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IWC SCHAFFHAUSEN TURNS THE SPOTLIGHT ON A NEW GENERATION OF FILMMAKERS

New York/Schaffhausen, April 18, 2014 – At the Tribeca Film Festival® in New York, IWC Schaffhausen demonstrated its commitment to supporting young, talented filmmakers for the second year in succession. As part of the event, the luxury watch manufacturer hosted an exclusive dinner under the motto “For the Love of Cinema.” The Swiss company declared its passion for …

China’s Next Transformation: the Key Steps Forward: Keynote Speech at China Development Forum – Christine Lagarde, Managing Director, International Monetary Fund

Beijing, China, March 24, 2014 As prepared for delivery Welcome. Huān Yíng. Good afternoon (Xia Wu Hao, 下午好). It is a great honor to be invited to speak at the 2014 China Development Forum. I would like to thank Minister LI Wei, Director of the Development Research Center of the State Council, and Mr. LU Mai, …

Opening Remarks at the China Development Forum: Christine Lagarde, Managing Director, IMF

Beijing, China, March 23, 2014 As prepared for delivery Your Excellence, Vice Premier ZHANG Gaoli, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen; Good morning. Zao Shang Hao! 早上好! It is a great privilege to be back in Beijing, especially among such esteemed company, marking the 15th anniversary of the prestigious China Development Forum. I would like to thank Mr. Li Wei and his …

Antony’s Visit to China: Joint Statement

Following is the text of the Joint Statement issued at the end of talks with Chinese leaders by the Defence Minister Shri AK Antony in Beijing today. The Indian Minister of Defence,  Mr AK Antony, paid an official visit to China from 4-7 July 2013 at the invitation of the Chinese Defence Minister Gen Chang Wanquan. He held talks with his counterpart …

Demand for office space in Asia Pacific subdued, as corporates remain cautious : Jones Lang LaSalle releases Q1 2013 Asia Pacific Office Index

Financial centres remain weak, with contraction in take-up in Singapore and Hong Kong Beijing and Australian markets also saw a slow-down in take up of office space Steady take up seen in Japan, South Korea and emerging Southeast Asia Net effective rents flat or showing modest growth across Asia Pacific markets; aggregate rental growth across …