Japan Post Privatization Takes Fresh Hit – Wall Street Journal

Japan Post Privatization Takes Fresh HitWall Street JournalIn Japan, post offices have traditionally served as providers of financial services, gathering deposits and selling low-cost insurance products. This is particularly true in rural areas, where the post office is often the last establishment left in … More: continued here

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Post office savings may gain if bank rates decline – Livemint

Post office savings may gain if bank rates declineLivemint, IndiaNew Delhi: When the choppy stock markets turned consumers to safer fixed-income products last year, India's multiple post office saving schemes did not gain popularity as was anticipated. But financial planners say post office schemes may turn … More: continued here

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TCS, Wipro eye $200 mn BPO deal – Economic Times

TCS, Wipro eye $200 mn BPO dealEconomic Times, IndiaBANGALORE: India's top tech firms TCS and Wipro, apart from several multinational rivals, are preparing to bid for a $200-million outsourcing contract being considered by Britain's public postal service Royal Mail Group (RMG). … More: continued here

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Elburn may sell cop cars on eBay – Geneva Sun

Elburn may sell cop cars on eBayGeneva Sun, IL"We can always do that, but we're going to give the eBay idea a chance," Anderson said. He said the village likely would post a minimum bid for each item and would reserve the right to reject a sale for any reason. No …

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