CNPC has offered to sell 30-33 percent in PetroKazakhstan to Kazakhstan's government if it drops objections to its $4.18 billion bid for the Canadian firm, two sources familiar with the deal said on Friday.
Britain's Guardian newspaper increased its circulation by 7.4 percent year-on-year in September thanks to a new smaller size, following similar gains by rival shrinking broadsheets.
The Swiss pharmaceutical group Roche reiterated Friday it was boosting production of its anti-flu drug in agreement with global health authorities while maintaining its grip on output.
Italy, a country which has quite often been struck by earthquakes and other natural disasters and as a result suffered heavy loss of life, property and damages to its cultural heritages, can well understand and feel the devastation and affliction that the
The Chinese economy is forecast to continue booming this year with 9.4 percent growth before a slide in exports cools things down more significantly in 2006, state media reported Friday.
Mounting expectations that Japan's easy money policy will soon end pushed the 10-year Japanese government bond yield to a one-year high on Friday. Super-long bonds - those with maturities over 10 years - benefited from buying demand in bargain hunting aft
Mounting expectations that Japan's easy money policy will soon end pushed the 10-year Japanese government bond yield to a one-year high on Friday. Super-long bonds - those with maturities over 10 years - benefited from buying demand in bargain hunting aft
LG Electronics Inc is expected to report on Tuesday its quarterly profit sank 28 percent from a year ago on lower mobile phone margins and flat screen prices, but jumped from the second quarter on recovering handset business.
LG Electronics Inc is expected to report on Tuesday its quarterly profit sank 28 percent from a year ago on lower mobile phone margins and flat screen prices, but jumped from the second quarter on recovering handset business.
Britain's Guardian newspaper increased its circulation by 7.4 percent year-on-year in September thanks to a new smaller size, following similar gains by rival shrinking broadsheets.
France has called a high-level EU meeting next week to vent its fears that Europe is offering too much on agriculture in order to secure a global trade deal, French officials said on Friday.
US consumer prices shot up an unexpectedly large 1.2 percent last month, the biggest gain in more than 25 years, as hurricanes Katrina and Rita led to the biggest energy-price surge on record, a government report showed on Friday.
Turkish medical staff on Friday tested nine people for possible bird flu a day after European health officials confirmed what many had long feared - the arrival of the deadly H5N1 strain on Europe's doorstep.
US-based semiconductor maker AMD said Friday it would enter a joint venture with an Indian firm to sell personal computers for the same cost as cellphones.
Italy's cabinet on Friday adopted a package of measures worth 1.9 billion euros ($2.3 billion) to hold this year's budget deficit within the targeted 4.3 percent of GDP, Economy Minister Giulio Tremonti said.
Samsung Electronics Co Ltd reported a 30 percent drop in quarterly profits on Friday on lower memory chip prices, but forecast a recovery on brisk demand for sleek flat screens and pricier mobile phones.
Samsung Electronics Co Ltd reported a 30 percent drop in quarterly profits on Friday on lower memory chip prices, but forecast a recovery on brisk demand for sleek flat screens and pricier mobile phones.
The board of airline Alitalia approved a new industrial plan on Friday and said it was seeking a loan of up to $485 million from a US bank to help it overcome high fuel costs.
Chicago Board of Trade rough rice futures rose to a four-month high on Thursday, supported by more technical buying, traders said. November rice closed 5-1/2 cents higher at $7.45 per hundredweight, with deferred up 7 to 8 cents.
US coffee futures sagged nearly 1 percent on Thursday after fund selling curbed this week's big gains which were fuelled by dry Brazilian weather and crop damage in hurricane-stricken Central America, market sources said.
Nigeria is now the top market for US wheat shipments and will import a record 3.9 million tonnes of wheat from all its suppliers in 2005/06, the US Agriculture Department said on Thursday.
US copper futures settled lower on Thursday, extending a decline from the prior session as funds sold the market following the recent rally that had prices setting new record highs in seven consecutive sessions, sources said.
Tokyo gold futures extended losses to a second day on Friday in a correction after recent sharp gains and in a reflection of falls in New York, but were well-supported by solid bargain-hunting.
US gold futures back-pedalled on Thursday to end down from a previous 18-year high, pressured by a second day of profit-taking by fund-type accounts in holiday-thinned trading, market sources said.
Gold prices held steady in Asia on Friday on light bargain-hunting, but trade was thin ahead of US inflation data that could set direction for the US dollar and bullion.
Britain's Premier Foods Plc said on Thursday it had agreed to sell its tea business, including its flagship Typhoo brand, to India's Apeejay Surrendra Group for 80 million pounds ($139.5 million) in cash.
China won support from Japan and Britain on Friday for its cautious approach to freeing up the yuan in the face of demands from Washington for a quicker rise in the currency to help ease global economic imbalances.
Copper prices ticked back up in Asian trade on Friday on Chinese buying, but were still down from a new all-time high hit this week, with additional gains seen limited, dealers said.
China's largest soya crusher, Juicing, is seeking foreign investors, joining a group of home crushers in the restructuring of an industry plagued with overcapacity, a senior company official said.
Raw sugar prices finished mixed on Thursday with speculative buying largely offset by trade sales as the market is seen consolidating given its recent surge to over 8-year highs, brokers said.
Soyabean futures at the Chicago Board of Trade closed mostly lower on Thursday after a choppy session, traders said. The lead contract November rose 6-1/2 cents per bushel on follow-through technical buying. But when the market failed to break through $5.
US cotton growers are facing growing competition in exports to China and could see market share shrink to less than 40 percent in 2005/06, the US Agriculture Department said on Thursday.
Indian soya futures rose slightly on Friday on trade talk of an increase in base import prices of palm and soya oils, while wheat rose on lower stocks and gold was steady.
Malaysia's palm oil futures ended mostly flat on Friday as players limited their exposure ahead of export data due next week, dealers said. The third-month December crude palm oil contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended unchanged at 1,453 ringgit a t
Kraft Foods Inc on Friday said it will cut about 600 salaried jobs as part of a plan to streamline its organisation. The jobs are part of a previously announced plan that will cut about 6,000 jobs, the maker of Oreo cookies and Kraft Cheese said.
Batting superstar Sachin Tendulkar on Friday returned to the India squad for this month's home one-day series against Sri Lanka after recovering from an elbow injury. Sri Lanka will play seven one-dayers, the first beginning at Nagpur on October 25.
The dollar took a breather on Friday after a brisk week-long rally on expectations of higher US interest rates that pushed it to two-year highs above the technically and psychologically crucial 115 yen level.
The dollar was broadly flat on Thursday, but not before rallying to fresh highs, including a two-year peak against the yen, on relief buying after a report showed the latest US trade deficit had not widened as much as feared.
The Hong Kong dollar was slightly firmer against the US dollar on Friday, while interbank rates retreated from recent highs as demand for IPO-related funds dwindled. "The USD/HKD spot rate moved in a narrow range with some corporate demand for Hong Kong d
Asian currencies were a touch firmer on Friday as this week's strong rise in the dollar came to a halt ahead of US economic numbers later in the session.
Briny Baird scorched the TPC at Summerlin on Thursday with a course record-equalling 10-under 62, while Ryan Palmer posted a 62 at the TPC at The Canyons in the first round of the Michelin Championship.
Defending champion Feliciano Lopez had a scare before reaching the quarter-finals in defence of the only title of his career so far in the BA-CA Trophy.
Matthew Hayden's restrained approach to batting continued to pay dividends as the big Australian opening batsman chiselled out his second consecutive Test century against the World XI here on Friday.
Cricket Australia (CA) said on Friday it had re-appointed John Buchanan as Australian team coach to a new contract through to after the 2007 World Cup in the West Indies.
The Swiss franc gained against the dollar in early European trade on Friday, as the greenback edged lower against major currencies following a week of gains on expectations for higher US interest rates.
Rahul Dravid said on Friday he was "honoured and privileged" to be named India's new cricket captain, ending Sourav Ganguly's five-year reign as the country's most successful skipper.
Matthew Hayden defied attempts to pension him out of the Australian Test team with a fighting century to lead his country into a strong position after the opening day of the six-day Super Test against the World XI here on Friday.
The European parliament on Friday called for an end to harrassment of opposition groups in Ethiopia and warned of possible aid cuts to the impoverished Horn of Africa nation if it did not stop.
Viewing and discussing art not only soothes the soul, it also helps cure ills like high blood pressure and constipation, a Swedish researcher said on Friday.
Dutch authorities arrested seven new suspected members of the Hofstad group terrorist cell on Friday and eliminated "an acute threat" to several politicians and the intelligence services, Interior Minister Johan Remkes said.
A Croatian journalist pleaded not guilty to contempt of court before a United Nations war crimes tribunal in The Hague on Friday, having previously defied an order to travel to the Netherlands to face the charge.
New Orleans' fabled streetcars may not be as high on the hurricane repair list as levees or sewers but officials say the city's recovery would not be complete without the quaint, clattering cars.
His name is Craig, Daniel Craig. The English actor was named as the next James Bond on Friday, ending months of speculation over who would take over from Pierce Brosnan on Her Majesty's secret service.
Indonesian share prices closed 0.57 percent higher Friday on a rebound led by index heavyweights Astra International and Telkom after the rupiah strengthened against the US dollar, dealers said.
US group Hilton Hotels Corp is in talks to buy the hotels of its UK namesake, the companies announced on Friday, a deal which would reunite the Hilton brand after more than 40 years and could be worth 3.6 billion pounds ($6.3 billion), an industry source
US group Hilton Hotels Corp is in talks to buy the hotels of its UK namesake, the companies announced on Friday, a deal which would reunite the Hilton brand after more than 40 years and could be worth 3.6 billion pounds ($6.3 billion), an industry source
General Electric Co on Friday said third-quarter profit rose 15 percent, boosted by rebounding earnings at its energy business and strong demand for jet engines, although revenue fell at media arm NBC Universal.
General Electric Co on Friday said third-quarter profit rose 15 percent, boosted by rebounding earnings at its energy business and strong demand for jet engines, although revenue fell at media arm NBC Universal.
US President George W. Bush trusts the US Federal Reserve to handle any inflation worries, his spokesman said Friday after US consumer inflation rose in September at their fastest clip in 25 years.
Philippines share prices closed little changed Friday as profit-taking in market leader Philippine Long Distance Telephone (PLDT) offset gains in other stocks, dealers said. The market moved without any clear direction in the absence of fresh leads and be
Hong Kong shares ended over 100 points, or almost one percent, lower on Friday with many investors sidelined ahead of the release of US inflation data due later in the day, expected to raise the likelihood of another rise in interest rates.
The Nasdaq Composite Index rose on Thursday after sharp gains in Apple Computer Inc, while blue chip stocks ended marginally lower as sliding crude oil prices hit the energy sector.
Hours before a crucial referendum on a new constitution, voters in western Iraq, where many are expected to say "No", were asking themselves a troubling question: where are the polling stations?
US Treasury debt prices slipped on Thursday, sending benchmark yields to fresh six-month highs as fears of higher interest rates superseded a well-received auction of inflation-protected securities.
US Treasury debt prices slipped on Thursday, sending benchmark yields to fresh six-month highs as fears of higher interest rates superseded a well-received auction of inflation-protected securities.
Seoul shares fell on Friday for a third consecutive session, led by stocks that gained sharply this year such as Shinpan Financial Group, as investors worried a recent record-setting rally may have pushed prices too high.
Taiwan stocks rose 0.15 percent on Friday as financial shares led a rebound from a two-week low, while investors took advantage of fresh gains on Wall Street to pocket profits from tech issues like UMC.
Japan's Nikkei share average fell 0.21 percent on Friday, booking its third straight loss as selling of banks and other stocks seen as overpriced offset gains by warehouse firms such as Mitsubishi Logistics Corp.
Singapore share prices closed 0.75 percent down Friday on profit-taking in property and marine-related stocks, dealers said. The Straits Times index dropped 17.46 points to 2,303.24.
Chinese share prices closed 1.14 percent lower Friday in a continued correction, with textile stocks struggling after China and the US failed to reach a deal on export limits in their latest talks, dealers said.
China's yuan eased versus the dollar on Friday as the US currency took a breather after a week-long rally on global markets, but the yuan closed stronger than 8.0900 per dollar amid good dollar supply domestically.
The Jamaat-i-Islami Pakistan has chalked out short-term and long-term plans for extending relief to earthquake victims, and also speeded up its relief activities in the quake-hit areas.
Wapda Chairman Tariq Hamid visited Muzaffarabad, Rawla Kot and Bagh on Friday to personally inspect the restoration work of power supply system being undertaken by Wapda engineers and staff.
The NWFP government has opened with immediate effect a fund to be known as "Chief Minister Earthquake Fund NWFP 2005". The fund will be set up under G Liabilities, G-12 Special Deposit Funds, G-121 Relief Funds, G-12131-Chief Minister Earthquake Fund NWFP
Co-ordination Committee of the Earthquake Disaster Relief Operations has decided to establish proper co-ordination among federal and provincial agencies and army to streamline the relief activities in the quake-hit areas of NWFP.
An earthquake of moderate intensity was recorded by the Seismological Network of Pakistan Meteorological Department on Friday in various parts of Hazara division and Islamabad.
Yields on the BMA-PGBI were stable and its value increased by 0.02% to close at 98.9196. The yields to maturities were stable across the length of yield curve. This stability in yields coupled with interest rate return, led to the increase in value of the
Hundreds of displaced Kashmiris from quake-hit areas occupied about 150 vacant government flats in G-6-1 near Aabpara on Thursday night. According to sources, these flats were built by a private party on government land to be allotted to government servan
Yields on the BMA-PGBI were stable and its value increased by 0.02% to close at 98.9196. The yields to maturities were stable across the length of yield curve. This stability in yields coupled with interest rate return, led to the increase in value of the
The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) will start data entry of income tax returns for the "tax year 2005" after Eid-ul-Fitr at the Centralised Data Entry Centre in Islamabad.
Yields on the BMA-PGBI were stable and its value increased by 0.02% to close at 98.9196. The yields to maturities were stable across the length of yield curve. This stability in yields coupled with interest rate return, led to the increase in value of the
The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) for the week ended on October 6 for the lowest income group up to Rs 3,000 has registered 0.71 percent increase over the previous week.
NWFP Senior Minister and Provincial Amir of Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) Sirajul Haq has asked the volunteers to perform their duty of serving and helping the earthquake victims till last results with religious and national zeal.
Mushtaq A. Memon, a veteran journalist and former staffer of daily Dawn, died here on Friday evening. He was 64. The deceased quit his newspaper job five months ago and was bedridden for the last four months as he was suffering from lung cancer, family so
The First Habib Modaraba (FHM) posted Rs 101.774 million profit for the year ended on June 30, 2005, which is the highest in the history of the Modaraba.
The First Habib Modaraba (FHM) posted Rs 101.774 million profit for the year ended on June 30, 2005, which is the highest in the history of the Modaraba.
The Union Bank has earned an after-tax profit of Rs 1.25 billion in nine months ended on September 30 as compared to Rs 597 million in the corresponding period of the last year, registering a growth of 109 percent.