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China's President Hu Jintao warns of the effects of the global financial crisis on his country, as economic growth slows.

Singapore downgrades its economic growth figure, which confirms it was Asia's first country in recession in the current financial crisis.

Representatives from the information technology sector urge lawmakers on Capitol Hill to integrate IT policies into energy and economic legislation.

The International Monetary Fund cuts growth forecasts, predicting that developed economies as a whole will shrink 0.3% in 2009.

The tiny Himalayan nation of Bhutan has crowned its 5th king in an elaborate Buddhist ceremony. It was the new king's father who pioneered the concept of "gross national Hapiness." Meaning there's more to a country than economic growth — spiritual and mental well-being matter just as much to people.

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China's central bank has announced an interest rate cut of 0.27% in order to stimulate economic growth.

Eurozone economic growth will almost grind to a halt next year, says the International Monetary Fund.

Carmaker Land Rover will cut production by one day a week as it reacts to slower economic growth.

India's economy grows by 7.9% in the quarter to June, figures show, its slowest rate for more than three years.