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Belize’s Rosewood Export Conundrum Addressed by Government

News Analysis:  Belize’s Rosewood Export Conundrum Addressed By its Government but to the dismay of several Indigenous Groups. Belize has its Government trying to control the Illegal Harvesting and Export of Rosewood. It wants to conform with the Conference of the Parties of International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora. This is the responsible direction to proceed.

Indigenous Tribes whose Territories contain the Rosewood Trees should have both their Assets [Rosewood Trees] recognized by ALL LOGGERS and the Tribes be listened for their Specific Complaints. Those ‘Irritations’ need to be resolved, many say.

Only when ALL PARTIES to a Transaction, Equitably Benefit during its ‘Term’, is it a GOOD Transaction.
Reality.

Reference: http://amandala.com.bz/news/cabinet-orders-confiscated-rosewood-sold-german-vega/

German Watchmakers Create Unique Mechanical Timepiece

News Analysis:  German Watchmakers Create Unique Mechanical Timepiece with Seven Complications. The Eight-Years-to-Fruition Project consists of a device with 876 pieces installed in Twenty Layers. An “Electronic Watch” can possibly reproduce the Representations of these Complications. However, to  design and build such,  in Mechanical Form, can be described as Spectacular. The Mechanical Horologic Instrument gains recognition also through its ‘Second Sense Dimension of Sound’ emanating from its Chimes.

In a Century of Electronics, people often forget about Technology which can be Mechanical. This was true Several Thousand Years Ago with the “Antikythera Mechanism” [a Computer made by the Ancient Greeks for Astronomical Calculations] and is valid today by the Germans with this Horologic
Creation.

Reference: http://tinyurl.com/nxjnbj5

Tajikistan is a Mining Bonanza

News Analysis: Tajikistan Is A Mining Bonanza of Gold, Gemstones, Silver, and other Metals.

Estimated Gold Reserves in Hundreds of Tons insure longevity for investors. Concentrates of Antimony, Mercury and Zinc make it very attractive for a diverse portfolio. Tungsten and Uranium are also exported from Tajikistan.

For individuals with Mining Investment Orientations, it is best to remember the Old Adage: A Bird in the Hand Is Worth Two In The Bush.  Tajikistan is a Mining Bonanza Bird.

Reference: http://tinyurl.com/mcu7ly7

Turkey to Lower Individual Gem Stone Taxes to Increase Jewelry Exports

News Analysis: Turkey to Lower Individual Gem Stone Taxes to Increase Jewelry Exports significantly. Since a major impediment to Jewelry Sales From Turkey have been Gemstone Import Taxes for individuals, Jewelers have been at a disadvantage. Both China and India have been offering Gorgeous Jewelry Items at attractive price points for consumers. It is expected by many that exports by Turkish Jewelers will logarithmically increase over the next few years.

Investors may want to consider acquiring Gemstones at “Today’s Prices” since “Tomorrow’s Demand” should be greater [due to Turkey’s Tax Mandate For Individuals].

Reference: http://tinyurl.com/kw2zhvc

Cork Oak Tree Forestation Monitoring Sought for Wine Industry

News Analysis:  Cork Oak Tree Forestation Monitoring for the Wine Industry is sought since   15,000,000,000+ Cork Plugs are used yearly in Wine Production. The  Industry’s consumption of Cork is prodigious. Additionally, 2,700,000 Hectares [6,669,000 Acres] of Cork Oak Forests are dispersed widely in Algeria, France, Portugal, Spain, and Tunisia.  Good ‘Accounting’ of these Natural Assets will help in a Monitoring System to Protect and Sustain the Cork Oak Trees over these vast areas for future generations.

Waste Not, Want Not.

Reference: http://tinyurl.com/p6hgvhk

World Coffee Glut Sinks Farmers but Buoys Retailers

News Analysis:  World Coffee Glut Sinks Farmers but Buoys Retailers due to the vast pricing disparity currently in effect. A Coffee Grower receives approximately $1.00+ per pound for each 132 pound [60 kilo] bag they produce. Grocery stores globally charge approximately equivalent of  $7.00 to $12.00 per pound to their customers. Coffee Houses which use less than $.05 of coffee per cup, charge approximately $2.50 for it. Both retailing entities, use the argument about other costs such as: Facilities, Equipment, Personnel, Rents, etc.  associated with the End Product. This argument, while perhaps valid, ALSO  APPLIES TO COFFEE FARMERS. Yet, it is the ‘Downstream’ Retailers who prosper so well with this Current Pricing Structure, to the point of their having their stores placed globally. 

The very Specious Claims by Coffee Houses in Particular as to their “Generosity To Farmers” is remarkable. They, who have the most outrageous level of profits vis-à-vis the coffee growers, need to ‘Forget the Fertilizers’ and instead pay growers Sustainable Prices. Their Pseudo-Benevolence is of much too little reward for the Coffee Growers’ livelihoods. Retailers of ‘Either Feather’ need to get real. Their “Free Lunch” will not last forever.

Reference: http://tinyurl.com/kzhekay

Real Estate Visas for Southern European Properties Increase in Popularity

News Analysis:  Real Estate Visas for Southern European Properties Increase in Popularity. Greece, Malta, Portugal, and Spain are currently the leaders in this ‘Real Estate Investment For A Visa’ Plan. The Idea promotes Inflows of Currency into a Country while giving Purchasers possible future Permanent Residency Status. Additional income to a Country derives from Property Taxes which the Visa Seeker must pay annually.

A Visa Seeker must employ Due Diligence in reviewing Countries of Interest beyond the Visa Plan and also into their Real Estate Laws and the like.

Let The Buyer Beware.

Reference: http://www.financialmirror.com/news-details.php?nid=31531

Moscow, Russia, Seeks Investors for a New Airport

News Analysis:  Moscow, Russia, Seeks Investors for a New Airport  [of 40 Hectares (98.8 Acres)] which will help Alleviate Congestion at its three other airports. This new facility, which shall be Multi-Tasked [Passenger, Charter Passenger, and Cargo], will provide many Financial  Opportunities. Since it is intended to serve 10,000,000 Passengers and 25,000 Tons of Cargo per Year, Entrepreneurs with foresight can Extrapolate Possible Investment Rewards from the Airport’s magnitude. Hotel[s]’, Restaurant[s], Retail Shop[s], perhaps even a Aircraft Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul Facility are apt Investment Possibilities at this Moscow location.

A big assurance to this Project’s Future Success is that President Vladimir Putin, a Man who does NOT Equivocate, supports its Development. Reality.

Reference: http://tinyurl.com/k2v7zh5

Fiji International Airport Modernizes for Country’s Economic Growth

News Analysis:  Fiji International Airport modernizes for the country’s economic growth. Its Government Leaders understand “Continental Connections Create Currencies Collection”.

Through investment in such Infrastructure as this Nadi Project, many people will gain financial success. Fiji’s Important Location will help it gain more International Commerce.

Foreign Investors can gain an edge on ‘Late-Comers’ by exploring NOW, ‘Peripheral Business’ to the Nadi Airport. Projects such as Luxury Hotel Construction, Island Sightseeing Flights, or even Aircraft Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul Facilities would be worthwhile in Fiji. As new visitors materialize in Fiji, additional monies can be earned through wise investments there.

Reference: http://www.fijisun.com.fj/2013/11/16/what-the-nadi-airport-modernisation-will-mean/

Rwanda, in East Africa, Features Ease of Doing Business

News Analysis: Rwanda, In East Africa, features Ease of Doing Business there. President Paul Kagame, showing proper foresight as this Nation’s Leader has reduced the time to Start A Business to One Day [which is very commendable]. He is being presently Internationally Recognized for his achievements.

Rwanda presently exports: Tin Ore, Coffee, Tea, Bananas, and Livestock. It has been reported that Mr. Kagame wants to make his country an Information Technology Center for East Africa.

Investors may want to investigate opportunities for Funding Ventures in Rwanda. The country’s receptive population would help, those with financial foresight,  towards achieving economic  success in Rwanda.

Lead the followers; Do not follow the leaders.

Reference: http://tinyurl.com/l8fkgz2