本 21 – 的業務趨勢 2013

Business Trends for 2013

在這個 商務英語新聞 課, 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 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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本 20 – 美中經濟展望

Business English for Economics

在這個 商務英語新聞 課, 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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商務英語新聞 19 – 專利戰爭

Business English News Lesson on Apple's Patent Disputes

在這個 商務英語新聞課, 讓我們來看看最近有關技術專利的法庭之爭.

有些人稱之為“世紀專利審判”, 蘋果和三星最近幾週一直在拼命打架. 三星被認定侵權 7 Apple 的專利, 變成了 10 億美元的徵稅.

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本 18 – 奧運事務

Business English News - The Olympics

在這個 商務英語新聞課, 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. 然而, 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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本 17 – 臉書首次公開募股: 善後

Business English News 17 - Facebook IPO Aftermath

在本商務英語新聞課中, 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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