer out of Microsoft Corp. resides overseas in Asia's surging Internet market. Yahoo has investments worth $13.8 billion in Alibaba.com Corp., parent of China's largest online trading site, and Yahoo Japan Corp. That accounts for almost one-third of the $31 a share Microsoft is offering. In a year, the value of those stakes may balloon 15 percent to $15.9 billion, according to analysts' average share-price estimates for the Asian...

Royal Dutch Shell Plc, Europe's largest oil company by market value, plans to expand the capacity of its liquefied natural gas import terminal in India to 3.5 million tons. The expansion will cost "less than $100 million," Vikram Singh Mehta, chairman of Shell India Ltd., told reporters in New Delhi Friday. The unit imports 2.5 million tons a year. Capacity expansion at the...

AC Milan are still trying to come to terms with Ronaldo's career-threatening injury that has shaken the club ahead of Saturday's clash at Parma. The Brazilian striker ruptured tendons in his left knee in Wednesday's 1-1 draw against Livorno and 24 hours later underwent surgery in Paris. 'We're all very sad and worried about what happened to Ronaldo,' said AC Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti. 'I don't want to say his career is over because only time can put the word end to...

President of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov paid an official visit to Russia on 5-6 February.

At the talks in Moscow, President off Uzbekistan Islam Karimov and President of Russia Vladimir Putin considered perspectives of bilateral relations, as well as cooperation in security and within international organizations.

Islam Karimov noted that the negotiations were a favorable opportunity to exchange views on the two countries’ relations and regional and international issues. He stressed that Uzbekistan considered Russia an important strategic partner.

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Davos, Switzerland - The spectacular rise of China and India coupled with a decline in US influence has prompted heated debate in Davos this year over possible scenarios for a new world order.

While the United States remains the undisputed military superpower, experts participating in the annual gathering of the world's political and business elite have highlighted its waning ability to set the global agenda on its own.

And with the UN Security Council struggling to provide a consensus on just about any major issue, the question of what nation, group of nations or international institution could command a leading role on the future world stage was floated to a widely varying response.

Hewlett-Packard Co. said Tuesday it agreed to acquire Exstream Software LLC, a provider of enterprise software designed to streamline creation and delivery of personalized documents and other communications materials.

Palo Alto-based HP (NYSE:HPQ) did not disclose financial details of the deal.

DAVOS, Switzerland (Reuters) - A private firm funded by Google Inc launched its Web-based DNA test in Europe on Tuesday, hoping to build on a successful start in the United States, where the $999 service went on sale in November.

Linda Avey and Anne Wojcicki, co-founders of 23andMe, will showcase their service at the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, which starts on January 23.

President of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov received the Admiral William J. Fallon, the Commander of the U.S. Central Command on 24 January at Oqsaroy residence in Tashkent.

During a meeting, issues representing mutual interest, on strengthening of regional security, stabilization of situation in Afghanistan, fight against the international terrorism, drug trafficking, proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and other modern threats were discussed.

Trade turnover between Uzbekistan and Russia increased 48% in 2007 to USD 4.2 billion, Ambassador of Russia Farit Muhametshin told journalists in Tashkent.

Speaking at a round table “Uzbekistan-Russia. Horizons of cooperation” in the Uzbek capital, the diplomat said the year 2007 was very successful in terms of expansion and strengthening of the bilateral cooperation.

Swearing-in ceremony of the President of Uzbekistan was held on 16 January at the joint session of the Legislative Chamber and the Senate of the Oliy Majlis in Tashkent.

Members of the Cabinet, heads of national organizations, members of the Central Election Commission and judges of the Constitutional Court, representatives of diplomatic missions and mass media participated in the session.