International Economic Events in August 2000

DaimlerChrysler and Mitsubishi seal partnership deal giving the former 34 per cent share in the latter.

Microsoft launches e-book software

Nokia buys U.S. telecom firm, DiscoveryCom for $ 220 million to strengthen services.

U.S. court throws out new wiretapping rules; determines that the Federal Communications Commission failed to adequately take into account consumer privacy concerns.

Former U.S Presidential candidate Mr. Ross Perot steps down as CEO of Perot Systems Corp.