Business & Finance Troubles in China add to Lenovo's growth worries HONG KONG: The Chinese tech group's revenue fell 8 pct to $13 bln in the fourth quarter as demand for PCs and smartp Published 03 Feb, 2016 10:32am
Business & Finance ChemChina makes $43bn agreed bid for Switzerland's Syngenta BASEL: China's state-owned ChemChina will make an agreed $43 billion bid for Swiss seeds and pesticides group Syngen Published 03 Feb, 2016 10:03am
World South Korea to tell planes to avoid areas potentially affected by North's rocket launch SEOUL: South Korea's transport ministry said on Wednesday it would instruct airplanes to avoid flying in the areas t Published 03 Feb, 2016 09:57am
World Proposals on EU reform for Britain are fair, Juncker says BRUSSELS: The proposal on reforming Britain's relationship with the European Union is fair and must be supported by Published 03 Feb, 2016 09:53am
Markets Taiwan buys 41,300 tonnes wheat of US: origin in tender HAMBURG: The Taiwan Flour Millers' Association has purchased 41,300 tonnes of milling wheat to be sourced from the U Published 03 Feb, 2016 09:51am
Business & Finance UK's Clydesdale Bank rises more than 2pc in London debut LONDON: Shares in Clydesdale Bank Plc rose as much as 2.4 percent in early trading on Wednesday in their London debut, a Published 03 Feb, 2016 09:48am
World Norway's economy faces more risk as oil price tumbles-fin min OSLO: The Norwegian economy is becoming more vulnerable as the price of crude oil continues to fall, the country's f Published 03 Feb, 2016 09:46am
Markets Russia says ready to meet key OPEC members, old price regulation tools ‘no longer working’: RIA MOSCOW: Russia is ready to meet the main oil producers within the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPE Published 03 Feb, 2016 09:42am
Business & Finance Aramex targets 2-3 buys in 2016, incentives provision hit Q4 profit DUBAI: Dubai-based courier Aramex expects to purchase 2-3 firms in 2016, its chief executive said on Wednesday.It will t Published 03 Feb, 2016 09:39am
Business & Finance Azeri central bank sells $31mn on FX market on Weds to support manat BAKU: Azerbaijan's central bank said it had sold $31 million on the foreign exchange market on Wednesday to support Published 03 Feb, 2016 09:37am
Business & Finance Panasonic cuts full-year operating profit outlook on China slowdown TOKYO: Japanese electronics firm Panasonic Corp cut its full-year outlook for operating profit on Wednesday due to conce Published 03 Feb, 2016 09:33am
World Credits widen on further oil price slide HONG KONG: Asian credits widened on growing concerns over global economic prospects as oil names sold off amid tumbling Published 03 Feb, 2016 09:24am
Business & Finance French service sector activity grows slightly in January: PMI PARIS: French service sector activity returned to growth in January, albeit at a meagre pace as hotels and restaurants c Published 03 Feb, 2016 09:21am
Top News Lavrov: Russia won't stop Syria strikes until "terrorists" defeated MUSCAT: Russia will not stop its air strikes on Syria until armed groups, such as al Qaeda's wing there, are defeate Published 03 Feb, 2016 09:12am
Business & Finance SNB's Jordan says franc remains 'significantly overvalued,' ready to intervene GENEVA: Swiss National Bank Chairman Thomas Jordan said on Tuesday that the country's currency remains "significantl Published 02 Feb, 2016 12:35pm
Business & Finance Books soar past 5bn for debut EasyJet bond LONDON: UK budget airline EasyJet has attracted more than 5bn of demand for a 500m seven-year debut bond in a test of ap Published 02 Feb, 2016 12:31pm
Markets Oil slips towards $33 as hopes for production cut fade LONDON: Oil prices fell around 3 percent on Tuesday, dented by worries about the demand outlook and rising supply, while Published 02 Feb, 2016 12:25pm
Markets Egypt says three wheat cargoes rejected for ergot CAIRO: Egypt has rejected a total of three wheat import shipments due to the presence of grain fungus ergot, a spokesper Published 02 Feb, 2016 12:24pm
Business & Finance India central bank keeps rates on hold; says budget key to more easing MUMBAI: India's central bank kept its policy rate on hold at 6.75 percent on Tuesday, as widely expected, opting to Published 02 Feb, 2016 11:43am
Business & Finance Peugeot to recall 2,484 cars in Russia over electronics faults MOSCOW: PSA Peugeot Citroen will recall 2,484 Peugeot 4007 cars in Russia because of possible problems with their electr Published 02 Feb, 2016 10:31am