World Bank Would Aim for Rapid Membership for Independent Southern Sudan

The World Bank would work to make a newly independent Southern Sudan a member “speedily,” paving the way for the undeveloped region to gain international financing it does not qualify for now, a top bank official said.

Indiana farm income expected to jump 20 percent

Indiana farmers can thank weather problems around the world and a recession at home for an expected jump in their income this year.

Qatar Says Its Ready to Host 2022 World Cup

Qatar is promising innovations to beat the heat and to loosen social constraints in the Muslim country if it wins the right to host the 2022 World Cup.

World Trust Fund UK Regulatory Announcement: Net Asset Value(s)

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--World Trust Fund announces that its unaudited Net Asset Value (NAV) per share in US Dollars, based on the closing prices of 02/09/2010 was 2.97 (Sterling equivalent rate being £1.93). This NAV was calculated inclusive of current period income. Listing Category: Premium - Equity Closed-ended Investment Funds

Customs clearance operations at ports: World Bank technical aid team to meet private sector bodies

ISLAMABAD (September 05 2010): The World Bank (WB) technical assistance mission will meet members of the private sector including chambers of commerce, Karachi Customs Agents Association, importers/exporters and representatives of business and trade at Karachi for an update on customs clearance operations at ports.