BEN 21 – Tendenze aziendali per 2013

Business Trends for 2013

In questo Notizie di inglese commerciale lezione, we take a look at the prospects for 2013.

As the world rang in 2013, many analysts and commentators feel that it’s time to pull out the crystal ball and try to determine what’s in store in the coming 12 mesi. As the OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurria explains, there’s still a lot of work to do.

The world economy is far from being out of the woods. The US ”˜debt ceiling debate’, if it materializes, could tip an already weak economy into recession, while failure to solve the euro area crisis could lead to a major financial shock and global downturn. Governments must act decisively, using all the tools at their disposal to turn confidence around and boost growth and jobs.

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BEN 20 – Prospettive economiche USA-Cina

Business English for Economics

In questo Notizie di inglese commerciale lezione, we take a look at the economic prospects for the USA and China.

The relationship between the world’s two biggest economies is sure to undergo some major changes in the months ahead. With Obama set to remain in the White House for 4 more years, and Xi Jinping moving in to Zhongnanhai for the next decade, all eyes will be on how the new faces work together amid these tough economic times.

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Notizie di inglese commerciale 19 – Le guerre dei brevetti

Business English News Lesson on Apple's Patent Disputes

In questo Lezione di notizie di inglese commerciale, diamo uno sguardo alle recenti battaglie in tribunale sui brevetti tecnologici.

In quello che alcuni hanno soprannominato “il processo sui brevetti del secolo”, Apple e Samsung hanno combattuto con le unghie e con i denti nelle ultime settimane. Si è scoperto che Samsung ha violato le norme 7 dei brevetti Apple, in quello che divenne un prelievo da 1 miliardo di dollari.

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BEN 18 – Il business delle Olimpiadi

Business English News - The Olympics

In questo Lezione di notizie di inglese commerciale, we take a look at the economic aspects of the Olympic Games.

The Olympic motto ‘Citius, Altius, Fortiuswill be in full force this year as London hosts the 30th Olympic Games. Tuttavia, it won’t be just the athletes trying to go ‘higher, faster, stronger’, but also companies poised to rake in the dough in what many hope will be a financial windfall.

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BEN 17 – Facebook IPO: In seguito

Business English News 17 - Facebook IPO Aftermath

In questa lezione di notizie di inglese commerciale, we follow up on Facebook’s recent IPO.

After a long wait, and even more hype, Facebook joined NASDAQ on May 18th; although it wasn’t all smooth sailing for Zuckerberg and friends. After opening 30 minutes late, and climbing briefly from the opening price of $38 a share; reality set in.

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