Markets Indian bond yields drop as US economic woes continue MUMBAI: Indian federal bond yields fell on Monday as weak US jobs data rekindled fears of the world's largest economy Published 05 Sep, 2011 08:05am
Markets Bund hits fresh record high on US, European concerns LONDON : German Bund futures hit a new record high on Monday and were expected to remain supported as worries over the w Published 05 Sep, 2011 08:01am
Markets Swiss franc up on renewed euro zone debt worries ZURICH : The Swiss franc rose against the euro and the dollar on Monday amid renewed safe-haven demand ahead of a potent Published 05 Sep, 2011 07:52am
Markets Turkish lira weaker, bonds flat before CPI data ISTANBUL : The Turkish lira weakened slightly on worries about faltering global economic growth and bond yields remained Published 05 Sep, 2011 07:43am
Markets South Africa rand begins week lower, could weaken more JOHANNESBURG: South Africa's rand started the week on the back foot against the dollar in early Monday trade, as the eur Published 05 Sep, 2011 07:29am
Business & Finance Belgacom CEO says KPN merger could make sense: Paper BRUSSELS : A merger of Belgium 's Belgacom with KPN Telecom of the Netherlands could make sense, although it is not c Published 05 Sep, 2011 07:25am
Markets Shanghai Gold Exchange ups margins for gold, silver SHANGHAI : The Shanghai Gold Exchange (SGE) will temporarily raise trade margins and daily trading limits for both its g Published 05 Sep, 2011 07:20am
Business & Finance Rio, Anglo to sell stakes in Palabora Mining LONDON : Rio Tinto and Anglo American said they plan to sell their stakes in Palabora Mining Co Ltd, South Africa 's Published 05 Sep, 2011 07:11am
Top News Vietnam ministry sees 2011 trade gap at $12bn: Media HANOI : Vietnam 's trade deficit this year will be $12 billion, the Ministry of Planning and Investment said, projectin Published 05 Sep, 2011 06:57am
Markets Singapore Stocks-Down by midday on US, Europe gloom; NOL sinks SINGAPORE : Singapore shares fell by midday on Monday, largely in line with regional markets, after data showed that Published 05 Sep, 2011 06:50am
Top News Honda to recall nearly 1mn Fit, other models TOKYO : Honda Motor Co said on Monday it would recall about 960,000 Fit subcompacts and other models globally to repair Published 05 Sep, 2011 06:32am
Business & Finance Sinopec faces investor backlash over CB issue: IFR HONG KONG: China Petroleum & Chemical Corp's (Sinopec) announcement last week of a plan to issue new convertible bonds ( Published 05 Sep, 2011 06:21am
Business & Finance Bankers plot course as sovereign debt clouds loom FRANKFURT : Top European bankers will gather in Frankfurt for a two-day conference on Monday to share insights on whet Published 05 Sep, 2011 06:14am
Markets Mauritius' Omnicane to build Kenya sugar factory: Report PORT LOUIS : Leading Mauritian sugar producer Omnicane is planning to develop a $180 million sugar factory in Kenya to Published 05 Sep, 2011 06:13am
Top News China needs to rebalance economy: World Bank Chief BEIJING : China needs to rebalance its economy by boosting consumption since the country cannot rely on exports and in Published 05 Sep, 2011 06:05am
World Mumbai runway reopens after jet pulled out of mud MUMBAI: Mumbai airport's main runway reopened for the first time in three days on Monday, after a Turkish Airlines jet s Published 05 Sep, 2011 05:52am
World South Korea to send flood aid to North Korea SEOUL: South Korea said Monday it would start sending flood relief aid to North Korea next week despite tense ties, afte Published 05 Sep, 2011 05:44am
Markets Metorex H1 profit up 155 pc, forecasts flat output JOHANNESBURG: South African miner Metorex, which is being taken over by Chinese metals group Jinchuan, reported a 155 pe Published 05 Sep, 2011 04:00am
Top News Pakistan committed to fight terrorism, ensure peace in region: Dr. Firdous BEIJING : Federal Information Minister Dr. Firdous Ashiq Awan has said that Pakistan is committed to fight terrorism and Published 04 Sep, 2011 09:33am
Top News Nine dead in ambush on bus: Syria state media DAMASCUS: Nine people including an officer were killed in an ambush on a bus carrying soldiers and workers in central Sy Published 04 Sep, 2011 09:20am