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Economy
World uncertainty makes long-term investors freeze, or at least sit on the sidelines and not make major moves
Japan disasters would affect the rest of Asia especially in terms of trade and finance, but it is too early to give estimates of the regional cost
Stalled supply of Japanese parts forces carmaker to prune factory hours
Government has several times promised to reopen, but fears capital flight and massive losses
Saudi and Iran issues also key to price stability, says analyst
Central bank governor talks of 'normal business' as further social spending plans revealed
Central bank meets target in latest auction
Suez Cement, the largest cement producer in Egypt, reports losses due to recent political unrest and announces its intention to pay dividends to share holders as trade unionists' demands for their profit shares go unanswered  
Wednesday Egypt’s stock exchange will open after closure due to the revolution, according to Abdel Salam, chairman of the Egyptian stock exchange as of today

Subsidies are the target of new Egyptian minister of petroleum’s agenda, due to popular support; Israel gas subsidies are on the negotiation table but local subsidies are untouched

Intel Corporation acquired most of the assets of SySDSoft, a privately-held software company based in Cairo


Refinery and oil field workers demand wage rises and pension improvements

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