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Print - 2015-04-26
Automotive vendors: FBR opposes registration with AEDB

Automotive vendors: FBR opposes registration with AEDB

Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has reportedly opposed registration of automotive vendors with Engineering Development Board (AEDB), saying the organisation does not have the requisite manpower to regulate the entire vendor industry, sources close to CEO E
Published 26 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Croatians with Swiss franc loans protest ''debt slavery''

Croatians with Swiss franc loans protest ''debt slavery''

Thousands of Croatians with loans denominated in Swiss francs took to the streets of Zagreb Sunday to protest the increased debt burden caused by a surge in the Swiss currency. The police estimated that up to 10,000 people took part in the protest by demo
Published 26 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Croatians with Swiss franc loans protest 'debt slavery'

Croatians with Swiss franc loans protest 'debt slavery'

Thousands of Croatians with loans denominated in Swiss francs took to the streets of Zagreb Sunday to protest the increased debt burden caused by a surge in the Swiss currency. The police estimated that up to 10,000 people took part in the protest by demo
Published 26 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Croatians with Swiss franc loans protest 'debt slavery'

Croatians with Swiss franc loans protest 'debt slavery'

Thousands of Croatians with loans denominated in Swiss francs took to the streets of Zagreb Sunday to protest the increased debt burden caused by a surge in the Swiss currency. The police estimated that up to 10,000 people took part in the protest by demo
Published 26 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Four militants killed in air strikes

Four militants killed in air strikes

As many as four militants were killed when jet fighters pounded at Tirah Valley here in Khyber Agency on Saturday. According to reports, fighter jets of Pakistan Air Force (PAF) bombarded the hideouts of militants in the tribal region due to which four te
Published 26 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Four militants killed in air strikes

Four militants killed in air strikes

As many as four militants were killed when jet fighters pounded at Tirah Valley here in Khyber Agency on Saturday. According to reports, fighter jets of Pakistan Air Force (PAF) bombarded the hideouts of militants in the tribal region due to which four te
Published 26 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Hollande warns Indonesia of 'consequences' if Frenchman executed

Hollande warns Indonesia of 'consequences' if Frenchman executed

French President Francois Hollande warned Saturday that Indonesia faced diplomatic consequences" if it pushes ahead with the planned execution of Frenchman Serge Atlaoui over drug trafficking offences. If he is executed, there will be consequences with Fr
Published 26 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Hollande warns Indonesia of 'consequences' if Frenchman executed

Hollande warns Indonesia of 'consequences' if Frenchman executed

French President Francois Hollande warned Saturday that Indonesia faced diplomatic consequences" if it pushes ahead with the planned execution of Frenchman Serge Atlaoui over drug trafficking offences. If he is executed, there will be consequences with Fr
Published 26 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Boko Haram retakes NE town from Nigerian army

Boko Haram retakes NE town from Nigerian army

Suspected Boko Haram insurgents have forced hundreds of soldiers to flee Marte,a border town along the shores of the Lake Chad,a local official and witnesses said Friday. The terrorists,numbering over 2,000,appeared from various directions on Thursday and
Published 26 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Boko Haram retakes NE town from Nigerian army

Boko Haram retakes NE town from Nigerian army

Suspected Boko Haram insurgents have forced hundreds of soldiers to flee Marte,a border town along the shores of the Lake Chad,a local official and witnesses said Friday. The terrorists,numbering over 2,000,appeared from various directions on Thursday and
Published 26 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Party polls matter: Imran again dissolves tribunal

Party polls matter: Imran again dissolves tribunal

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan on Saturday directed dissolution of the tribunal probing irregularities in the inter-party elections for the second time. The PTI chairman did not appear before the tribunal repeatedly after two summons.
Published 26 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Party polls matter: Imran again dissolves tribunal

Party polls matter: Imran again dissolves tribunal

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan on Saturday directed dissolution of the tribunal probing irregularities in the inter-party elections for the second time. The PTI chairman did not appear before the tribunal repeatedly after two summons.
Published 26 Apr, 2015 12:00am
No tax recovery till disposal of appeal: ATIR

No tax recovery till disposal of appeal: ATIR

The Appellate Tribunal Inland Revenue (ATIR) Lahore, while directing the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to detach the bank accounts of a registered company, declared that the tax recovery in any form should not be made till disposal of appeal by an indepe
Published 26 Apr, 2015 12:00am
No tax recovery till disposal of appeal: ATIR

No tax recovery till disposal of appeal: ATIR

The Appellate Tribunal Inland Revenue (ATIR) Lahore, while directing the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to detach the bank accounts of a registered company, declared that the tax recovery in any form should not be made till disposal of appeal by an indepe
Published 26 Apr, 2015 12:00am
No tax recovery till disposal of appeal: ATIR

No tax recovery till disposal of appeal: ATIR

The Appellate Tribunal Inland Revenue (ATIR) Lahore, while directing the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to detach the bank accounts of a registered company, declared that the tax recovery in any form should not be made till disposal of appeal by an indepe
Published 26 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Membership of Fehmida, son may be suspended

Membership of Fehmida, son may be suspended

Senior leadership of Pakistan People's Party (PPP) is likely to suspend the party membership of Dr Fehmida Mirza and her son Hasnain Mirza with resignations from the assemblies, it is learnt. According to sources, senior party members held a meeting with
Published 26 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Membership of Fehmida, son may be suspended

Membership of Fehmida, son may be suspended

Senior leadership of Pakistan People's Party (PPP) is likely to suspend the party membership of Dr Fehmida Mirza and her son Hasnain Mirza with resignations from the assemblies, it is learnt. According to sources, senior party members held a meeting with
Published 26 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Queen leads Commonwealth Gallipoli tributes

Queen leads Commonwealth Gallipoli tributes

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II on Saturday marked the centenary of the Battle of Gallipoli by leading a two-minute's silence at London's Cenotaph war memorial, honouring the thousands killed during the ill-fated campaign. The Queen was joined by husband Pri
Published 26 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Queen leads Commonwealth Gallipoli tributes

Queen leads Commonwealth Gallipoli tributes

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II on Saturday marked the centenary of the Battle of Gallipoli by leading a two-minute's silence at London's Cenotaph war memorial, honouring the thousands killed during the ill-fated campaign. The Queen was joined by husband Pri
Published 26 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Thousands remember Anzac heroism on Gallipoli centenary

Thousands remember Anzac heroism on Gallipoli centenary

Thousands of Australians and New Zealanders on Saturday thronged the beaches of Turkey's Gallipoli peninsula to remember the heroism and sacrifice of their forefathers in the World War I campaign against the Ottoman Empire 100 years ago. Troops from the A
Published 26 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Thousands remember Anzac heroism on Gallipoli centenary

Thousands remember Anzac heroism on Gallipoli centenary

Thousands of Australians and New Zealanders on Saturday thronged the beaches of Turkey's Gallipoli peninsula to remember the heroism and sacrifice of their forefathers in the World War I campaign against the Ottoman Empire 100 years ago. Troops from the A
Published 26 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Vote rigging: PTI unable to provide plausible evidence: PML-N

Vote rigging: PTI unable to provide plausible evidence: PML-N

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Saturday said that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) was unable to provide any plausible evidence to the General Election Inquiry Commission (GEIC), as it failed to quantify the effect of the alleged irregularities on the
Published 26 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Vote rigging: PTI unable to provide plausible evidence: PML-N

Vote rigging: PTI unable to provide plausible evidence: PML-N

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Saturday said that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) was unable to provide any plausible evidence to the General Election Inquiry Commission (GEIC), as it failed to quantify the effect of the alleged irregularities on the
Published 26 Apr, 2015 12:00am
PM calls Nepalese PM: Pakistani nationals in Nepal are safe: FO

PM calls Nepalese PM: Pakistani nationals in Nepal are safe: FO

The Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif spoke to the Prime Minister of Nepal Sushil Koirala from London and extended his deep condolences on the massive earthquake that struck Nepal Saturday morning resulting in extensive loss of life and property. On PM's direct
Published 26 Apr, 2015 12:00am
PM calls Nepalese PM: Pakistani nationals in Nepal are safe: FO

PM calls Nepalese PM: Pakistani nationals in Nepal are safe: FO

The Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif spoke to the Prime Minister of Nepal Sushil Koirala from London and extended his deep condolences on the massive earthquake that struck Nepal Saturday morning resulting in extensive loss of life and property. On PM's direct
Published 26 Apr, 2015 12:00am
OIC to hold FMs moot on crisis

OIC to hold FMs moot on crisis

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) is planning to hold an extraordinary meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the member states in view of the critical developments on the security and humanitarian fronts in Yemen. The meeting will be
Published 26 Apr, 2015 12:00am
OIC to hold FMs moot on crisis

OIC to hold FMs moot on crisis

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) is planning to hold an extraordinary meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the member states in view of the critical developments on the security and humanitarian fronts in Yemen. The meeting will be
Published 26 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Clashes rage in Yemen as calls for peace talks grow

Clashes rage in Yemen as calls for peace talks grow

Fierce fighting raged Saturday in south Yemen between Iran-backed rebels and loyalists of exiled President Abedrabbo Mansour Hadi, as pressure mounted for the warring factions to hold political talks. The Huthi rebels, who have overrun large parts of the
Published 26 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Clashes rage in Yemen as calls for peace talks grow

Clashes rage in Yemen as calls for peace talks grow

Fierce fighting raged Saturday in south Yemen between Iran-backed rebels and loyalists of exiled President Abedrabbo Mansour Hadi, as pressure mounted for the warring factions to hold political talks. The Huthi rebels, who have overrun large parts of the
Published 26 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Qaeda, allies take key regime holdout in northwest Syria

Qaeda, allies take key regime holdout in northwest Syria

Al Qaeda's Syrian affiliate and its allies seized the last major government-held city in Idlib province on Saturday, in a blow that could expose the regime's coastal heartland to rebel attack. The capture of Jisr al-Shughur in the northwestern province co
Published 26 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Qaeda, allies take key regime holdout in northwest Syria

Qaeda, allies take key regime holdout in northwest Syria

Al Qaeda's Syrian affiliate and its allies seized the last major government-held city in Idlib province on Saturday, in a blow that could expose the regime's coastal heartland to rebel attack. The capture of Jisr al-Shughur in the northwestern province co
Published 26 Apr, 2015 12:00am
EU ministers back tax avoidance clampdown

EU ministers back tax avoidance clampdown

European finance ministers on Saturday backed efforts to fight rampant tax avoidance by multinationals in the wake of the LuxLeaks scandal, but European Union members face tough negotiations to work out the details. Under a new plan the bloc''s 28 countri
Published 26 Apr, 2015 12:00am
EU ministers back tax avoidance clampdown

EU ministers back tax avoidance clampdown

European finance ministers on Saturday backed efforts to fight rampant tax avoidance by multinationals in the wake of the LuxLeaks scandal, but European Union members face tough negotiations to work out the details. Under a new plan the bloc's 28 countrie
Published 26 Apr, 2015 12:00am
EU ministers back tax avoidance clampdown

EU ministers back tax avoidance clampdown

European finance ministers on Saturday backed efforts to fight rampant tax avoidance by multinationals in the wake of the LuxLeaks scandal, but European Union members face tough negotiations to work out the details. Under a new plan the bloc's 28 countrie
Published 26 Apr, 2015 12:00am
FBR delineates contours of Fiscal Year 2016 revenue

FBR delineates contours of Fiscal Year 2016 revenue

The budget preparation exercise (2015-16) kicked off here at the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) with specific focus on measures meant for providing major relief to the general public during the next fiscal year. Sources told Business Recorder here
Published 26 Apr, 2015 12:00am
FBR delineates contours of Fiscal Year 2016 revenue

FBR delineates contours of Fiscal Year 2016 revenue

The budget preparation exercise (2015-16) kicked off here at the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) with specific focus on measures meant for providing major relief to the general public during the next fiscal year. Sources told Business Recorder here
Published 26 Apr, 2015 12:00am
FBR delineates contours of Fiscal Year 2016 revenue

FBR delineates contours of Fiscal Year 2016 revenue

The budget preparation exercise (2015-16) kicked off here at the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) with specific focus on measures meant for providing major relief to the general public during the next fiscal year. Sources told Business Recorder here
Published 26 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Greek parliament okays controversial cash reserve transfer

Greek parliament okays controversial cash reserve transfer

Greece''s parliament on Friday adopted a controversial decree ordering all public institutions to hand over their cash reserves to the central bank to help Athens meet its financial obligations. The decree was adopted by the ruling Syriza party and its ju
Published 26 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Greek parliament okays controversial cash reserve transfer

Greek parliament okays controversial cash reserve transfer

Greece's parliament on Friday adopted a controversial decree ordering all public institutions to hand over their cash reserves to the central bank to help Athens meet its financial obligations. The decree was adopted by the ruling Syriza party and its jun
Published 26 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Greek parliament okays controversial cash reserve transfer

Greek parliament okays controversial cash reserve transfer

Greece's parliament on Friday adopted a controversial decree ordering all public institutions to hand over their cash reserves to the central bank to help Athens meet its financial obligations. The decree was adopted by the ruling Syriza party and its jun
Published 26 Apr, 2015 12:00am
PAOs given directives: Budget likely in first week of June

PAOs given directives: Budget likely in first week of June

Finance Minister Ishaq Dar Saturday issued instructions for completing all preparations for Budget 2015-16, which is likely to be presented in the National Assembly in the first week of June 2015. The minister was given a detailed briefing on budget prepa
Published 26 Apr, 2015 12:00am
PAOs given directives: Budget likely in first week of June

PAOs given directives: Budget likely in first week of June

Finance Minister Ishaq Dar Saturday issued instructions for completing all preparations for Budget 2015-16, which is likely to be presented in the National Assembly in the first week of June 2015. The minister was given a detailed briefing on budget prepa
Published 26 Apr, 2015 12:00am
PAOs given directives: Budget likely in first week of June

PAOs given directives: Budget likely in first week of June

Finance Minister Ishaq Dar Saturday issued instructions for completing all preparations for Budget 2015-16, which is likely to be presented in the National Assembly in the first week of June 2015. The minister was given a detailed briefing on budget prepa
Published 26 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Economic corridor: all parties to be taken into confidence: Dar

Economic corridor: all parties to be taken into confidence: Dar

Finance Minister Ishaq Dar has said that all political parties would be taken into confidence over China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) on the return of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif from his visit abroad Speaking at a news conference along with Secretar
Published 26 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Economic corridor: all parties to be taken into confidence: Dar

Economic corridor: all parties to be taken into confidence: Dar

Finance Minister Ishaq Dar has said that all political parties would be taken into confidence over China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) on the return of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif from his visit abroad Speaking at a news conference along with Secretar
Published 26 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Economic corridor: all parties to be taken into confidence: Dar

Economic corridor: all parties to be taken into confidence: Dar

Finance Minister Ishaq Dar has said that all political parties would be taken into confidence over China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) on the return of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif from his visit abroad Speaking at a news conference along with Secretar
Published 26 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Nawaz, Cameron discuss regional situation

Nawaz, Cameron discuss regional situation

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and his British counterpart David Cameron have expressed confidence that bilateral ties between the two countries would see further enhancement especially in the area of trade and economy. Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif met Prime
Published 26 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Nawaz, Cameron discuss regional situation

Nawaz, Cameron discuss regional situation

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and his British counterpart David Cameron have expressed confidence that bilateral ties between the two countries would see further enhancement especially in the area of trade and economy. Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif met Prime
Published 26 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Rawalpindi, Chaklala: PML-N inflicts humiliating defeat on PTI

Rawalpindi, Chaklala: PML-N inflicts humiliating defeat on PTI

The ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) on Saturday inflicted a humiliating defeat on Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) in local bodies' elections held on Saturday in two cantonment boards - Rawalpindi and Chaklala - as the party clinched 19 out of t
Published 26 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Rawalpindi, Chaklala: PML-N inflicts humiliating defeat on PTI

Rawalpindi, Chaklala: PML-N inflicts humiliating defeat on PTI

The ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) on Saturday inflicted a humiliating defeat on Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) in local bodies' elections held on Saturday in two cantonment boards - Rawalpindi and Chaklala - as the party clinched 19 out of t
Published 26 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Over 1,200 killed in Nepal quake, deadly avalanche on Everest

Over 1,200 killed in Nepal quake, deadly avalanche on Everest

A massive earthquake killed more than 1,200 people Saturday as it tore through large parts of Nepal, toppling office blocks and towers in Kathmandu and triggering a deadly avalanche at Everest base camp. Officials said at least 1,170 people are known to h
Published 26 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Over 1,200 killed in Nepal quake, deadly avalanche on Everest

Over 1,200 killed in Nepal quake, deadly avalanche on Everest

A massive earthquake killed more than 1,200 people Saturday as it tore through large parts of Nepal, toppling office blocks and towers in Kathmandu and triggering a deadly avalanche at Everest base camp. Officials said at least 1,170 people are known to h
Published 26 Apr, 2015 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Saturday (April 25, 2015) and the forecast for Sunday (April 26, 2015).

Published 26 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Saturday (April 25, 2015).

Published 26 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Saturday (April 25, 2015).

Published 26 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday (April 25, 2015).

Published 26 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Saturday (April 25, 2015)

Published 26 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (April 25, 2015).

Published 26 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Grain market rates

Grain market rates

Karachi grain market rates in rupees on Saturday (April 25, 2015).

Published 26 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Automart: car prices in Karachi

Automart: car prices in Karachi

The prices of different makes and models of cars prevailing in Karachi in the week ended Saturday (April 25, 2015).

Published 26 Apr, 2015 12:00am
World Shipping Schedule

World Shipping Schedule

Karachi Port's world-wide shipping schedule beginning Saturday (April 25, 2015).

Published 26 Apr, 2015 12:00am
World Shipping Schedule

World Shipping Schedule

Karachi Port's world-wide shipping schedule beginning Saturday (April 25, 2015).

Published 26 Apr, 2015 12:00am
THE RUPEE: little gains

THE RUPEE: little gains

Slight recovery was seen on the money market at the week-end as the rupee managed to gain modestly versus the dollar in the process of trading, dealers said. The rupee posted fresh gain of five-paisa in relation to the dollar for buying and selling at Rs
Published 26 Apr, 2015 12:00am
THE RUPEE: little gains

THE RUPEE: little gains

Slight recovery was seen on the money market at the week-end as the rupee managed to gain modestly versus the dollar in the process of trading, dealers said. The rupee posted fresh gain of five-paisa in relation to the dollar for buying and selling at Rs
Published 26 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Member to Member

Member to Member

The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Saturday (April 25, 2015).

Published 26 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Canadian canola futures higher

Canadian canola futures higher

ICE Canadian canola futures closed higher on Friday, led by technical buying in the spot May contract and weakness in the Canadian dollar. May canola settled up $4.10 at $449.40 per tonne, near chart resistance at its 100-day moving average. July settled
Published 26 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Indian oilseeds futures up on concerns over crop damage

Indian oilseeds futures up on concerns over crop damage

Indian soyabean and rapeseed futures ended up on Friday on concerns over crop damage and inferior quality supplies due to unseasonal rains. Unseasonal storms have badly damaged the winter crop in large parts of the fertile northern plains. The June soyabe
Published 26 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Indonesia's 2015 coal output may slide 24 percent

Indonesia's 2015 coal output may slide 24 percent

Coal production in Indonesia, the world's top exporter of seaborne thermal coal, could drop by up to 24 percent this year as producers stop ramping up output and concentrate on business stability, the country's main coal association said. A global oversup
Published 26 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Oil cake market rates

Oil cake market rates

Mixed patterns were seen on the forward cottonseed oilcake market on Saturday in the process of trading, dealers said. The May vaida closed at Rs 1749.40 on Thursday and it commenced with 40 paisa rise at Rs 1749.80 in the morning session, they said. The
Published 26 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Cotton market: Cautious selling by ginners amid short supply

Cotton market: Cautious selling by ginners amid short supply

Trading activity came down modestly on the cotton market on Saturday as the ginners indulged in cautious selling due to diminishing stock of lint cotton with them, dealers said. The official spot rate was unchanged at Rs 5300, dealers said. Over 2,000 bal
Published 26 Apr, 2015 12:00am
CBOT wheat futures fall

CBOT wheat futures fall

Chicago Board of Trade wheat futures fell to six-week lows on Friday while K.C. hard wheat futures hit their lowest in nearly five years on technical selling and amid ample world supplies, traders said. MGEX spring wheat futures followed the weaker trend
Published 26 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Asian naphtha crack down

Asian naphtha crack down

Asia's naphtha crack slipped to $96.85 a tonne on Friday in reflection of possible ample supplies in first-half June as western barrels were still being fixed for Asia arrival. Traders' keen focus on supplies from the West including Europe and the Mediter
Published 26 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Moong prices sharply down on grain market

Moong prices sharply down on grain market

Moong prices fell sharply on the wholesale grain market on Saturday but on the other hand, the rates of Gur posted fresh gain due to strong demand from buyers, dealers said. On the cereals side, Moong Punjab drifted lower by Rs 500 to Rs 11750, in sympath
Published 26 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Palm oil prices mixed on European vegoils market

Palm oil prices mixed on European vegoils market

Prices for palm oil products in Europe were mixed at the close on Wednesday, retreating from two-week highs due to the strength of the Malaysian currency and bearish sentiment in the soyabean complex. Crude palm oil initially extended gains to a new two-w
Published 26 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Cheaper Indonesian beans hurt Vietnamese coffee sales

Cheaper Indonesian beans hurt Vietnamese coffee sales

Vietnamese coffee growers have started selling in the domestic market after hoarding since late February, but foreign firms are buying less as they wait for cheaper beans from rival robusta producer Indonesia, traders said on Thursday. The main 2015 coffe
Published 26 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Vietnam's April coffee exports fall

Vietnam's April coffee exports fall

Vietnam, the world's top robusta coffee producer, will export an estimated 120,000 tonnes, or 2 million bags, of the commodity this month, down 40.4 percent from a year ago, the government said on Friday, in line with the latest market expectations. The A
Published 26 Apr, 2015 12:00am
US Midwest corn, soya bids hold steady

US Midwest corn, soya bids hold steady

Spot basis bids for corn and soyabeans held steady at processors and elevators around the US Midwest on Friday. Grain dealers reported scant farmer interest in selling as cash prices were well below target prices. Weakness in futures markets on Friday fur
Published 26 Apr, 2015 12:00am
US Plains HRW wheat bids steady

US Plains HRW wheat bids steady

Cash basis bids for hard red winter wheat held steady across the southern US Plains on Friday, supported by slow country movement, grain dealers said. K.C. hard red winter wheat futures fell on Friday, flirting with five-year lows and chilling selling int
Published 26 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Ukraine's spring grain sowing 34 percent complete

Ukraine's spring grain sowing 34 percent complete

Ukrainian farmers had sown 2.4 million hectares of spring grain for 2015 harvest as of April 22, or 34 percent of the initial sowing area, the agriculture ministry said on Wednesday. The acreage includes 1.5 million hectares of spring barley, 139,000 hect
Published 26 Apr, 2015 12:00am
US natural gas futures unchanged on steady, mild weather

US natural gas futures unchanged on steady, mild weather

US natural gas futures ended flat on Friday on forecasts for steady, near-normal temperatures over the next two weeks. Front-month gas futures on the New York Mercantile Exchange remained unchanged at $2.531 per million British thermal units. Some of the
Published 26 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Thailand, Vietnam rice prices fall on thin demand

Thailand, Vietnam rice prices fall on thin demand

The price of rice in world No.2 exporter Thailand fell to a 10-month low of $390 a tonne on Wednesday on thin demand, while prices in rival Vietnam dipped to their lowest in 10 weeks after its top buyer China halted border purchases, traders said. The Tha
Published 26 Apr, 2015 12:00am
European wheat prices higher on strong exports

European wheat prices higher on strong exports

European wheat prices edged higher on Thursday, supported by healthy EU export volumes, a bounce in Chicago and caution about crops entering the crucial spring growth period. The May milling wheat, the benchmark on Euronext's main No. 2 wheat contract, cl
Published 26 Apr, 2015 12:00am
US FOB Gulf soyabean premiums mostly steady

US FOB Gulf soyabean premiums mostly steady

Export premiums for old-crop soyabeans shipped from the US Gulf Coast held mostly steady on Friday on seasonally slow demand while new-crop basis offers were firm on improved demand prospects, traders said. A Brazilian truckers' strike lost momentum on Fr
Published 26 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Laureate Education plans IPO

Laureate Education plans IPO

Laureate Education Inc, the world's biggest for-profit education chain, is in talks with banks for an initial public offering, a person familiar with the matter told Reuters. The IPO, however, is not expected before 2016, the person said on Thursday. Laur
Published 26 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Belgian pharma group Mithra considers listing

Belgian pharma group Mithra considers listing

Belgian pharmaceuticals group Mithra is considering a stock market listing to tap new sources of capital, a spokesman for the group said on Thursday. Mithra, based in Liege in the east of the country, specialises in feminine healthcare products such as co
Published 26 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Belgian pharma group Mithra considers listing

Belgian pharma group Mithra considers listing

Belgian pharmaceuticals group Mithra is considering a stock market listing to tap new sources of capital, a spokesman for the group said on Thursday. Mithra, based in Liege in the east of the country, specialises in feminine healthcare products such as co
Published 26 Apr, 2015 12:00am
Taiwan to launch corporate bond yield curve

Taiwan to launch corporate bond yield curve

Taiwan has picked 10 financial institutions as market makers for its offshore yuan bond market, and aims to launch a yield curve for corporate bonds in May, a source with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters. Compared to Hong Kong, where a dim sum
Published 26 Apr, 2015 12:00am
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