South Africa's 2010 Local Organising Committee chairman Danny Jordaan has said he sees the competition as nothing less than a chance to "construct a new economic and business environment for the continent", using South Africa as a catalyst.

BBC: South Africa greets Soccerex business

Such improvements come from investments in education and infrastructure, and the fostering of a legal and economic environment that encourages business investment.

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Industry lobby groups have been pressuring the Reserve Bank of India to cut monetary policy rates and are also pushing the government to speed up economic reforms to help improve business environment and boost growth.

WSJ: India Industrial Production Rises

The criteria will set the a minimum standard for sustainability for the tourism business, covering the social and economic benefits of tourism as well as its impact on a destination's environment and cultural heritage.

CNN: Giving something back

"Despite the difficult business environment due to the economic slowdown in developed markets, Samsung achieved a solid performance and recovered its double-digit operating profit margin in the quarter, driven by strong sales of our smartphones, " said Robert Yi, Vice President and Head of Investor Relations.

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Given the uncertain economic environment, competitive dynamics and soft Consumer business, Dell expects third-quarter revenue to be down 2-5 percent from second-quarter levels.

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With this larger picture in mind, we sent a senior executive to live in England to analyze the economic environment of each area and create a plan to move our business forward.

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Now think of the possibilities, at this remarkable moment in time--as we climb out of the global downturn, enter the so-called "new normal" set of economic conditions, adapt to a business and competitive environment of accelerating complexity and stand witness to a historic explosion of information.

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