France Less Nationalist Than New Zealand
The French Government has just allowed an investment of US$2.8 billion by China’s State Administration of Foreign Exchange in Total (France’s biggest company) to go through. This is more than twice the size of the investment proposed for Auckland Airport…..
Fear Of Unrest Mounts as Hunger Spreads in Africa (thanks Frogblog and friends)
Rising food prices could spread social unrest across Africa after riots in Niger, Cameroon, and Burkina Faso. The average cost of a meal (wheat, maize or rice) in Africa has risen 40% in the last 12 months. Why? Biofuels is a big factor….
China Seeking PR Advisors to Counter Tibet Anger
The Chinese Government is planning to hire an international public relations agency to advise on strategies to repair the country’s image before the Olympics. Good move we say. Make sure you include Saunders and Unsworth on your short list, and keep reading The Hive. You have followed most of our advice so far and it is helping.
