New force in Swiss lending business PostFinance to cooperate with Valiant
As of autumn 2009, PostFinance and Valiant will be working together in the lending business.
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Itella to review the effects of the implementation and funding of a universal service in the future
Itella will begin reviewing how the funding models of future universal service would affect the organisation of the Group’s domestic functions.
Read MoreLa Poste H1 profits slump due to mail volume decline
La Poste’s operating profit declined by 34% to €453 million from January-June 2009 (which was 37% lower on a comparable basis).
Read MoreAustralia Post expands into insurance market
Australia Post announced it will enter the insurance sector by offering competitively-priced car insurance online and via the phone. Travel and home and contents insurance will also be on offer in the coming months.
Read MorePoczta Polska becomes Post Poland SA
Polish Post (Poczta Polska) became a sole joint-stock company called Post Poland SA, with the Polish Treasury as the sole shareholder.
Read MoreH1 2009: De Post-La Poste limits damage of the crisis
The economic crisis has had a clear impact on De Post-La Poste’s results in the first six months of 2009, but operating costs have been reduced further to limit the damage.
Read MoreRoyal Mail joins the iPhone applications trend
Royal Mail Postage for iPhone and iPod touch claims to help users discover the correct postage before a post office visit.
Read MoreDHL launches direct LCL services from Vietnam to Germany, Italy and US
DHL has launched direct LCL services connecting Ho Chi Minh City to Hamburg, Genoa and Los Angeles, Eye for Transport reports.
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