ベン 21 – のビジネストレンド 2013

Business Trends for 2013

この中で ビジネス英語ニュース レッスン, 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 か月. 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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ベン 20 – 米中経済見通し

Business English for Economics

この中で ビジネス英語ニュース レッスン, 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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ビジネス英語ニュース 19 – 特許戦争

Business English News Lesson on Apple's Patent Disputes

この中で ビジネス英語ニュースレッスン, 技術特許をめぐる最近の法廷闘争を見てみましょう.

「世紀の特許裁判」と呼ばれる人もいるこの裁判, アップルとサムスンはここ数週間、徹底的な争いを続けている. サムスンが侵害したことが判明 7 Appleの特許の, 10億ドルの徴収金となった.

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ベン 18 – オリンピックのビジネス

Business English News - The Olympics

この中で ビジネス英語ニュースレッスン, 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. しかし, 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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ベン 17 – Facebook IPO: 余波

Business English News 17 - Facebook IPO Aftermath

このビジネス英語ニュースのレッスン, 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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