World Russia won't allow to punish it for independent foreign policy: Lavrov MOSCOW: Russia will not allow the West to punish it for conducting an independent foreign policy, Russian Foreign Minist Published 26 Jan, 2016 08:17am
World Some in Syria process 'behave capriciously' by refusing to talk: Lavrov MOSCOW: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Tuesday that some participants of the Syria peace process had bee Published 26 Jan, 2016 08:12am
Business & Finance Siemens should be more open over succession planning LONDON: Shareholder advisor Hermes EOS said on Monday it wanted German industrial firm Siemens to be more open at the fi Published 25 Jan, 2016 10:38am
Business & Finance Eni CEO sees great damage to oil sector if low prices persist LONDON: The oil sector faces great damage if current low oil prices persist, Italian oil major ENI's chief executive Published 25 Jan, 2016 10:33am
Markets Taiwan to expand oil imports from Iran as sanctions gone SINGAPORE: Taiwan's refiners will increase crude imports from Iran this year, company spokesmen said on Monday, pavi Published 25 Jan, 2016 10:28am
Markets EU carbon price falls more than 6pc LONDON: The benchmark European Union carbon price extended last week's losses on Monday, falling more than 6 percent Published 25 Jan, 2016 10:20am
Business & Finance Azerbaijan will not impose 20 pct currency export tax on foreign investors BAKU: A 20 percent tax imposed on foreign currency exports from Azerbaijan will not apply to foreign investors, Azeri Fi Published 25 Jan, 2016 09:23am
Markets NY sugar may drop to 14.21 cents SINGAPORE: New York March sugar may drop to 14.21 cents per lb, as indicated by its wave pattern and a Fibonacci retrace Published 25 Jan, 2016 09:20am
Markets Sri Lankan rupee steady ahead of policy rate decision COLOMBO: The Sri Lankan rupee was steady on Monday ahead of the central bank's January policy rate decision as dolla Published 25 Jan, 2016 09:10am
Markets Gold gains on hopes of fewer Fed hikes amid shaky global economy MANILA: Gold edged higher on Monday, buoyed by expectations that the U.S. Federal Reserve may have fewer chances to rais Published 25 Jan, 2016 08:43am
Markets Vietnam index posts strongest intraday jump in nearly 4 years HANOI: Vietnam's VN Index jumped as much as 3.8 percent on Monday in its biggest intraday climb since March 2012, he Published 25 Jan, 2016 08:41am
World No reports of casualties, major damage after Spain earthquake MADRID: There were no immediate reports of any casualties or major damage across Spain's southern coast early on Mon Published 25 Jan, 2016 08:35am
World Global growth worries linger MADRID: For more clues as to how slumping oil prices and a faltering Chinese outlook could sway policymakers in the comi Published 25 Jan, 2016 08:28am
Markets Indonesia revises down 2016 soybean production target to 1.2mn JAKARTA: Indonesia revised its target for soybean production this year to 1.2 million tonnes, down from a previous targe Published 25 Jan, 2016 08:19am
Top News Kerry hopes for clarity on Syria talks within 24 to 48 hrs VIENTIANE: U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said he hoped for "clarity" within 24 to 48 hours on Syrian peace talks th Published 25 Jan, 2016 08:17am
Markets Saudi Aramco chief says not cutting oil and gas investment RIYADH: National oil giant Saudi Aramco is not reducing its new investment in oil and gas production capacity despite co Published 25 Jan, 2016 08:10am
Markets Factors to watch on Jan 25 ZURICH: The Swiss blue-chip SMI was seen opening 0.3 percent higher at 8,297.80 points on Monday, according to premarket Published 25 Jan, 2016 08:06am
Markets China stocks rise on rebounding oil, global share prices SHANGHAI: China stocks made steady gains Monday, helped by energy shares, as investors showed some optimism following a Published 25 Jan, 2016 08:01am
World French firms to invest $10bn in India NEW DELHI: French companies will invest $10 billion in India over the next five years, chiefly in the industrial sector, Published 25 Jan, 2016 07:59am
Business & Finance Singapore Dec core CPI edges up, MAS watching oil SINGAPORE: Singapore's central bank said on Monday it was keeping its 2016 inflation forecasts unchanged even after Published 25 Jan, 2016 07:55am