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Nishimura: Japan needs a growth strategy
Senior vice minister Nishimura said that Japan needs a plan to boost growth. (Photo : Reuters)The image is a stack of Japanese yen. Yasutoshi Nishimura, senior vice minister for fiscal policy and economics, said that Japan must embrace new and solid growth measures to help the economy endure an upcoming consumption tax increase and other red ink reduction efforts.
Eurobank names new CEO
Eurobank names Megalou as its new chief executive officer. (Photo : Reuters)The image shows a person coming out from a Eurobank branch. Eurobank, among the largest lenders to Greece, should follow an autonomous and more independent course, said its new chief executive officer on Friday.
Euro loans to private sector shrinks
Loans to the euro zone private sector declined further. (Photo : REUTERS)Structure showing the Euro currency sign is seen in front of the ECB headquarters in Frankfurt European region's private sector loans declined further last month as investors gain less interest for spending.
Ireland's recovery slower that expected
Ireland's economy is still in recession as the end of bailout approaches. (Photo : Reuters)Ths is the flag of Ireland. The Irish economy dipped into a state of recession during the last quarter of 2012 and proceeded to contract until early this year, according to the new and revised figures posted on Thursday.




