economy > world economy World economy Bernanke bets on monetary stimulus for US economy 22 May 2013 Tax on the “private” billions in havens could end extreme world poverty twice over 22 May 2013 Individual tax dodgers deprived UK of £100 bn in revenue 22 May 2013 Cook defends Apple’s US tax avoidance before lawmakers 22 May 2013 91 feared dead in Okhahoma tornado 21 May 2013 Apple CEO faces US Senate panel over tax avoidance charges 21 May 2013 Economic forces pushing US towards gloabl environment treaty 21 May 2013 Musharraf gets bail in Bhutto killing case; unwilling to leave Pak 21 May 2013 After Google, Amazon under fire for ‘pathetic’ UK tax contribution 20 May 2013 Tax evasion: act now or we will, Labour tells government 20 May 2013 US policymakers not sufficiently aware about digital currency, Bitcoin: Legal experts 20 May 2013 India-China ties key to world peace: Chinese premier Li Kequiang 20 May 2013 European car sales rise for the first time in 19 months 17 May 2013 MPs ready with questions for Amazon over taxes 17 May 2013 High Court clears “sweetheart” tax deal between Goldman Sachs and HMRC 17 May 2013 IMF approves €1-bn loan for Cyprus 17 May 2013 Obama fires chief of tax agency IRS over ‘tea party’ scandal 17 May 2013 Cairn India boosts Vedanta’s FY’13 net profit by 163% 16 May 2013 US industrial production reveals biggest 8-month decline in April 16 May 2013 US budget deficit falling faster than expected 15 May 2013 France returns to recession as Euro zone economy shrinks 15 May 2013 Euro zone economy in an extended recession 15 May 2013 EU regulator raids oil giants over price manipulation 15 May 2013 Greek government to arrest striking teachers as austerity cuts bite 15 May 2013 UK govt earmarks £440 mn for technological innovation 15 May 2013 Vermont set to become fourth state with assisted suicide law 14 May 2013 France to tax Apple, Google devices to fund culture 14 May 2013 PM unlikely to accept Sharif’s impromptu invite for swearing-in 14 May 2013 S&P cuts GDP forecasts for China, India, Japan, S Korea 14 May 2013 Luxury home prices in Hong Kong, Singapore dip as govts act 13 May 2013 Nawaz Sharif set to be Pakistan PM for a third time 13 May 2013 Pakistan Election outcome could augment stability of sovereign rating: S&P 13 May 2013 US posts biggest monthly budget surplus in 5 years 13 May 2013 Election over, Pakistan starts counting vote 11 May 2013 Osborne warns UK’s richest over tax evasion 11 May 2013 Thames Water proposes recycled water for Londoners as water crisis looms 11 May 2013 David Cameron facing major rebellion over EU membership 11 May 2013 Pak ex-President Gilani’s son kidnapped; Taliban suspected 10 May 2013 Chinese claim trade increase, but figures don’t add up 08 May 2013 China-UK rift over Dalai Lama puts major UK projects in jeopardy 07 May 2013 Malaysian PM Najib Razak wins a second term 07 May 2013 UK company liquidation numbers sharply down in Q1 06 May 2013 Financial crisis prompts children in UK to save money: Study 04 May 2013 Chinese police bust crime ring that passed on rat meat as mutton 04 May 2013 Personal insolvencies in England and Wales down to a five-year low 04 May 2013 Australia’s Defence White Paper 2013 takes note of rising clout of China 04 May 2013 European Commission cuts eurozone growth forecast 04 May 2013 Government policies key to manufacturing competitiveness: Deloitte 03 May 2013 Musharraf prosecutor, passer-by killed in hail of bullets 03 May 2013 Ukraine world’s worst copyright violator, India on 'watch' list: USTR report 03 May 2013 UK tax department accused of facilitating sweetheart settlements 03 May 2013 Beleaguered Musharraf ‘arrested’, grilled in yet another case 02 May 2013 EU power sector facing €1-trillion shortfall: Lords committee 02 May 2013 Unemployment at new high in Europe, prices drop 02 May 2013 Mortgage approvals rise 5 per cent in UK 02 May 2013 Consumer confidence rises in US with rising home prices 02 May 2013 US consumers take tax increase in stride, keep spending 30 April 2013 Musharraf's remand extended beyond 11 May election date 30 April 2013 Lloyds to sell Spanish retail banking business to Banco Sabadell 29 April 2013 Bank lending to businesses set to improve in UK 29 April 2013 India, others must buck up on governance: IMF report-card 29 April 2013 China extends $1 billion loan to Ethiopia for the building transmission lines 27 April 2013 IRS recovers $5.5 bn from tax cheats 27 April 2013 US economy falls short of expectations in Q1 27 April 2013 Musharraf remanded again; but ensconced comfortably 26 April 2013 Quake kills 33 in Afghanistan; tremors felt in Delhi 25 April 2013 Another Pak court refuses bail to ex-president Musharraf 25 April 2013 Australian central bank to invest in China bonds 24 April 2013 Luxembourg finance minister pledges support to UK’s challenge to FTT 23 April 2013 Europe urged to do more at IMF meeting 23 April 2013 China’s factory output growth has slumped in April: HSBC 23 April 2013 Blackstone chief, others launch $300-mn Chinese scholarship 22 April 2013 US Senate to vote on online sales tax bill 22 April 2013 UK expected to avoid triple-dip recession 22 April 2013 Court orders Musharraf's custody for two week 20 April 2013 Serbia, Kosovo agree to normalise relations ahead of merger 20 April 2013 Osborne issues legal challenge to transactions tax 20 April 2013 Fitch strips UK of AAA status 20 April 2013 Strong earthquake shakes China’s southwestern Sichuan region 20 April 2013 India tops global inward remittances list at $69 bn in in 2012: World Bank 20 April 2013 One Boston Marathon bomber dies after killing cop 20 April 2013 IMF chief Christine Lagarde to appear before French court 19 April 2013 UK regulator warns of housing sale scam 18 April 2013 BoE's Monetary Policy Committee split on quantitative easing 18 April 2013 China, India will continue to lead world growth: Chidambaram 17 April 2013 IMF lowers 2013 global growth forecast to 3.3% 16 April 2013 Quake in Iran leaves over 40 dead, shakes Delhi and Gulf cities 16 April 2013 Moody’s lowers China’s outlook, affirms bond rating of Aa3 16 April 2013 PM, UN chief condemn blasts; Pak Taliban denies role 16 April 2013 US Supreme Court declines NY case against gun control 16 April 2013 Twin blasts at Boston Marathon kill 3, injure over 144 16 April 2013 China’s annual growth clocked 7.7 per cent in Q1 15 April 2013 US, Russia in human rights spat 13 April 2013 EU’s ‘big six’ agree on more banking transparency, single overseer 13 April 2013 PM fails to achieve breakthrough on Indo-German FTA 12 April 2013 Luxembourg agrees to share bank account data from 2015 10 April 2013 Hollande’s camel eaten for dinner; Mali promises replacement 10 April 2013 Iranian N plant safe as quake kills 37 10 April 2013 China inflation slows in March 10 April 2013 Sharma calls for LDC package in WTO’s trade facilitation proposal 09 April 2013 Christie's is first foreign auction house to get Chinese nod 09 April 2013 Putin expresses concern over tension in Korean peninsula 09 April 2013 US-China business group cries foul over protectionist legislation 09 April 2013 UK’s ‘Iron Lady’ Margaret Thatcher dead 08 April 2013 IMF's Lagarde welcomes Japan’s easing programme 08 April 2013 H-1B visa cap reached in one week, says USCIS 06 April 2013 Pakistan poll panel rejects ex-prez Musharraf’s nomination 05 April 2013 Recession: Obama takes pay cut, but most other politicos demur 05 April 2013 BoJ to pump $1.4 trillion into Japanese economy in 2 years 04 April 2013 UK to avoid triple dip inflation: BCC 03 April 2013 Once-bankrupt Fannie Mae reports record $17.2 bn profit for 2012 03 April 2013 Musharraf wants elections under army supervision 03 April 2013 Queen gets a £5-mn pay hike 03 April 2013 India, Eurasian Economic Commission mull CECA 02 April 2013 Nasdaq buys eSpeed trading platform for $750 mn 02 April 2013 China factory activity picks up gauges show 01 April 2013 UK sees six-fold increase in the counterfeit electrical goods seized 30 March 2013 US firms in China report data theft 30 March 2013 UK on road to recovery, avoids triple-dip recession: OECD 30 March 2013 Energy subsidies reform can boost growth: IMF 30 March 2013 Global economic growth to accelerate in H1 2013: OECD 30 March 2013 FSA censures Prudential chief Tidjane Thiam 28 March 2013 World Bank ready to work in tandem with proposed BRICS bank 28 March 2013 Banks to reopen in Cyprus today but withdrawals to be restricted 28 March 2013 BRICS summit: China, Brazil to start trading in own currencies 26 March 2013 Chinese president Xi promises cooperation with African nations 26 March 2013 Apple helps Hon Hai post record quarterly profit 26 March 2013 Bank of Cyprus chairman resigns amidst squeeze on banks 26 March 2013 Demand for wastewater treatment rising in water ravenous Middle East, N Africa 26 March 2013 BRICS to discuss global growth, stability at Durban 25 March 2013 Cyprus agrees to new EU bailout deal 25 March 2013 Fitch places UK on rating watch negative 23 March 2013 BRICS set to endorse reserves pool, development bank 22 March 2013 China’s economy to expand 8.5 % in '13, to overtake US in '16: Report 22 March 2013 Growth in Germany’s business activity slackens in March 22 March 2013 Greeks pressure government to emulate Cyprus’ thumbs down to unpopular bailout terms 22 March 2013 Cyprus seeks Russian loan to cut its debt 22 March 2013 UN adopts resolution against Lanka over rights violations; India votes 21 March 2013 Osborne’s fourth budget scraps fuel-duty hike 21 March 2013 Pak polls on 11 May as Zardari’s PPP completes term 20 March 2013 Markets cheer as Cyprus rejects levy on bank deposits 20 March 2013 With Cypriot banks closed, RAF rushes €1-mn cash to British troops 20 March 2013 Eurozone trade deficit at €3.9 bn in January 19 March 2013 China's FDI rebounds for the first time in February since June 2012 19 March 2013 China's Xi moots infrastructure cooperation with India to mend ties 19 March 2013 Poorest hit hardest by tax policies 18 March 2013 S&P warns of socially explosive situation in Europe 18 March 2013 Cyprus move to tax bank accounts jolts global markets 18 March 2013 UK sets up cyber crime reduction partnership 16 March 2013 Italy claims ‘solid legal ground’ for not returning killer marines 16 March 2013 New Chinese Premier Li assures Indian PM of seeking closer ties 16 March 2013 Most Asia-Pacific countries might face water crisis: ADB 15 March 2013 BRICS seen outgrowing West by 2020 15 March 2013 Italy adamant on not returning killer marines; India furious 14 March 2013 Xi Jinping formally appointed China’s president 14 March 2013 Qatar considering £10-bn investment in UK infrastructure projects 14 March 2013 UK banks create 20,000 jobs to service mis-selling claims 13 March 2013 Falkland refrendum: Islanders massively support staying British territory 12 March 2013 US regulator charges State of Illinois with securities fraud 12 March 2013 US, Japan to lead global recovery; Europe picking up: OECD 12 March 2013 Italy sinks deeper into recession 12 March 2013 Industry groups call for construction boost to rev up flagging UK economy 11 March 2013 Retail sales growth down sharply in China 11 March 2013 UK banks in fresh row over payouts 11 March 2013 Assad's envoy in India to seek support for political solution 09 March 2013 Germany positions for “industry 4.0” internet powered revolution 08 March 2013 Ultras will be suppressed with iron hand, says Pak PM Ashraf 08 March 2013 Adidas shares soar despite financial troubles 08 March 2013 US customs finds huge haul of fake China-made Hermes bags 06 March 2013 UK tightens ‘payday loan’ rules to protect small borrowers 06 March 2013 Global markets happy as Dow Industrial Average hits new high 06 March 2013 Europe, unemployment and instability 05 March 2013 US consumer confidence rises with expected job gains 05 March 2013 Latvia applies for eurozone membership 05 March 2013 US decides to trim govt spending, EU yet to agree on budget discipline 02 March 2013 Obama signs US budget cuts as Republicans have their way 02 March 2013 Shares subdued on US budget cuts, Italian political deadlock worries 01 March 2013 Negative interest rates mooted to boost UK economy 27 February 2013 Italian elections stoke euro crisis fears 27 February 2013 Wealth inequality between whites and blacks in US worsens 27 February 2013 US sees larger role for India in Afghanistan 27 February 2013 Japan approves $142-bn extra stimulus 27 February 2013 Kerry pushes US-EU free trade 26 February 2013 Italian elections end on inconclusive note 26 February 2013 White House braces for sequester 26 February 2013 Eight million in UK without savings: Report 25 February 2013 China manufacturing at slowest growth pace in four months 25 February 2013 ADB president Haruhiko Kuroda expected to head Bank of Japan 25 February 2013 Despite recession, Americans spent $53 bn last year on pets 23 February 2013 Security environment in Asia Pacific becoming more difficult: says Japanese PM 23 February 2013 Moody’s strips UK of 'AAA' sovereign rating 23 February 2013 Eurozone economy to shrink 0.3-per cent in 2013 23 February 2013 UK manufacturing activity picked up in February 22 February 2013 Russia lost $49 bn in illegal transfers: Bank of Russia 21 February 2013 EU negotiations on bankers’ bonus stall 20 February 2013 Tax avoidance costs UK treasury £5 billion a year: Labour MP 19 February 2013 French dairy major Danone to eliminate 900 jobs in recession-hit Europe 19 February 2013 UK outlook downbeat amid falling footfalls in high street 19 February 2013 Only a third of Britons want to stay in EU: Poll 18 February 2013 Osborne calls for addressing ‘profit shifting’ by multinational companies 18 February 2013 Yen down after G20 meet 18 February 2013 G20 steers clear of 'currency war' talks; budget woes persist 16 February 2013 Meteor showers in Russia injure 1,200 16 February 2013 Eurozone economy slides deeper into recession 15 February 2013 UK workers earning same as 10 years ago: report 14 February 2013 EU, US to pursue talks for transatlantic free-trade deal 14 February 2013 Former Maldivian president Nasheed seeks refuge in Indian mission 13 February 2013 Obama proposes fund to help US move away from petroleum-powered vehicle 13 February 2013 UK borrowing to reach £112.5 billion in 2014: UK trade body 13 February 2013 UK business confidence at lowest level in 21 years 12 February 2013 EU approves French government loan guarantees for Peugeot 12 February 2013 French government to hold talks with meat industry over horsemeat scandal 11 February 2013 Bullish on US recovery this year: Mukesh Ambani 11 February 2013 US energy initiatives will aid global recovery: Mukesh Ambani 11 February 2013 China to cap energy use marginally above current levels 09 February 2013 US trade deficit narrows in December 09 February 2013 China refutes Japan’s allegations of radar targeting 09 February 2013 EU budget cut for the first time 08 February 2013 Number of Americans seeking jobless benefits drops 08 February 2013 UK industrial output climbs 1.1% in December 08 February 2013 US imposes fresh sanctions against Iranian entities 08 February 2013 UK think tank calls for raising income tax rate to avoid cuts to public finances 07 February 2013 Boom in UK self-employment among 50+ 07 February 2013 RBS to pay $615 million to US and British authorities 06 February 2013 Nikkei closes highest since October 2008 on hopes of new central bank team 06 February 2013 UK services sector back on growth track 06 February 2013 Rating agencies under cloud as US sues S&P 06 February 2013 Banks in UK may be broken up for flouting new rules 04 February 2013 Slowdown in emerging Asia's positive rating momentum 01 February 2013 Advertising could generate £100 bn for UK economy: report 01 February 2013 US economy contracts 0.1% in Q4 31 January 2013 Global wage gap continues to widen 31 January 2013 Pak Railways may take over ailing private service 31 January 2013 India waits and watches as Kerry replaces Clinton 30 January 2013 Iceland wins case on refusal to cover foreign deposits in 2008 29 January 2013 Final day pension schemes in UK closed at alarming rate in 2012 28 January 2013 Russia’s Gazprom charges Ukraine $7 bn for gas contract violation 28 January 2013 European banks to repay €137-bn loans: ECB 28 January 2013 UK to buy green energy from Ireland 25 January 2013 UK economy close to triple-dip recession after dismal end of 2012 figures 25 January 2013 Kerry calls for non-military thinking on US foreign policy 25 January 2013 AT&T reduces loss from record sales of smartphones 25 January 2013 HSBC Flash China PMI at two-year high 24 January 2013 Apple posts $54.5 billion revenue for Q1 2013 24 January 2013 UK unemployment rate down, but living standards slip 24 January 2013 China, India will lead global growth this year: study 24 January 2013 Japan’s trade deficit hits record $78 bn in 2012 24 January 2013 Cameron dangles EU exit option before Britons 23 January 2013 IMF sees global economy growing at 3.5 per cent in 2013 23 January 2013 China, Australia top list of “carbon bomb” projects 23 January 2013 UK government borrowings threaten AAA sovereign rating 23 January 2013 BoJ doubles inflation target to pump-prime economy 22 January 2013 UK government appoints Christine Tacon as groceries code adjudicator 22 January 2013 Russian arms sales reach $15 billion in 2012 22 January 2013 Triple dip recession concerns rise as bad weather hits UK economy 21 January 2013 Shoppers kept off UK shops in run up to Christmas 21 January 2013 Japan’s growth to benefit Southeast Asian nations 21 January 2013 140 nations sign UN treaty to curb mercury pollution 21 January 2013 BRICS join hands to address transfer pricing woes 19 January 2013 Pakistan’s growth to be lowest in region 18 January 2013 China’s economy grew 7.9 per cent in fourth quarter 18 January 2013 Protesting cleric reaches deal with Pakistan government: report 17 January 2013 Obama seeks to bypass legislative branch to implement gun control 17 January 2013 Pak’s anti-graft watchdog comes to PM’s rescue 17 January 2013 Germany to retrieve $36 bn of gold from US, French central banks 17 January 2013 German economy shrinks in Q4 16 January 2013 Wal-Mart to buy $50 bn of US-made goods to boost economy 16 January 2013 Fitch warns US of credit rating review 16 January 2013 US Fed plans further quantitative easing 15 January 2013 Pak SC orders arrest of PM Ashraf 15 January 2013 IRS watchdog urges tax code simplification 12 January 2013 US December deficit lowest in five years 12 January 2013 Camera retailer Jessops shuts shop as Britain's gloomy economic scenario worsens 12 January 2013 Yen drops against dollar in losing streak 12 January 2013 To tame home prices Singapore makes property purchases costly for foreigners 12 January 2013 UK financial regulators to tighten scrutiny of pension scheme providers 11 January 2013 At £65,738 a year, UK MPs feel underpaid 11 January 2013 China inflation rises to 2.5 % in December 11 January 2013 Japan to spend $116 bn to recover from recession 11 January 2013 European Central Bank keeps rates unchanged; tightens collateral norms 10 January 2013 China’s exports rise beating forecasts 10 January 2013 Half the world’s food output is wasted: study 10 January 2013 UBS top banker admits banks were “too arrogant” 10 January 2013 US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to announce new lending rules today 10 January 2013 Online cyber attacks against US banks linked to Iran 10 January 2013 MPs urge UK government to do more for cyber security 10 January 2013 Eurozone unemployment hits a record high of 11.8% in November 09 January 2013 Inventor Sir James Dyson warns government over UK manufacturing 08 January 2013 Japan may inject ¥12 trillion to boost economy 08 January 2013 China utility company starts building new nuclear plant 07 January 2013 $10 billion foreclosure settlement deals likely today 07 January 2013 US economy added 1,55,000 jobs in December 05 January 2013 UK tax department publishes photographs of tax dodgers 05 January 2013 UK manufacturing at 15-month high in December 03 January 2013 China-Vietnam faceoff escalates after new law 02 January 2013 Chinese investment in US hits record $6.5 bn in 2012 02 January 2013 US House of Representatives clears 'fiscal cliff' bill 02 January 2013 North Korea's Kim Jong Un calls for economic revamp, peace with South 01 January 2013 US over the fiscal cliff, but averts a fall with Senate deal 01 January 2013 Putin to sign bill banning adoption of Russian children by Americans 28 December 2012 Greece needs €40.5 bn for bank recapitalisation 28 December 2012 Americans back guns with strict ownership limits: Poll 28 December 2012 India, other emerging nations to contribute more to UN budget 27 December 2012 Private companies help boost industrial profits in China 27 December 2012 US Treasury weighs stop-gap measures as Congress struggles to fix ‘fiscal cliff’ 27 December 2012 India ranked a low 40th amongst 50 most `dynamic economies' 27 December 2012 Gulf states plan unified military command 26 December 2012 Egypt endorses Mursi constitution amid low voter turnout 26 December 2012 Dutch authorities impound Steve Jobs’ yacht over disputed bills 24 December 2012 After Starbucks, Facebook faces ire for dubious tax practices in UK 24 December 2012 Italian PM Mario Monti quits; elections set for February 24 December 2012 Sen John Kerry to replace Clinton as US secretary of state 22 December 2012 Fiscal cliff looms large after Boehner initiative fails 22 December 2012 Indo-ASEAN links at exciting stage: PM 22 December 2012 Exporters less than thrilled by FTAs 22 December 2012 Boehner withdraws plan to avoid fiscal cliff 21 December 2012 Export American natural gas? Not so fast, says Stanford economist 20 December 2012 India, Asean clinch FTA deal on services and investments 20 December 2012 Euro zone crisis wiped off $2 trillion of global revenues: report 19 December 2012 Fiscal cliff could cost US its triple-A rating: Fitch 19 December 2012 EU, US leading global economy to renewed recession: study 19 December 2012 Global growth to remain sluggish next year: UN report 19 December 2012 Ritz hotel paid no corporation tax in 17 years: BBC 18 December 2012 Probe sought into ‘tax evasion’ by Prince Charles' estate 18 December 2012 China to focus on quality, efficient growth in 2013 17 December 2012 LDP storms to power in Japan 17 December 2012 US mulls gun control as youth shoots down 26 at school 15 December 2012 US to normalise trade ties with Russia, retain right “to name and shame” over rights violations 15 December 2012 Breakthrough deal with Iran likely in Jan: IAEA 14 December 2012 US, UK other countries refuse to sign UN communications treaty 14 December 2012 US wants more Pakistani efforts to curb fertilliser production for IEDs 14 December 2012 S&P threatens to downgrade UK's credit rating, as it cuts outlook to negative 14 December 2012 UK to approve banking union in Europe 13 December 2012 Migration pushing up rapid urbanisation 12 December 2012 European Commission’s new salary pension scheme draws ire 12 December 2012 Pensioners in UK working well into retirement 12 December 2012 China’s exports projected to grow 8 per cent in 2013 12 December 2012 US Treasury to make $22.7-bn profit from AIG stake sale 12 December 2012 UK gears up for battle to save London’s status as financial centre 12 December 2012 Japan falls into recession 11 December 2012 UK companies looking at extra hiring: survey 11 December 2012 Surveyors report increased buyer interest for housing 11 December 2012 Business confidence in Australia at weakest in three and half years 11 December 2012 India’s global clout to rise greatly by 2030: study 10 December 2012 UK environment secretary pushes for GM crops 10 December 2012 Demand for global tax reform grows after Starbucks row 10 December 2012 Chinese factory output up 10.1 % in November; inflation rises to 2% 10 December 2012 Obama asks for $60-bn from Congress for aid to Sandy hit states 08 December 2012 Australia needs to do more to harvest nano-technology benefits: Scientists 08 December 2012 Industry optimists unfazed over possible triple-dip recession 08 December 2012 China shows off its air power amidst territorial disputes 07 December 2012 Powerful 7.3 magnitude earthquake shakes northeast Japan 07 December 2012 US conducts sub-critical nuke experiment 07 December 2012 Painful tax cuts, austerity to plug £27-bn black hole in the UK 07 December 2012 Japanese government bonds up to record high on election prospects 07 December 2012 Military deployed at presidential palace in Egypt 06 December 2012 $1-bn fraudulent purchase of Apple share leads to broker's arrest 06 December 2012 UK growth forecast revised down; economy to shrink in 2012 06 December 2012 Supporting climate-friendly food production 05 December 2012 Australian governmentplans anti-dumping commission 05 December 2012 US home prices surge 6.3 per cent October 05 December 2012 Egypt and the strategic balance 04 December 2012 Japan orders inspection of 49 tunnel's after Sunday's accident 04 December 2012 Egypt's top judicial body to oversee referendum 04 December 2012 EU to disburse €39.5 bn aid to Spain next week: Junker 04 December 2012 UN internet conference begins in Dubai 03 December 2012 Global firms paying little or not tax insulting British businesses, say UK's MPs 03 December 2012 Singapore HC stays Maldives action against GMR 03 December 2012 Egyptian supreme court shuts down in protest against president's power grab 03 December 2012 Food poverty hits 10 per cent UK citizens 03 December 2012 China November PMI improves economic outlook 03 December 2012 Sandy impact on US consumer spending seen temporary 01 December 2012 US government to sell wind farm leases 01 December 2012 Brazil reports disappointing economic growth 01 December 2012 Japan approves $10.7-bn stimulus to revive growth 01 December 2012 ECB chief warns euro zone crisis far from over 01 December 2012 British banks need £50 billion capital boost: BoE 30 November 2012 China’s nuclear power capacity to hit 42 GW by 2015 30 November 2012 Japan's industrial output up 1.8 per cent in October 30 November 2012 China plans heavy investments on Australian food supply chain 30 November 2012 Protestors clash with security forces over copper mine expansion in Myanmar 29 November 2012 Panel to complete draft of Egypt Constitution today 29 November 2012 Japan retail sales slump in October 29 November 2012 EU approves restructuring of four Spanish banks 29 November 2012 US to raise concerns with China over new map in passport 28 November 2012 UK economy grew full 1 % in third quarter 28 November 2012 OECD warns of global recession if US and Europe distress is not addressed 28 November 2012 Canadian central banker Mark Carney to take over at Bank of England 27 November 2012 Eurozone, IMF extend significant debt relief to Greece 27 November 2012 UK may face additional spending cuts and tax increases: study 26 November 2012 Black Friday sales down despite higher foot traffic at stores 26 November 2012 Germany's upper house vetoes Swiss tax-dodge deal 26 November 2012 Pakistan suspends cell phone services for fear of terrorist violence 24 November 2012 Thomson Reuters' Thomson family retains top slot in Canada’s richest 24 November 2012 EU summit deadlocks over budget cuts 23 November 2012 China’s Shanghai sinking under its own weight: report 22 November 2012 Singapore’s Olam sues US short-seller Muddy Waters 22 November 2012 Russian capital outflow to reach $70 bn in 2012 22 November 2012 Chinese company leases 13,000 hectares of land for agriculture in Western Australia 20 November 2012 Moody's strips France of AAA rating 20 November 2012 Obama first US head to visit Myanmar; lauds progress 20 November 2012 World oil markets well supplied despite Iran sanctions: IEA 20 November 2012 India ready to sign services trade pact with ASEAN, says PM 19 November 2012 Sears Holdings posts lower-than-expected quarterly loss 19 November 2012 Manmohan Singh, Chinese PM hold one-to-one talks 19 November 2012 Ukraine, Russia clash over gas contracts 19 November 2012 Savita death: Protesters seek to storm Irish embassy 17 November 2012 Irish PM resists pressure to alter abortion laws 17 November 2012 Australian government to cut back on solar panel subsidies 16 November 2012 MPs warn Lloyds and RBS bailout billions may not be recovered 16 November 2012 IMF annual report strikes upbeat note on Australia 16 November 2012 Japan dissolves parliament; polls on 16 December 16 November 2012 Savita death: Ireland in no hurry to change laws 16 November 2012 India to take up Savita’s death with Ireland 16 November 2012 Considering an Israeli ground assault in Gaza 16 November 2012 UK on Moody’s radar; may lose prime rating 16 November 2012 Rating agencies may downgrade US over ‘fiscal cliff’ 15 November 2012 Anti-austerity strikes hit Europe 14 November 2012 Pak SC ends contempt move against PM Ashraf 14 November 2012 Japan's economy contracts as recession looms 12 November 2012 Obama looks to resolve deadlock over "fiscal cliff" 12 November 2012 Xi Jinping set to emerge stronger to take over from Hu 12 November 2012 UK lawmakers to quiz Starbucks, Google, Amazon over tax avoidance 12 November 2012 Australian, New Zealand dollars up after China surge 10 November 2012 China's exports rise 11.6 per cent in October 10 November 2012 Karzai asks India Inc to tap Afghanistan’s business potential 10 November 2012 Obama pushes for extension of tax cuts for middle-class 10 November 2012 Obama calls for increase in tax rates for wealthy Americans 10 November 2012 China-India combine set to dwarf G7 in 50 years: OECD 09 November 2012 BoE, ECB keep key interest rates unchanged 09 November 2012 Global wheat prices rise on speculation of reduced estimates of global stockpiles 09 November 2012 Hu warns China's incoming leaders over corruption 09 November 2012 Australia's Swan warns of weeks of uncertainty ahead of "fiscal cliff" 09 November 2012 China may issue high-speed train tenders after long hiatus 08 November 2012 China to advance democratic, political reforms: spokesman 08 November 2012 Markets give thumbs down to Obama victory 08 November 2012 Democrats hang on to Senate majority 07 November 2012 The elections, gridlock and foreign policy 07 November 2012 It's Obama again as Romney concedes defeat 07 November 2012 Dollar down in Asia after Obama victory 07 November 2012 India hails Obama win – but with some reservations 07 November 2012 Obama re-elected 07 November 2012 Republicans lose presidency, but win in governorships 07 November 2012 Dead heat between Obama, Romney as US goes to polls 07 November 2012 UK retail sales stall amid fears of triple-dip inflation 06 November 2012 Australian central bank keeps benchmark interest rate unchanged 06 November 2012 China's ruling party launches probe against outgoing premier Wen 06 November 2012 Over I mn still without power in New York, New Jersey 06 November 2012 Pakistan COAS remarks seen to send strong signals to Supreme Court 06 November 2012 Failure to adopt Basel III norms may attract sanctions: Mexican official 05 November 2012 Foreign companies owe UK £5.5 billion in taxes: study 03 November 2012 Crisis reports recommend more action by Bank of England 02 November 2012 US could hit debt ceiling by end-year end 01 November 2012 Manufacturing in China grows for first time in three months 01 November 2012 China’s leadership change gets messy 31 October 2012 Australia's Asian century report calls for greater engagement with Asia 31 October 2012 Occupy was right: BoE senior executive 31 October 2012 Hurricane Sandy leaves 26 dead as millions in US Northeast go without power, transport 30 October 2012 UK retail task force to suggest ways to rejuvenate high street 30 October 2012 Superstorm Sandy hits US 30 October 2012 Gillard outlines Australia's Asian century goals in strategy paper 29 October 2012 The Purpose of Presidential Debates 27 October 2012 Plan to save River Murray in national interest: Gillard 27 October 2012 US economy grew 2 per cent in Q3 27 October 2012 India has created 50,000 jobs in US: top US official 27 October 2012 Disease, drought slows global meat production, consumption 23 October 2012 With bumper crops, Pakistan becomes wheat exporter 22 October 2012 UK women saving less than men for retirement: study 22 October 2012 Japan's exports are down to the lowest after earthquake last year 22 October 2012 Melbourne probes attempts to bribe councillors 22 October 2012 Tax cheats robbing UK of £32 billion annually 19 October 2012 Google shares crash after accidental release of results 19 October 2012 Degrowth offers alternative to global consumer culture 19 October 2012 Chinese economy slows down in seventh straight quarter 18 October 2012 Germany cuts 2013 growth forecast to 1% on eurozone woes 18 October 2012 Victoria premier calls for fast tracking Australia's FTA with China 16 October 2012 US budget deficit exceeds $1 trillion for fourth year 15 October 2012 Financial market woes, high commodity prices hurting growth: Chidambaram 13 October 2012 Chinese exports surge by 9.9 per cent in September 13 October 2012 New $100 bills bound for Fed facility go missing; FBI investes 13 October 2012 Australia Post to spend $2 bn to ‘‘future ready" itself 13 October 2012 IMF warns of deceleration of global growth, downside risks 13 October 2012 European Union awarded 2012 Nobel Prize for peace 12 October 2012 IMF chief Christine Lagarde calls for decisive action on jobless rate from world leaders 11 October 2012 Pakistan government - judiciary tussle ends 11 October 2012 Longest double dip recession over: UK think tank 11 October 2012 UK likely to cut Indian aid, focus on trade 10 October 2012 Bernanke defends US monetary expansionism 10 October 2012 Eurozone situation to threaten Asia-Pacific countries in the coming year: S&P 10 October 2012 German industrial output down in August 09 October 2012 Chavez gets another team as Venezuela's president 08 October 2012 World Bank cuts China, east Asia growth forecast 08 October 2012 Chavez reelction to influence global oil supplies 06 October 2012 Obama's re-election campaign boosted by positive jobs data 06 October 2012 US jobless rate falls to 7.8% in September 06 October 2012 Gas bonanza, solar energy could be key to Greek revival 05 October 2012 Global food prices to stay high till mid '13: FAO 05 October 2012 Pakistan to cancel passports of tax dodgers 04 October 2012 Homeless people die 30 years younger than others: UK study 04 October 2012 Billionaire Bidzina Ivanishvili to take over as Georgia's new PM 04 October 2012 Spain's economic woes add 80,000 to unemployed list in September 03 October 2012 Australian records highest trade deficit in four years as commodity prices soften 03 October 2012 China produces most home appliances 03 October 2012 Consumer spending to triple in India, China by 2020: Boston Consulting 03 October 2012 Iranian rial at new low amid sanctions, ‘mismanagement’ 03 October 2012 Eurozone unemployment at record high 11.4% in August 03 October 2012 Britons not saving enough for retirement: Study 01 October 2012 Japanese manufacturers more concerned as export demand sags 01 October 2012 China has arbitrary rule of law: report 01 October 2012 Pope’s butler goes on trial in ‘Vatileaks’ case 01 October 2012 Japan's industry minister calls for quick phase-out of nuclear energy: report 29 September 2012 China’s Sany Group sues Cfius for blocking foreign investment in the US 29 September 2012 France hikes taxes to tame budget deficit 29 September 2012 Fitch cuts China, India 2012 growth forecasts 28 September 2012 Japan not to back down over Senkaku: Japan PM Noda 27 September 2012 Pak SC issues final deadline of 5 October in Zardari case 27 September 2012 Global grain production expected to record 2.4 bn tons in 2012 26 September 2012 End extremism, boot out Assad, Obama tells UN 26 September 2012 Japanese Coast Guard faces off Taiwanese fishing boats near disputed islands 25 September 2012 UK business secretary Vince Cable announces creation of new business bank 24 September 2012 S&P lowers 2012 China GDP forecasts to 7.5 %, India to 5.5 % 24 September 2012 Libyan army gives militia two days to clear out 24 September 2012 Rabobank warns of record high food prices 22 September 2012 Libyans oust extremist militia from Benghazi 22 September 2012 Pak limps back to normalcy after day of ‘killer rage’ 22 September 2012 Euro rises on hopes of Spain seeking funds 22 September 2012 Microsoft, HP among US firms that manoeuvred to avoid billions in taxes: Report 21 September 2012 IMF endorses return to surplus, Australin minister 21 September 2012 Japanese factories and stores in China reopen after forced closures 20 September 2012 Manufacturing activity in China steadies after nine-month slump 20 September 2012 Victoria government to probe labour violence at Grocon site 18 September 2012 Pak PM to open graft cases against President Zardari 18 September 2012 Japanese firms shut China plants as tensions mount over disputed islands 18 September 2012 Australia moots changing food labelling bill to reflect country of origin 17 September 2012 Drinking water production starts at Oz desalination plant 17 September 2012 US industrial production shrinks most since March 2009 15 September 2012 Britain to probe petroleum price rigging 15 September 2012 US Fed chief targets unemployment 15 September 2012 Violence spreads in Arab world over controversial US film 14 September 2012 Pakistan government's move to cut fertiliser supply to North Waziristan angers farmers 14 September 2012 German court approves eurozone bailout fund 13 September 2012 Obscure Libyan group blamed for US envoy’s killing 13 September 2012 Moody's warns of US credit downgrade 12 September 2012 Queensland hikes coal royalty; miners threaten investment cuts 11 September 2012 Unite leader warns of coordinated strikes in UK 08 September 2012 ECB unveils unlimited bond purchase plan to save the euro 07 September 2012 Putin in hang glider leads Siberian crane flock in migratory flight 07 September 2012 European recession slowing global economy: OECD 06 September 2012 India falls 3 places to 59th in WEF’s global competitiveness index 05 September 2012 Moody's cuts major EU states’ outlook to negative 04 September 2012 OECD calls for unlimited bond buying by ECB 03 September 2012 Australia links carbon pricing scheme to EU 01 September 2012 Western Australia coffers to take a $1.5-bn hit from falling iron price 01 September 2012 China's manufacturing down to lowest in nine months 01 September 2012 Bernanke hints at more stimulus for the US economy 01 September 2012 LyondellBasell to replace Sears Holdings in S&P 500 01 September 2012 London Met University's reputation at stake after visa cancellation of 2,500 foreign students 31 August 2012 Food prices surge as drought hits US, Eastern Europe 31 August 2012 Mortgage approvals in UK rise but recovery not in sight 31 August 2012 Barclays Plc faces probe over Qatar payments 30 August 2012 Spanish economy contracts amid deepening recession 28 August 2012 Iran might allow NAM diplomats to visit Parchin 28 August 2012 German official weighs in against European debt purchases 27 August 2012 China's industrial sector profit down sharply in July: National Bureau of Statistics 27 August 2012 Pak SC gives Ashraf more time after climb-down 27 August 2012 Eurogroup chief warns Greece of last chance to avoid bankruptcy 23 August 2012 Economic situtation in eurozone looking up: EFSF chief Klaus Regling 22 August 2012 ECB dismisses reports on bond yield cap 21 August 2012 Brazil's economy grew 0.75 per cent in June 18 August 2012 Obama administration plans innovation hub to save US manufacturing 18 August 2012 Pope’s butler to stand trial on charges of stealing documents 14 August 2012 Slowing Chinese trade raises concerns over economic recovery 13 August 2012 Oil cools as Chinese exports fall 13 August 2012 China’s export growth nose-dives in July 11 August 2012 Drought hits US corn production 11 August 2012 Bo Xilai's wife's trial ends with seven-hour trial 10 August 2012 Russia, India, China headed for slowdown: OECD 10 August 2012 Falling inflation gives China more room to spur growth 09 August 2012 Showdown nears as Pak SC summons PM Gilani 08 August 2012 US Treasury to net $750 million more from AIG stock 08 August 2012 US employers post the most openings in four years in June 08 August 2012 Italy slides into deep recession; GDP contracts 0.7% in Q2 08 August 2012 German manufacturing orders worse than expected 07 August 2012 Northern Ireland car sales up, but other UK regions lead 07 August 2012 Australian regulator against politically-driven foreign investments 06 August 2012 China tells US to 'shut up' over South China sea dispute 06 August 2012 Spain on course for €300 billion bailout 04 August 2012 UN sends first food aid to flood-hit N Korea 04 August 2012 Pakistani SC strikes down contempt law, on collision course with government again 04 August 2012 Many Americans die with virtually no financial assets: study 04 August 2012 Bank of England keeps interest rate, stimulus unchanged 03 August 2012 Stocks retreat, dollar rallies after Fed's no action 02 August 2012 Swan ridiculed for invoking rock star for attack on billionaires 02 August 2012 Australian online retailers report sales growth: Study 01 August 2012 Spain plunges deeper into recession in Q2 31 July 2012 China scraps waste project after demonstrations 28 July 2012 US GDP growth slows to 1.5 % in Q2 28 July 2012 Disgraced Chinese politician, Bo Xilai's wife to face charges of murder 27 July 2012 Save the Euro, or let the PIGS fly 26 July 2012 UK slides deeper into recession 26 July 2012 Moody's lowers ratings of six German states 26 July 2012 Ofcom unveils 4G spectrum auction rules 25 July 2012 Pakistan Supreme Court extends date to approach Swiss authorities 25 July 2012 BRIC banks to face pressure over 1 - 2 years: S&P 25 July 2012 Moody’s lowers outlook on eurozone rescue fund 25 July 2012 Clinton announces additional $157 million to fight AIDS 25 July 2012 UK minister suggests banning accountants running aggressive tax dodge schemes 24 July 2012 Global super rich hiding $21 trillion offshore: report 24 July 2012 Spain's economy sinks further amid growing bailout fears 23 July 2012 IMF economist slams Fund over failure on euro zone 21 July 2012 China plans to invest £35 bn on five nuclear reactors in the UK: report 21 July 2012 S&P affirms 'B-' long-term credit rating of Pakistan, raises short-term rating 20 July 2012 Republicans stall Obama legislation to curb outsourcing of jobs 20 July 2012 Violence returns to Pakistan's major cities 20 July 2012 China pledges $20-bn in credit to Africa 20 July 2012 UN report points to falling AIDS infection in children 19 July 2012 India's role in AIDS control commended 19 July 2012 China puts ONGC-PetroVietnam block in South China Sea on auction 18 July 2012 Fed ready to offer additional support to US economy: Bernanke 18 July 2012 IMF sees India’s growth slowing to 6.1 per cent in 2012 16 July 2012 UK committee to question Barclays executive, regulator 16 July 2012 Hungary to resume talks with IMF for $18-bn credit line 16 July 2012 Asean summit split over South China Sea dispute 14 July 2012 JPMorgan’s trading losses mount to $4.4 bn; Q2 profit drops 9% 14 July 2012 India - Denmark relations sour after Denmark rejects Davy plea 13 July 2012 US businesses get Washington nod to invest in Myanmar 12 July 2012 Britain not facing dire economic situation as feared: BoE policymaker 12 July 2012 Hundreds of miners protest Rajoy's cuts programme in Madrid 12 July 2012 Australian watchdog receives 630 carbon tax complaints in 10 days 12 July 2012 China, Brazil growth slows most among BRICS in Q2: report 11 July 2012 ILO calls for faster job creation to combat 4.5-mn job losses from eurozone austerity 11 July 2012 Falling incomes hit UK's elderly the hardest: Aviva 11 July 2012 Euro zone to lend $37bn to Spain’s distressed banks 10 July 2012 Bangladesh may join TAPI gas pipeline project 10 July 2012 Interpol fugitive drags Russian oligarch to London court 10 July 2012 Growth in India, China slowing further: OECD 09 July 2012 China ‘second-class enemy' of India: Ratan Tata 09 July 2012 China reacts mildly to US complaint at WTO 07 July 2012 Britain’s SFO launches criminal probe into Libor fixing scam at Barclays 07 July 2012 Opposition's pledge to junk carbon tax fails to enthuse Australian businesses 07 July 2012 IMF to pare global growth forecasts: Lagarde 07 July 2012 Donor nations set to pledge $15-bn in Afghan aid 07 July 2012 China cuts key lending rate to 6 per cent to spur growth 05 July 2012 ECB cuts key interest rate by 25 bps to 0.75 per cent 05 July 2012 BRIC economies comprise 20 % of global economic output 05 July 2012 Eurozone bank balance sheets to shrink by €1.6 trillion in 2012: Ernst & Young 04 July 2012 India ranked 64 in global innovation; 2nd in innovation efficiency after China: report 04 July 2012 Barclays chief resigns over Libor scandal 03 July 2012 Negotiations behind US sanctions against Iran 03 July 2012 Global manufacturing down in June to lowest in 3 years: PMI 03 July 2012 Thousands protest as Hu swears in new Hong Kong leader 03 July 2012 Australia launches controversial carbon tax 02 July 2012 EU summit agrees on banking union; €120-bn growth plan 30 June 2012 Positive sovereign ratings of emerging Asian nations falter 28 June 2012 EU issues €2.3-bn bond to support Ireland 28 June 2012 French prosecutor wants rogue trader Kerviel to serve five years in prison 28 June 2012 France to hike minimum wage by 2 per cent 28 June 2012 Britain risks downward economic spiral: BoE governor 27 June 2012 One in five UK families in economic distress: Study 27 June 2012 Shire shares plunge after regulators back copycat version of Adderall 27 June 2012 Growth in global oil market slows 26 June 2012 Europe's troubles worsen as Cyprus seeks bailout 26 June 2012 Credit Suisse prepares for worsening European economy with more job cuts: report 26 June 2012 Moody's downgrades Santander among 28 Spanish banks 26 June 2012 Majority of regulators barred from vote on $34-bn Australian LNG project 26 June 2012 BoE’s David Miles calls for £50 billion boost to UK economy 25 June 2012 Mohamed Mursi becomes Egypt's first elected president 25 June 2012 UN Rio+20 ends with $513 bn in pledges 25 June 2012 German business confidence at lowest ebb in two years: Survey 25 June 2012 Swan assures support to households on carbon tax 25 June 2012 Euro zone’s big four reiterate call for closer political collaboration 23 June 2012 Germany, 9 other EU nations to press ahead with financial transaction tax plan 23 June 2012 For Pak, Kabul is the world’s most important city: New Pak PM Raja Pervez Ashraf 23 June 2012 EU leaders agree on €130-bn package for Spain 23 June 2012 IMF calls for direct aid to struggling euro zone banks 22 June 2012 Spanish bonds rise on bailout speculation 22 June 2012 Scottish transport minister announces £5-bn train network overhaul 22 June 2012 Pakistan PM candidate faces arrest in drugs investigation 22 June 2012 Pakistan PM candidate faces arrest in drugs investigation 21 June 2012 Russia bats for BRICS emergency fund 21 June 2012 Bank of England votes 5-4 against more stimulus 21 June 2012 UK to tell large listed companies to disclose details of greenhouse emissions 21 June 2012 Mubarak remains critical after admission to army hospital 20 June 2012 Carbon tax blamed for higher rates in Brisbane city 20 June 2012 Fresh round of QE for British economy on the cards as inflation dips 20 June 2012 Saudi activist group to flout ban on driving by women 20 June 2012 PM smiles as G20 sees need to invest in infrastructure 20 June 2012 Makhdoom Shahabuddin tipped as Pak’s next PM 20 June 2012 Liquidity of banks key to solving euro zone crisis: Manmohan 19 June 2012 Pakistan Supreme Court disqualifies Prime Minister Gilani 19 June 2012 Europe gets new saviour in BRICS 19 June 2012 Hold prices till carbon tax costs evaluated: Australian regulator 19 June 2012 G-20 seeks lasting solution to euro zone crisis 18 June 2012 China new home prices fall across 54 cities in May 18 June 2012 Greece's New Democracy party starts talks to form government 18 June 2012 Taliban praises India for not yielding to US pressure 18 June 2012 Twenty years afer, Suu Kyi delivers Nobel acceptance speech 16 June 2012 Euro zone crisis will adversely impact global economy: Manmohan Singh 16 June 2012 Saudi crown prince Nayef dies 16 June 2012 Fitch downgrades Egypt sovereign credit to junk status 16 June 2012 Waiver for India on Iran oil embargo only for 6 months: US 15 June 2012 Germany’s central bank mulls adding Australian dollar assets 14 June 2012 BoE deputy governor calls for easing credit conditions 13 June 2012 UK expects to raise £3 bn from Liechtenstein tax disclosure 13 June 2012 Use auto sector model to expand British industry: UK minister 13 June 2012 70 % of most populated regions to face acute water scarcity: Study 11 June 2012 Voters to approve any “reshaped” relationship with EU: Osborne 11 June 2012 China outlook mixed, as exports rise: Analysts 11 June 2012 EU agrees to lend Spain up to €100 billion 11 June 2012 Opec to meet this week to review output levels 11 June 2012 China’s inflation fell further to 3 per cent in May 09 June 2012 Spain likely to seek euro zone bail-out 09 June 2012 US treasuries little changed after Bernanke talk 08 June 2012 Bank of England votes against additional stimulus 08 June 2012 Global food prices fell sharply last month: FAO 08 June 2012 Merkel calls for more powers to Europe to resolve debt crisis 08 June 2012 China outbound investments heavy on resources: Study 08 June 2012 Fed ready to shield US economy against euro zone fallout: Bernanke 07 June 2012 China looks at stimulus with 25 bps rate cut 07 June 2012 India seeks greater SCO role in Afghanistan 07 June 2012 Oil prices rise sharply 07 June 2012 Moody’s downgrades German and Austrian banks 07 June 2012 EU officials look for ways to help Spain’s bank 07 June 2012 US economy unlikely to slip back into recession: Buffet 07 June 2012 Dart Energy wells to help grow vegetables in Australia 05 June 2012 Cyprus likely to seek EU bailout; EC says it can be avoided 05 June 2012 Job ads down for second consecutive month in Australia 05 June 2012 Oil slumps to fresh lows below $82 in Asia 04 June 2012 UK may consider £50-bn economic stimulus 04 June 2012 Spanish PM calls for eurozone fiscal authority 04 June 2012 Australia's plans to let China develop farmlands draws ire over foreign land-ownership 04 June 2012 Manufacturing in Britain shrank fastest in three years in May: study 02 June 2012 Hosni Mubarak sentenced to life imprisonment 02 June 2012 Big Ben to be renamed after queen Elizabeth 02 June 2012 BCC cuts UK economic growth forecast from 0.6 per cent to 0.1 per cent 02 June 2012 No bailout talks on Spain: IMF 02 June 2012 China manufacturing PMI down lower than expected 01 June 2012 US Q1 GDP growth lowered to 1.9 per cent 01 June 2012 US, other large economies to face continued shortage of skilled workers: Study 30 May 2012 Major Greek lender warns of disastrous consequences of Greek exit from eurozone 30 May 2012 Japan, China to start direct currency trading from 1 June 30 May 2012 Yields shoot up as Italy sells €4.25-bn debt 29 May 2012 Pope’s butler to cooperate in 'Vatileak' probe 29 May 2012 PM arrives in Myanmar; energy, security top agenda 28 May 2012 Canada raises foreign investment review limit to $1 bn 28 May 2012 Investment in Australia’s resources sector reaches record $260 billion 26 May 2012 US cuts Pak aid for convicting doctor who helped track Osama 25 May 2012 German central bank calls for suspension of financial support to Greece 25 May 2012 UK to crack down on off-payroll salaries to civil servants 24 May 2012 Fitch cuts Japan’s credit rating on debt concerns 23 May 2012 Petrol down on concerns over spread of euro crisis 23 May 2012 Secret ECB funds prop Greece’s banks: report 22 May 2012 IAEA nears deal with Iran ahead of `Big-6’ talks 22 May 2012 UK report points to falling retirement savings across age groups 21 May 2012 Focus on Europe as G-8 leaders discuss global economic woes 19 May 2012 Oil plunges to below $92 on eurozone woes 19 May 2012 Greece warned of bleak future with euro exit 19 May 2012 Bank of England cuts 2012 growth forecast for UK economy 18 May 2012 Japan’s GDP grows 4.1 per cent in Q1 17 May 2012 Firm action sought against software piracy 17 May 2012 Exports to EU slide but UK deficit down 17 May 2012 BoE cuts UK growth forecast; warns of euro zone fallout 16 May 2012 Greece set for fresh polls as coalition talks fail 16 May 2012 Green motoring to run up £13-bn loss to UK exchequer 16 May 2012 Hollande sworn in as president of France 15 May 2012 Global stocks plunge over possible Greece exit from eurozone 15 May 2012 Spanish govt asks banks to conduct independent audit 14 May 2012 China cuts bank’s reserve requirement ratio 14 May 2012 Australia’s "two-speed" economy now a “three-speed” economy: Rio Tinto 12 May 2012 Australian union moots new “millionaires tax” 12 May 2012 UK construction output slumps 4.8 per cent in Q1 12 May 2012 US government could earn $15.1 bn from AIG bailout 09 May 2012 India to step up trade ties with Iran despite US pressure 08 May 2012 Spain to rescue major bank Bankia 08 May 2012 European firms cut training investments in last 12 months 05 May 2012 Oil slips below $100 a barrel in largest single day decline in six months 05 May 2012 China to issue hi-tech passports for enhanced security 04 May 2012 Eurozone April PMI slumps; unemployment hits record high 03 May 2012 Aung San Suu Kyi sworn in as member of Myanmar’s parliament 02 May 2012 Spain slides back into recession 02 May 2012 Russia, China ink deals worth $15 bn 30 April 2012 Argentine senate okays YPF nationalisation 30 April 2012 Spain’s economic woes mount as unemployment rises to highest in 20 years 28 April 2012 Global food prices rose 8 % in December -March: World Bank 27 April 2012 S&P cuts Spain’s ratings to 'BBB+/A-2' on rising debt 27 April 2012 Indian companies invest Rs820 mn in US manufacturing: Survey 27 April 2012 Britain slips into first double-dip recession since 1970s 26 April 2012 The India-China Rivalry 25 April 2012 India - Pak nuclear war would starve a billion: study 25 April 2012 Dutch PM still bats for reforms 25 April 2012 Unable to push austerity measures, Dutch PM quits 24 April 2012 Crime generates $2.1 trillion a year globally: UN 24 April 2012 Osborne slammed for committing £10 billion to IMF 21 April 2012 IMF’s lending power doubles as pledges top $430 million 21 April 2012 Emerging nations ready to bolster IMF war chest 20 April 2012 A third of large US manufacturers mull return from China: Boston Consulting 20 April 2012 G-20: Commerce minister calls for labour mobility 20 April 2012 Clean up financial markets for trade to flow: BRICS 20 April 2012 Bahrain struggles to contain protests ahead of Sunday’s Formula 1 Grand Prix 20 April 2012 IMF raises $320 billion to deal with euro zone debt crisis 19 April 2012 IMF warns of $2.6 trillion contraction of European banks' balance sheets 19 April 2012 "Raise Our Taxes": US millionaires' group 18 April 2012 Number of Briton looking to move abroad to increase: Study 17 April 2012 China widens yuan band but US not impressed 16 April 2012 Taliban suicide attacks in Kabul repulsed after 18 hours 16 April 2012 S&P confirms top AAA rating for UK 14 April 2012 China’s economy slows to 3-year low 14 April 2012 Spain warns Argentina not to nationalise Repsol's Argentinean YPF unit 14 April 2012 Oil prices dip in US; experts see possible downtrend 14 April 2012 Natural gas in US below $2 for first time in 10 years 12 April 2012 BOJ chief to continue monetary stimulus 12 April 2012 China's growth may slip to 13-year low in 2012: World Bank 12 April 2012 Iran's Strategy 12 April 2012 ADB sees Asia growth slowing; points to income disparities 11 April 2012 Tsunami warning lifted in most Indian Ocean countries 11 April 2012 Pakistan Steel Mills seeks Rs900-crore financial package 11 April 2012 Quake in Indonesia prompts tsunami warning in India 11 April 2012 Alcoa lowers China aluminum consumption growth 11 April 2012 Mao-era turmoil returns ahead of China's party leadership change 11 April 2012 RCom’s cable unit to list in Singapore, launch Rs7,500cr IPO 11 April 2012 China’s inflation rises in March as Beijing shifts focus from price control 09 April 2012 Nab terrorist Saeed to improve relations, PM tells Zardari 09 April 2012 Ex-Franklin bosses accused of misleading investors in SEC complaint 07 April 2012 US treasury freezes top executive pay at three TARP-assisted companies 07 April 2012 US homeowners at increased risk as pace of foreclosures rise 05 April 2012 Construction picked up in UK last month: Report 04 April 2012 China mulls loosening overseas investment rules for private investors 04 April 2012 Tourism adding 5.3 per cent to Brussels’ economy: TSA study 03 April 2012 Japanese manufacturers' sentiment fail to improve in March 02 April 2012 Spanish unions protest austerity, labour reform 29 March 2012 BRICS to facilitate trade in local currencies 29 March 2012 UK economy performs worse than expected in 4Q '11 29 March 2012 BRICS to boost intra-group co-operation 28 March 2012 China clamps down on iPad smuggling trade 27 March 2012 Merkel agrees to hike bailout for eurozone 27 March 2012 UK govt may sell part stake in RBS to Abu Dhabi: BBC 27 March 2012 BRICS propose to create own multilateral bank 24 March 2012 Cable confirms meeting with US officials to discuss oil stockpiles 24 March 2012 PM to focus on bilateral talks wit S Korea 24 March 2012 Pipeline draws Iran, Pakistan, Afghanistan closer 24 March 2012 World Bank approves $1.1-bn loan for expansion of Pakitan's Tarbela dam 22 March 2012 Iran curbs could push crude prices by 30 per cent: IMF chief 21 March 2012 US exempts Japan, 10 EU nations from Iran oil sanctions 21 March 2012 IMF chief lauds China’s efforts to rebalance economy 19 March 2012 Sweden tells Pakistan to abort Iran gas pipeline plan 17 March 2012 UK consumer groups call for total ban on doorstep selling by electricity suppliers 17 March 2012 EU blocks payment gateway for Iran 17 March 2012 China’s BoCom to raise $8.9 bn in private placement to boost capital 16 March 2012 Chinese Communist Party replaces prominent Politburo member following political scandal 15 March 2012 Fitch warns of risk to Britain’s top grade credit ratings 15 March 2012 Sir Richard Branson wants special loans for young entrepreneurs 14 March 2012 US to turn heat on China over rare earths exports 13 March 2012 Asian currencies weaken on slowing China growth 12 March 2012 FAO sees 2012 world wheat production at near-record 690 million tonnes 12 March 2012 US adds Vatican to potential money laundering centres list 10 March 2012 US jobs report better than expected 09 March 2012 Tokyo stocks up at 7-month high on Greece closing in on funds 09 March 2012 Cable calls for ‘compelling vision’ to drive UK economy 07 March 2012 UK card fraud lowest in 11 years 07 March 2012 Chinese stocks down for third day on global slowdown worries 07 March 2012 Mixed outlook for Asia-Pacific sovereigns, external risks, despite stronger balance sheets: S&P 06 March 2012 Putin emerges victorious in Russian elections 05 March 2012 Wen cuts economic growth target at National People’s Congress 05 March 2012 Banks quietly levy new fees to beat restrictive regulatory climate 02 March 2012 Upbeat economic data brightens oil prospects in US 02 March 2012 Protests rock Maldives’ parliament, MDP blocks president’s opening address 02 March 2012 Pakistan asks Interpol for Red Corner Notice against Musharraf 01 March 2012 US Fed selloff of AIG assets grosses $2.8 bn profit for taxpayers 29 February 2012 S&P cuts Greece's long-term ratings to 'selective default' 28 February 2012 UK Treasury orders Barclays Bank to pay half-a-billion pounds in tax 28 February 2012 Moscow citizens protest Putin’s autocratic rule 27 February 2012 HSBC profits at $21.9 billion on strong Asia growth 27 February 2012 G-20 puts off key decisions on aid to Europe 27 February 2012 Gillard defeats Rudd in Labor party leadership battle 27 February 2012 Pakistan’s second privately run train Shalimar Express to arrive in Karachi tonight 25 February 2012 The Bernanke Redemption 25 February 2012 India to press for BRICS bank at Mexico G20 meet 24 February 2012 US initial jobless claims at 4-year low 24 February 2012 Anti-Assad nations meet as Syrian killings continue 23 February 2012 Pakistan to approach Interpol to secure arrest of Pervez Musharraf 23 February 2012 UN nuclear agency calls inspection visit to Iran “failure” 22 February 2012 Red Cross calls for pause in violence in Syria to deliver aid 21 February 2012 North Korean delegation leaves for talks over nuclear programme 21 February 2012 Japan, US close to agreement on refiners’ cuts on Iran crude 21 February 2012 Euro zone finance ministers seal €130-billion Greece bailout 21 February 2012 Eurozone finance ministers expected to approve Greek bailout today 20 February 2012 UK govt bailed out banks Lloyds and RBS may post huge losses 20 February 2012 Iran stops crude sale to British and French companies 20 February 2012 Italian police bust $6-trillion US Treasury bonds fraud 18 February 2012 MI5 files reveal Nazi counterfeiting of British currency 18 February 2012 German president Christian Wulff resigns over corruption scandal 17 February 2012 US mortgage meltdown scenario improves 17 February 2012 Over 70 per cent UK families financially “on the edge” 17 February 2012 Claimants for jobless benefits drops in the US 17 February 2012 European shares retreat on delay in crucial Greece bailout 16 February 2012 US lags India, China and Brazil in R&D growth: Pentagon study 16 February 2012 Mumbai, Delhi among world’s cheapest cities 16 February 2012 Defiant Iran raises the nuclear ante 15 February 2012 Gulf region of immense importance to Indian foreign policy: Antony 14 February 2012 UK warned of possible rating downgrade: Moody's 14 February 2012 EU welcomes Greek austerity measures 14 February 2012 India-ASEAN talks to focus on economics, security 13 February 2012 Pak SC indicts Gilani; may face jail term 13 February 2012 Iran set to report its N-progress 11 February 2012 US asks TransCanada if Keystone X oil pipeline is using Indian steel 11 February 2012 America’s trade gap expands by 11.6 per cent to $558 billion in 2011 11 February 2012 Post coup, Maldives’ government calls Nasheed ‘traitor’, launches reprisals 11 February 2012 Bank of England to inject £50 billlion into British economy 10 February 2012 "May spend rest of life in jail", says Maldives ex-president Nasheed 09 February 2012 Germany to invest $4 bn in Kazakhstan in exchange for mining rare earths 09 February 2012 US consumers go for more credit to buy cars and fund education 08 February 2012 India, China can grow together, Beijing tells Krishna 08 February 2012 BRIC countries to lead ad spend: Warc 06 February 2012 China's annual economic growth may halve if crisis in Europe worsens: IMF 06 February 2012 Most Germans want Greece to exit euro 06 February 2012 Businesses in UK plan to cut capital investment spending: Survey 06 February 2012 Bank of England to inject £50 billion into UK economy 06 February 2012 Debt raises corporate collapse numbers in Q4 04 February 2012 Thousands of Muscovites join anti-Putin rally in freezing temperatures 04 February 2012 Russia pulls the plug on gas supplies to EU as temperatures plunge 04 February 2012 Survey reveals brighter prospects for British economy in 2012 04 February 2012 New US visa norms to benefit Indian professionals 03 February 2012 Pak PM Gilani to face SC over Zardari’s black money 03 February 2012 Britain’s economy to shrink in 2012: NIESR 03 February 2012 Geithner defends Frank-Dodd in the face of criticism from Republicans 03 February 2012 Britain may sue European countries against new EU grouping: Cameron 01 February 2012 Chinese manufacturing enters 2012 on sluggish note 01 February 2012 Royal Navy to moves naval destroyer Dauntless to Falklands 01 February 2012 Large South Asia companies may withstand turbulence In 2012 netter than smaller peers: S&P 01 February 2012 Confrontation in EU likely over fresh rescue package for Greece 31 January 2012 EU nations sign treaty to stop overspending 31 January 2012 Bipartisan bill in US Senate proposes tougher sanctions against Iran 31 January 2012 Despite risks Asian bank ratings outlook stable 31 January 2012 China's government debt at "overall safe level": premier Wen 30 January 2012 BHEL stock hammered on the bourses, as order inflow turns negative 30 January 2012 Fitch downgrades Belgium, Cyprus, Italy, Slovenia and Spain 28 January 2012 US fourth quarter GDP falls short of expectations, but exceeds Q3 figures 28 January 2012 Plurilateral trade deals undermine Doha Round prospects: IBSA 28 January 2012 $2 million worth of cocaine lands up at UN headquarters 28 January 2012 Asia to remain economic powerhouse of the world: ADB 27 January 2012 UK debt over £1 trillion for the first time 25 January 2012 Musharraf advised not to return to Pakistan: reports 25 January 2012 Euro struggles to stay above $1.300 level 24 January 2012 UK government to offer empty building space to entrepreneurs 23 January 2012 UK’s middle class will struggle till at least 2020: study 23 January 2012 Website protests work as US shelves anti-piracy bills 21 January 2012 Greek debt talks to continue today 21 January 2012 Britain to clock 0.6 per cent growth: IMF 20 January 2012 Job losses in UK at 16-year high, official data show 20 January 2012 Coup bid in Bangladesh foiled, claims army 19 January 2012 China’s short term lending rates fall after PBOC injects money 19 January 2012 71 % Harvard business grads expect US economy to sink further 19 January 2012 China home prices down in worst performance in 2011 18 January 2012 World Bank warns developing countries of economic shocks 18 January 2012 ECB president calls for effective action to save financial markets 18 January 2012 S&P cuts EFSF credit rating one notch 17 January 2012 Britain to promote London as renminbi market hub 17 January 2012 Greek PM bets on timely debt-swap deal 16 January 2012 Moody's maintains French AAA credit rating 16 January 2012 China’s economy down to 30-month low 16 January 2012 Despite sales rebound retailers face uncertainty in slowing global economy 16 January 2012 S&P downgrades ratings of France, 8 other euro zone nations 14 January 2012 OECD indicators continue to point to slowdown in major world economies 14 January 2012 China records first decline of forex reserves in Q4 since 1998 14 January 2012 Documents reveal Fed failed to read the coming mortgage finance bust 13 January 2012 UK keeps interest rates unchanged at 0.5% 13 January 2012 Spain and Italy's borrowing costs fall 13 January 2012 China inflation changes little in December 12 January 2012 India China to contribute to half of global growth in 2012 12 January 2012 China's 2011 foreign trade soars 22.5 % 11 January 2012 Merkel warns on Greek’s next tranche 10 January 2012 China-Japan- S Korea regional free trade talks to start in 2012 09 January 2012 Sarkozy, Monti warn of threat to Europe 09 January 2012 PM Greets African National Congress on its Centenary 09 January 2012 US Navy rescues Iranians held hostage by pirates 07 January 2012 China, Japan, South Korea worried over new sanctions against Iran 07 January 2012 Obama’s new military strategy shifts focus to Asia-Pacific, Middle East 07 January 2012 ‘War of Hormuz’ in offing as Iran, West up stakes 07 January 2012 UK car sales fall 4.4% in 2011 06 January 2012 China uncovers $84-bn fudging in local government debt 04 January 2012 Property prices decline in 60 of China’s top 100 cities 04 January 2012 Singapore to cut politicians' pay by 30% from 21 May 04 January 2012 India-Saudi trade touches $26 billion; new investments, JVs eyed 04 January 2012 Nigeria withdraws fuel subsidies amid fears of labour unrest 02 January 2012 China looks at capital account convertibility of renminbi 02 January 2012 UK mortgage debt softens by another 8.6 billion 31 December 2011 Yields at fresh bond auction dash Italy’s hopes of quick economic recovery 30 December 2011 UK government asked to leverage potential of farming 30 December 2011 China shifts FDI focus to hi-tech areas 30 December 2011 China’s factory output down in December amid negative cues 30 December 2011 UK unemployment seen at its worst in 20 years in 2012 29 December 2011 Eurozone banks park record cash with ECB 29 December 2011 Workers at LG plant in China strike over bonus 28 December 2011 UK workers’ living standards slump 28 % in four years 28 December 2011 German companies upbeat amidst euro crisis 28 December 2011 Deflation returns to Japan as production drops 28 December 2011 Zardari vows to battle on as Pakistan President 28 December 2011 Morgan Stanley to cut 580 jobs in New York City 28 December 2011 UK could relapse into recession, faces bleak 2012: think tank 27 December 2011 Court in China sentences dissident to 10 years on subversion charges 27 December 2011 French jobless rate hits record high in November 27 December 2011 US firms acquiring assets from distressed European banks 27 December 2011 Brazil overtakes UK to become the world's sixth largest economy 26 December 2011 Banks prepare to deal in pre-euro currencies if EU collapses 26 December 2011 Pakistan, China in $1.6 billion currency swap deal to boost trade 24 December 2011 Countries eye Canada as China cuts rare earth exports 23 December 2011 China’s business confidence index drops to 41.7 %: poll 23 December 2011 ECB chief economist Stark warns against IMF funds for eurozone 23 December 2011 Eurozone banks parking ECB bailout funds with ECB 23 December 2011 $32 bn vanishes from oil-rich Angola’s state coffers 22 December 2011 Spain’s borrowing costs fall to less than half 20 December 2011 New US bill targets call centre jobs overseas 20 December 2011 UK Chancellor Osborne favours Vickers report on banking shake-up 20 December 2011 China’s economic growth may slow down in 2012: Nomura 20 December 2011 Germany may pay full ESM contribution in 2012: FM 19 December 2011 Syria signs deal with Arab League to avert showdown at the UN 19 December 2011 China November housing prices down to lowest level 19 December 2011 UK Chancellor to back banking shake-up 19 December 2011 ECB chief urges quick action on European bailout fund 19 December 2011 Russia gains WTO membership 17 December 2011 Village in China fights back forced land acquisition 17 December 2011 Russia to back India’s UN ambitions 16 December 2011 IMF chief warns of crisis escalating globally 16 December 2011 Eurozone inflation stable at 3.0 per cent in November 16 December 2011 China’s November FDI down 9.76 % to $8.76 billion 16 December 2011 Former Russian speaker to step down from Duma 15 December 2011 Merkel pushes for greater budget discipline 15 December 2011 China imposes additional duties on US cars 15 December 2011 US Congressional panel moots $700-mn Pak aid freeze 14 December 2011 Billionaire Prokhorov to oppose Putin in Russian presidential election 13 December 2011 Canada pulls out of Kyoto Protocol 13 December 2011 Joblessness tops world's worry list: global BBC poll 13 December 2011 UK recession may be deeper than expected 13 December 2011 China, US, India break deadlock on emissions deal 12 December 2011 UK alliance partners scrap over prospects of isolation in Europe 12 December 2011 US refuses to rescue indebted European nations through IMF 12 December 2011 Thousands protest in Moscow against electoral fraud 12 December 2011 Britain’s controversial tax chief to quit next year, but whistleblower faces prosecution 10 December 2011 Moody’s downgrades French banks 10 December 2011 Eurozone deal leaves Britain isolated 09 December 2011 China inflation eases to 5.5 per cent after three-year high of 6.5 per cent 09 December 2011 US household wealth down in second successive quarter 09 December 2011 European regulators call on banks to raise capital 09 December 2011 Hong Kong banks vulnerable to European slump : IMF 09 December 2011 ‘Extraordinarily dangerous situation’ for Europe: Sarkozy 09 December 2011 Threat of France losing triple-A rating hangs over EU summit 08 December 2011 Countries fail to bridge differences at climate talks 07 December 2011 Occupy Wall Street shifts focus to US housing crisis 07 December 2011 Shale gas industry to have huge impact on US economy: Study 07 December 2011 China’s foreign trade contains ‘unsustainable’ elements: Government white paper 07 December 2011 Income inequality at its widest in 30 years: OECD 06 December 2011 IMF to disburse €2.2 billion in stand-by credit to Greece 06 December 2011 S&P warns of mass downgrade of euro zone countries 06 December 2011 Putin’s party suffers setback in Russian elections 05 December 2011 Italian PM Monti to lobby parliament for €30-bn spending cuts 05 December 2011 Fuel poverty hits people hard in parts of UK: Study 05 December 2011 China rules out use of forex reserves to bail out Europe 03 December 2011 Workers strike in China hits Singapore electronics firm 03 December 2011 Bank of England calls for cuts in dividend, bonus 02 December 2011 Merkel not to back expanded role for ECB 02 December 2011 US House approves bill seeking faster green cards for Indian tech professionals 01 December 2011 China reduces banks’ reserve requirements to spur flagging growth 01 December 2011 Central banks unite to stave off euro crisis; markets buoyed 01 December 2011 UK public sector workers strike work 30 November 2011 Japan’s industrial production up 2.4 per cent in October 30 November 2011 China raises poverty threshold to 2,300 yuan 30 November 2011 US ready to help resolve euro zone debt crisis, says Obama 29 November 2011 Bloomberg report questions Fed role in 2008 crisis 29 November 2011 Foreign investors pull out $2.7 billion from emerging markets in one week: EPFR 29 November 2011 Black Friday weekend expected to unleash shopping frenzy from today 28 November 2011 China looking to invest in US, European infrastructure 28 November 2011 Britain preparing emergency plans for eurozone collapse 28 November 2011 France and Germany seek changes in EU treaties 25 November 2011 Failed German bond adds to fears over European debt crisis 24 November 2011 UK banks being dishonest on opposing tougher capital rules: Jenkins 23 November 2011 Supercommittee failure sends Republicans scrambling to beat defense cuts 23 November 2011 US, allies hit Iran with fresh sanctions 22 November 2011 China to allow equal access to foreign suppliers: US official 22 November 2011 UK severs banking ties with Iran, US and Canada to follow 21 November 2011 Japanese exports fall amid bearish global economic outlook 21 November 2011 Singapore economic growth projected lower at 1-3 per cent in 2012 21 November 2011 China calls for US cooperation to fight global economic distress 21 November 2011 Only business can get UK out of mess, says trade body 19 November 2011 Act fast on euro zone rescue fund, urges ECB chief 18 November 2011 Cameron Merkel to meet in Berlin today 18 November 2011 Italians need to make sacrifices: Monti 18 November 2011 US Fed member allays fears over European debt 18 November 2011 Occupy Wall Street demonstrators to highlight income disparities, corporate malfeasance 18 November 2011 Many Americans expect to keep working into their 80s to retire 17 November 2011 France and Germany clash over ECB role 17 November 2011 Asia-Pacific to play key role in defining world’s future: Obama 17 November 2011 Oil trades at highest level even as US pump prices remain steady 17 November 2011 Europe's crisis: beyond finance 15 November 2011 Floods may hit Japanese investments into Thailand 15 November 2011 Pak set to prune ‘negative list’ for Indian imports: official 15 November 2011 India Economic Summit: Body for environment, infrastructure projects mooted 14 November 2011 China not doing enough on currency: Obama 14 November 2011 Fall in Scottish private sector growth steeper in October 14 November 2011 India calls for ‘fair representation’ in IMF, World Bank 14 November 2011 UK government plans £50-bn emergency cash injection to boost growth 14 November 2011 Eurozone bailout fund buys its own bonds 14 November 2011 Top UK business leaders call for tax cut; govt unlikely to oblige 14 November 2011 Japan offers to join APEC forum 12 November 2011 UK business leaders call for tax cuts; government unlikely to oblige 12 November 2011 SEC ‘disciplines’ eight employees for failure to spot Madoff fraud 12 November 2011 Pakistani entrepreneurs plan to relocate textile units to Bangladesh 12 November 2011 Spain could be much worse than Italy, warns report 12 November 2011 S&P accidentally downgrades France’s AAA rating 11 November 2011 Finally, Russia gets green light to join WTO 11 November 2011 China’s imports rise, exports slow 11 November 2011 Tokyo bourse puts Olympus on delisting watch 10 November 2011 Britain likely to slip into downturn amid crisis in Europe 10 November 2011 Bangladesh may drop complaint over EU trade preference to Pak textiles 09 November 2011 European crisis costs Italian premier Berlusconi support 09 November 2011 India to push regional integration at SAARC summit 09 November 2011 Inflation in China slows most in three years 09 November 2011 India calls for lifting trade and investment barriers in Shanghai Cooperation zone 08 November 2011 Lucas Papademos tipped to be next Greece PM 08 November 2011 Carnegie Endowment to establish South Asia Centre in Delhi 08 November 2011 Europe, the international system and a generational shift 08 November 2011 Italy slides deeper in trouble; Swiss franc falls 07 November 2011 Eurogroup looks to speed up work on bail out fund 07 November 2011 Papandreou survives confidence vote, calls for national unity government 05 November 2011 G20 vows to boost liquidity, flexibility 04 November 2011 Developing world should not be hit by Greek solution: PM 04 November 2011 India aims to double exports to $500 bn in three years 04 November 2011 New ECB chief surprises markets with 25 bps rate cut 04 November 2011 G-20 in disarray as Greek bail-out plan totters 03 November 2011 US Fed leaves rates untouched, no new action to spur growth 03 November 2011 Eminent British architect proposes ambitious £50-bn Thames Hub project 03 November 2011 Greek tragedy unfolds at Cannes 03 November 2011 India may help bail out Eurozone: Pranab 02 November 2011 Papandreou shocks Europe with referendum call 02 November 2011 India has a stake in Eurozone's success: PM 02 November 2011 Japan to face of ¥40-trillion losses on government intervention in foreign exchange markets 02 November 2011 Surveys point to slow growth of China’s manufacturing 01 November 2011 Global economy on verge deeper jobs recession: ILO 01 November 2011 Jafza sees 12 per cent growth in food and beverage sector investments 31 October 2011 Remove tanks from streets, Arab League tells Syria’s Assad 31 October 2011 China seeks to leverage European debt to push renminbi agenda 31 October 2011 Japan intervenes to hold down rising yen 31 October 2011 World population hits seven-bn mark today; experts zero in on UP 31 October 2011 Whirlpool to cut 5,000 jobs, close Arkansas plant 28 October 2011 EU looks to China to fund eurozone bailout 28 October 2011 Rapid decline in Indian student numbers in Australia 28 October 2011 Indian, Chinese firms emerge front-runners for Afghan mining, oil deals 27 October 2011 EU agrees on 50-% Greek debt write-down, $1.4 billion rescue fund 27 October 2011 President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner wins re-election by record vote in Argentina 24 October 2011 Japanese exports rise by 2.4 per cent in September 24 October 2011 Euro banks' Greek bond write downs may top 60 per cent 22 October 2011 India inks fresh trade pact with Nepal; extends $250m credit 22 October 2011 China calls for inclusive political transition in Libya 21 October 2011 France-Germany fail to agree on bail out plan 21 October 2011 India to consider zero duty for Pakistani goods to boost trade relations 21 October 2011 China divests $36.5 billion of US bonds after S&P's downgrade 20 October 2011 UK financial sector ombudsman issues fresh guidance on debt collection 20 October 2011 Solar panel manufacturers in US seek action against dumping by China 20 October 2011 EU bank recap cost estimated at less than €100 billion 20 October 2011 Citigroup agrees to pay $285 million to settle SEC probe 20 October 2011 Lord Wolfson offers prize for best Eurozone exit strategy 20 October 2011 Violence breaks out in Athens as two-day general strike begins 19 October 2011 Moody’s warns of downgrade risk to Spain’s rating 19 October 2011 India, China have second-highest prevalence of fraud: survey 19 October 2011 Moody’s warns of slapping negative outlook on France’s Aaa credit rating 19 October 2011 Over 200,000 sign petition demanding planning reform in UK 18 October 2011 PM calls for early conclusion of India-Brazil-South Africa trade pact 18 October 2011 China’s economy grew 9.1 % in 1Q '11 18 October 2011 UAE to outpace China to become India's largest trading partner by 2025: HSBC 17 October 2011 UK economy at dangerous juncture warns E&Y's ITEM Club 17 October 2011 Occupy Wall Street shows muscle with big Times Square demonstration 17 October 2011 India not keen on IMF intervention in Euro zone crisis 15 October 2011 Italy's Berlusoni wins confidence vote 15 October 2011 G20 meeting to focus on eurozone debt crisis 14 October 2011 Fitch Ratings downgrades four European banks 14 October 2011 S&P downgrades Spain on weak growth outlook 14 October 2011 China’s growth slows down amid global turmoil 14 October 2011 Celluloid wars on Wall Street 13 October 2011 Pakistan to give MFN status to India: Khar 13 October 2011 Oil prices dip on lower demand estimates 13 October 2011 Bleak outlook to hit payouts at US banks 13 October 2011 Slovakian deal boosts Wall Street, global markets 13 October 2011 US Senate approves bill targeting yuan 13 October 2011 India-Vietnam target $7bn bilateral trade by 2015 12 October 2011 UK economy slowed in third quarter: BCC 11 October 2011 RBS to restrict basic account holders to limited range of cash machines 11 October 2011 Europe not in agreement over Greek writedowns 11 October 2011 Sectarian violence breaks out in Egypt 10 October 2011 Fitch cuts Italy, Spain ratings; says outlook negative 08 October 2011 ECB to spend 40 billion euros on covered bonds 08 October 2011 Recovery close to faltering: Bernanke 08 October 2011 Steep fall in US consumer credit in August 08 October 2011 BoE injects £75-bn through further quantitative easing 08 October 2011 Moody’s downgrades a dozen UK banks 07 October 2011 Moody’s cuts Italy’s credit rating three notches 05 October 2011 Bernanke to push for added monetary stimulus if needed 05 October 2011 European crisis: precise solutions in an imprecise reality 04 October 2011 Europe defers decision on unblocking frozen loans for Greece 04 October 2011 China warns Washington on bill to force yuan rise 04 October 2011 Big Japanese manufacturers see improving confidence 03 October 2011 Don’t change Greek bailout terms for private sector says Deutshe Bank chief 03 October 2011 Inflation in UK to rise to 5 per cent: BoE economist 30 September 2011 S&P, Fitch downgrade New Zealand’ s credit rating 30 September 2011 German parliament approves EFSF expansion 29 September 2011 Rebellion by government forces in Syria, could spin out of control warns UN 29 September 2011 UK opposes EU’s financial tax 29 September 2011 European Commission approves in principle tax proposal, presents eurobonds 28 September 2011 US senate reaches deal to avert government shut down 27 September 2011 India spreading benefits of growth: PM 24 September 2011 Doha round of WTO talks stuck, solution not before 2013: Khullar 24 September 2011 US lawmakers fight over spending on disasters, threaten to derail government finances 24 September 2011 China won't play saviour to world again 23 September 2011 Currency wars looming, warns Mukherjee 23 September 2011 Global markets shiver on fears of economic chill 23 September 2011 US Green Card programme fails to lure wealthy Indians 22 September 2011 Deloitte’s "Dconomics" warns of severe impact of possible US recession on India 22 September 2011 Greece adds new austerity measures to secure €8-bn IMF installment 22 September 2011 Fed warning pushes Asian stocks down 22 September 2011 Weaker growth, debt concerns weigh on Asia-Pacific sovereign credit quality: S&P 22 September 2011 IMF reduces UK growth forecast to 1.1 per cent down from 1.5 per cent 22 September 2011 Debt crisis has upped European banks' risks by €300 billion: IMF 21 September 2011 IMF cuts global economic growth forecast to 4 per cent 21 September 2011 African Union accords recognition to Libya’s NTC 21 September 2011 Bernanke, Mervyn King tolerant to inflation to spur economy 20 September 2011 Deficit reduction plan spreads pain fairly, broadly: White House 20 September 2011 India to take over presidency of G-24 19 September 2011 Obama to present $1.5-trillion tax raising plan 19 September 2011 UK mulls mutualising Post Office as part of Royal Mail revamp 19 September 2011 Don’t depend on BRICS bailout, WB chief warns Europe 19 September 2011 US warns Pakistan on Iran gas pipeline deal: report 17 September 2011 Time running out for Europe: chancellor George Osborne 17 September 2011 Tensions surface between EU and US at Polish meet 17 September 2011 India convenes meet of BRICS finance ministers in Washington DC 17 September 2011 Asia-Pacific economies vulnerable to another global financial crisis: S&P 16 September 2011 Euro zone sovereign debt crisis seen spilling over to banks 15 September 2011 ECB lends dollars to eurozone banks amid fears over debt 15 September 2011 Unions in UK prepare ballot papers for millions of public sector workers 15 September 2011 BRICS countries need to more than buy Euro bonds: Lagarde 14 September 2011 Jalil vows to rule Libya with ‘moderate Isam’ 14 September 2011 50pence tax rate costing UK £500 million 14 September 2011 Western debt crisis fuelling inflation in India: Pranab 13 September 2011 Blast at French nuclear-waste plant kills 1 12 September 2011 Greek government to levy new property tax to address budget shortfall 12 September 2011 Inflation remains top priority for China 12 September 2011 US auto majors in crucial wage talks with UAW 10 September 2011 UK's unions threaten to escalate campaign against spending cuts 10 September 2011 Risk of negative growth high: OECD 10 September 2011 Major power outage hits parts of California, Arizona and Mexico 09 September 2011 Consumer caution hurting economy, says Bernanke 09 September 2011 Obama unveils $450 billion spending and tax-cut plan to revive US economy 09 September 2011 Japanese economy in April-June shrank more than earlier reported 09 September 2011 Inflation rate moderates from three-year high in China 09 September 2011 Upset stomachs cause loss of 11 million work days 08 September 2011 UK unions oppose Siemen's selection for Crossrail project 07 September 2011 UK car sales rise for the first time in 14 months in August 07 September 2011 Lloyds most complained about among financial brands in UK 07 September 2011 Teesta, transit pacts on hold; India, Bangladesh agree on interim deals 06 September 2011 Zoellick wants China to hasten structural reforms 05 September 2011 US mounts pressure on Switzerland to divulge names of tax evaders 05 September 2011 US regulator set to sue big banks over sub-prime mortgage losses 03 September 2011 Global economy in 'danger zone': World Bank chief 03 September 2011 China's non-manufacturing sector growth slows in August 03 September 2011 White House cuts US growth forecast 02 September 2011 India warns developed world against protectionism 02 September 2011 Fitch warns of likely downgrade of China's yuan debt rating 02 September 2011 FDIC concerned about BofA's $8.5-bn on mortgage settlement with investors 02 September 2011 Libya: a premature victory celebration 31 August 2011 British business, banking lobbies hit out at possible ring fencing of retail, investment arms 31 August 2011 Melbourne most liveable city: Global Liveability Survey 31 August 2011 Yoshihiko Noda to take over as Japan's 6th PM in five years 30 August 2011 Hurricane Irene devastates parts of US East Coast 29 August 2011 Conflicting reports about clashes near Damascus mosque 27 August 2011 UN chief calls for deployment of police force to Libya 27 August 2011 UK second quarter growth dips to 0.2 per cent 26 August 2011 Bank of America dips into Warren Buffett's Berkshire for $5-billion bailout 26 August 2011 Japanese prime minister Naoto Kan steps down 26 August 2011 Study ties climate shift to civil strife in tropical countries 25 August 2011 Australian unions call for interest rate cuts to spur manufacturing 25 August 2011 South Africa opposes US resolution on Libyan assets 25 August 2011 Switzerland, UK agree to end dispute over tax evasion 25 August 2011 Japan’s Yen climbs despite Government's new measures 25 August 2011 Libya to hold elections in eight months: NTC chairman 25 August 2011 Number of graduates in low skill work force rises in UK 24 August 2011 China may achieve a trade balance next year 24 August 2011 Japan announces $100-bn credit facility to help companies combat rising yen 24 August 2011 Moody’s cuts Japan’s rating amid soaring debt, political turmoil 24 August 2011 US Fed secretly lent $1.2 trillion to top banks during crisis 23 August 2011 UK economic growth weakest among G7, barring Japan 23 August 2011 Britain's household finance index drops to record low 22 August 2011 US won't default on debt: Biden tells China 22 August 2011 Tobin tax would spell 'economic suicide' for the UK: Michael Spencer 22 August 2011 India to clear oil debt to Iran by end-August 22 August 2011 India, South Africa mulling ban on chrome ore exports to China 22 August 2011 Britain not producing enough engineers: Sir James Dyson 17 August 2011 No immediate quick fix to debt worries from Merkel - Sarkozy summit 17 August 2011 UK holds bank rates steady as inflation rises 17 August 2011 India, China’s FDI inflows surge during first half of 2011 17 August 2011 Re-examining the Arab Spring 16 August 2011 Starbucks chief urges boycott of campaign donations 16 August 2011 China’s Supreme Court says citizens can sue govt for public records 16 August 2011 Japanese economy contracts for third straight quarter 16 August 2011 Buffett calls on super rich to pay more in taxes 16 August 2011 UK to cut income tax rate for top earners 16 August 2011 German GDP growth slows sharply 16 August 2011 Eurozone in deeper mess than US: World Bank chief 13 August 2011 US, European debt crises threaten Chinese export growth 13 August 2011 Italy announces $65-bn austerity measures 13 August 2011 French economy clocks zero growth 12 August 2011 US Postal Service proposes to eliminate 120,000 jobs 12 August 2011 China, India, Indonesia at highest economic risk from disasters: Maplecroft 11 August 2011 Outnumbered, outmanoeuvred UK police struggle to prevent fresh riots 10 August 2011 View US downgrade in right perspective: S&P's Deven Sharma 10 August 2011 China's exports up 20.4 % in July 10 August 2011 US downgrade won't impact IT sector: NASSCOM 09 August 2011 Qualified foreign investors allowed to invest up to $13 billion in Indian mutual funds 09 August 2011 China's passenger car sales slow down in July 09 August 2011 China's inflation rate accelerates to a 37-month high to 6.5 % in July 09 August 2011 ECB to buy eurozone bonds to avert crisis from expanding 08 August 2011 China likely to increase interest rates again 08 August 2011 No immediate impact of US downgarde on Asia Pacific, says S&P 08 August 2011 US downgrading will hit India's exports: FIEO 06 August 2011 Italy, France agree to hold emergency G7 meeting on debt crisis 06 August 2011 China condemns "short-sighted" political wrangling in US 06 August 2011 S&P downgrade a grave situation: Pranab Mukherjee 06 August 2011 Why S&P downgraded the US 06 August 2011 S&P lowers US rating from `AAA' to `AA+' 06 August 2011 Indian markets panic on US fears 06 August 2011 US may be in double dip recession: Analysts 05 August 2011 Student visa applications for Australia from India down 63 per cent 03 August 2011 Moody’s allows US to keep AAA credit rating 03 August 2011 UK think tank calls for easing austerity regime to spur demand 03 August 2011 Saudi Prince to build 1,000 m skyscraper, dwarfing Dubai's Burj Al Khalifa 03 August 2011 US still at risk of rating downgrade, feel Citi, Moody’s 03 August 2011 US Senate approves debt deal, averts government default 02 August 2011 UK economy slows to 0.2 per cent in July as manufacturing wilts 01 August 2011 China manufacturing activity dipped in July 01 August 2011 Foxconn to deploy over 1 million robots 01 August 2011 Obama strikes debt deal ahead of voting 01 August 2011 India-Japan free trade pact comes into effect 01 August 2011 US debt plan hangs fire as Senate defeats Republican bill 30 July 2011 Japanese government unveils aggressive spending plan 30 July 2011 India to pay for Iranian crude through Turkish bank 29 July 2011 Dianne Farrell to lead America inc's infrastructure push in India 29 July 2011 Apple has more cash in hand than the US government 29 July 2011 Obama calls for `Plan B' as US debt talks deadlock 27 July 2011 Greece's second bailout to have 'limited' impact of debt burden: Moody's 26 July 2011 Greece to get €109-billion bailout 22 July 2011 Global population to reach 7 billion by October-end 21 July 2011 Financial reforms critical to transforming Chinese economy: IMF 21 July 2011 Japan records surprise trade surplus in three months 21 July 2011 Germany, France reach accord on euro debt crisis before the European summit 21 July 2011 Climate change debate outside UNSC’s mandate: India 21 July 2011 Clinton, Mukherjee for boosting India US partnership 20 July 2011 Clinton urges India to take leadership role in Asia 20 July 2011 Full text of India-US joint statement 20 July 2011 Iran oil payments row: Early resolution, says India 20 July 2011 Gold hits all-time high of over $1,600 on debt worries 19 July 2011 EU looks to curb US role in tracking terrorist funds 16 July 2011 UK must tax rich harder to sustain ageing population: fiscal panel 15 July 2011 IMF says Ireland could return to makets if leaders stemmed contagion 15 July 2011 China’s GDP at 9.5 % in Q2: NBS 13 July 2011 Italy's borrowing costs rise with spreading euro crisis 13 July 2011 Chinese companies get red flags from Moody’s 12 July 2011 China's forex reserves touch $3.2 trillion 12 July 2011 Major economies signal slowdown: OECD 12 July 2011 China's June imports at 20-month low 11 July 2011 Europe mulls curbing influence of “big three” rating agencies 09 July 2011 Chinese govt targets fake goods’ manufacturers, plans complaint centers 09 July 2011 US consumers take on more debt, up credit card use 09 July 2011 Debt contagion feared to hit Spain and Italy 09 July 2011 IMF approves €3.2-bn loan to Greece 09 July 2011 China's June CPI index touches three-year high of 6.4 per cent 09 July 2011 Global financial crissis raises Europe's suicide rates 09 July 2011 Buffett bets heavy on expansion; discounts second recession 09 July 2011 German exports record stronger-than-expected recovery in May 08 July 2011 China raises interest rate by 25 bps for the third time this year 08 July 2011 The Queen is broke; long live the Queen! 07 July 2011 Syria: A gullible West and the demonisation of Assad 06 July 2011 Australian central bank keeps interest rate at 4.75 % 05 July 2011 Grant’s is world’s third largest Scotch whisky by retail value 05 July 2011 Scotch is now ‘Made in Scotland’ only! 05 July 2011 Chinese banks could face negative credit outlook: Moody's 05 July 2011 US June manufacturing data posts better-than-expected results 02 July 2011 Hendra virus horse death resurfaces in Australia 02 July 2011 Iran may halt crude supplies to India in August 01 July 2011 Japan implements compulsory power cuts for the first time in 37 years 01 July 2011 UK enacts new anti-graft law; bribe-givers face 10-yr sentence 01 July 2011 Japan's business confidence at its lowest level, recovery seen by year end 01 July 2011 Stunning turnaround in Strauss-Kahn sexual-assault case 01 July 2011 German parliament dumps nuclear energy; shutdown in 2022 01 July 2011 China's June manufacturing growth shows signs of slowdown 01 July 2011 US debt burden on "unsustainable trajectory": IMF 30 June 2011 UK Banks fall behind global rivals, reduce recovery prospects 30 June 2011 Gulf nations top US list of slave trade offenders 29 June 2011 China sign $15-bn deals with Germany 29 June 2011 India’s New York mission exempted from payment of property taxes 29 June 2011 48-hour strike paralyses Greece ahead of austerity vote 28 June 2011 China’s 2010 fiscal deficit at $124 billion 28 June 2011 India, China to boost cooperation in healthcare 25 June 2011 G-20 vows action to stabilise world food prices 25 June 2011 China to start Beijing-Shanghai bullet train service amidst negative comments 23 June 2011 Oil tumbles as IEA announces release of 60 million barrels of stock 23 June 2011 World's wealthiest richer than before, Indians amongst top 12 23 June 2011 Consumer confidence on the wane in developed countries 22 June 2011 London Underground drivers end first strike 20 June 2011 Eurozone crisis seen as `another Lehman' 20 June 2011 Eurozone governments defer final decision on Greek lifeline 20 June 2011 US government to get tough with web hackers 18 June 2011 UK unions threaten worst wave of strikes since 1926 18 June 2011 Corrupt Chinese officials stashed away over $120 billion overseas: report 18 June 2011 HSBC, Citi get nod to underwrite China corporate debt 16 June 2011 UK government to sell bank assets 16 June 2011 Greek PM to reshuffle cabinet amid political turmoil 16 June 2011 Putin sees Russian economy recovering to pre-crisis levels by 2012 16 June 2011 UK to face wave of union militancy, starting Sunday 16 June 2011 Greek workers protest austerity measures as EU fails to agree on fresh bailout 15 June 2011 China’s central bank hikes reserve ratios for ninth time since October 14 June 2011 Banking secrecy, tax havens undermining global financial stability: Mukherjee 13 June 2011 UK MP Bryant slams Coalition’s new initiative on unemployment 11 June 2011 US may get dragged into South China Sea dispute 11 June 2011 India could well experience the effects of an oil price shock if oil prices continue to rise 11 June 2011 US condemns Syria’s “outrageous use of violence" 11 June 2011 £5-bn white-collar employment initiative to be announced in the UK today 10 June 2011 Dubai’s tax-free property returns attract Indian investors 10 June 2011 Constitution framing goes online in tech-savvy Iceland 09 June 2011 UK government asks departments to release land for housing 08 June 2011 China settles dispute with US over subsidies to wind power firms 08 June 2011 China's warning on "excessive" US assets sends dollar crashing 07 June 2011 Tests to reveal if deadly E coli originated on German farm 06 June 2011 Vietnamese students protest Chinese actions in disputed territories 06 June 2011 Australia gets serious about cyber defence strategy 04 June 2011 India among world's top four wealth creators: Boston Consulting 02 June 2011 Hundreds take ill in Germany in deadly E coli infection outbreak 02 June 2011 UK to crack down on rogue credit brokers 02 June 2011 Japan’s economy shows more signs of recovery following March earthquake 31 May 2011 China hikes electricity tariffs for businesses and farms 31 May 2011 Saudi Arabia plans to cap work permits of expatriates at 6 years 30 May 2011 Africa emerging as pivot of global economic growth: Manmohan Singh 30 May 2011 EU, IMF to press Greece on austerity measures 30 May 2011 China not manipulating currency value 28 May 2011 UK business secretary Cable warns of another crash 27 May 2011 DP World to list on London Stock Exchange as well 26 May 2011 India offers $5 billion line of credit to Africa 24 May 2011 India working quietly to find consensus IMF candidate 24 May 2011 Study calls for sweeping changes in UK railway system 21 May 2011 Tata Steel to axe 1,500 jobs in UK, blames construction slump and carbon laws 21 May 2011 Japan's woes grow as economy slips into recession 19 May 2011 UK government report calls for ‘mutualisation’ of postal service 19 May 2011 UK Bribery Act seen to add to armoury against corruption 18 May 2011 Citi consortia to advise Pakistan's state oil firm on offshore bond sale 17 May 2011 Global recession affected world’s top innovators in 2009: Booz & Company 17 May 2011 India-Asean FTA seen to open up huge opportunities for Indian business 16 May 2011 India, Brazil heading for `inevitable' financial crisis: report 14 May 2011 US welcomes Indian PM's Kabul visit 14 May 2011 USTA for reform in US visa system to spur tourism in US 13 May 2011 UK household incomes may return to 2004 levels: Study 13 May 2011 Rising labour costs may force fashion accessories maker Coach to shift from China 13 May 2011 Asian stocks drop on fears of China's monetary tightening 13 May 2011 China ups banks' reserve requirement for a fifth time this year 12 May 2011 Subbarao calls for mechanisms to enforce global financial discipline 10 May 2011 China’s April trade surplus overshoots expectations 10 May 2011 Trade must deliver more to LDCs: Lamy 09 May 2011 US, China to begin crucial talks on range of issues 09 May 2011 Euro nations divided on more funds for Greece 09 May 2011 Sectarian clashes threaten Egypt's economic recovery 09 May 2011 Motorola Mobility offered $100mn tax incentive to stay on in Illinois 07 May 2011 UK car sales continue downward spiral 07 May 2011 Iranian power struggle intensifies 07 May 2011 US regulators working on ways to track financial system fault lines: Bernanke 06 May 2011 China seeks to allay US fears on yuan 06 May 2011 Crude bounces back after record slump 06 May 2011 Portugal secures €78-bn bail out package from IMF 05 May 2011 US should open doors to Chinese investment: report 04 May 2011 Chinese social-networking site Renren files for IPO in the US 03 May 2011 China's manufacturing growth slowed in April 02 May 2011 UK's Audit Commission may face probe for squandering money 26 April 2011 Foreign investment in China surges 33 per cent 19 April 2011 Standand & Poor’s warns US on downgrade of AAA status 19 April 2011 Irish banks dowgraded to junk staus by Moody’s 19 April 2011 British firms should start spending now: economist 18 April 2011 China struggles to tame inflation 18 April 2011 Emerging Europe and Central Asia back on the growth path: World Bank 16 April 2011 Oil to boil again on Middle East unrest: Survey 16 April 2011 G20 frames plan to address imbalances 16 April 2011 Moody's downgrades Ireland’s credit rating to one grade above ‘junk’ 16 April 2011 UK to be among major economies under review by IMF 16 April 2011 China trade deficit with BRIC countries up 50.5 per cent 15 April 2011 Chinese economy expanded in March amid high inflation 15 April 2011 China's forex reserves swell to more than $3 trillion 14 April 2011 BRICS agree to use local currencies for mutual credit 14 April 2011 Number of millionaires in China close to a million: Report 13 April 2011 Reverse brain-drain, women's empowerment among Frost & Sullivan's global megatrends till 2020: 13 April 2011 IMF pegs China growth at 9.6; India down to 8.2 per cent 13 April 2011 China’s trade policies to face pressure at BRICS meet 13 April 2011 IMF projects 4.5 per cent global economic growth in 2011 and 2012 12 April 2011 Manmohan, Hu likely to grab the limelight at BRICS meet 12 April 2011 Japan's northeast jolted again by strong quake 11 April 2011 British families to have £910 less to spend this year: CEBR report 11 April 2011 China reports first trade deficit in seven years 11 April 2011 Obama strikes deal with opposition, averts shutdown 09 April 2011 Nuclear radiation from Japan reaches Pakistan: PAEC 09 April 2011 Iceland referendum may reject fresh debt repayment plan 09 April 2011 US seeks details from HSBC on illicit accounts stashed in India 09 April 2011 Ratings of 19 UK banks may be cut: Moody's 08 April 2011 Strong quake hits Japan's northeast, raises tsunami fears 07 April 2011 Cutting the red tape: UK could scrap up to 21,000 ‘senseless’ regulations 07 April 2011 Cameron offers £950-mn aid to fund schools in Pakistan 06 April 2011 China hikes interest rates again to quell inflation 05 April 2011 US inflation spike not expected to last: Bernanke 05 April 2011 Legislative gridlock continues as US legislators battle over budget cuts 05 April 2011 Centre of gravity of the urban world shifting to India, China: McKinsey 05 April 2011 US begins accepting H-1B applications 02 April 2011 India calls for increased South-South cooperation in population policy and development 02 April 2011 Nasdaq OMX, ICE put in rival bid for NYSE Euronext 02 April 2011 Undervalued currency gives China a big trade edge: RBI 02 April 2011 EU files tactical appeal in subsidies case against Boeing 02 April 2011 China’s forex reserves up at record high of $2.8 trillion 01 April 2011 Oil prices jump to 30-month high amid Mid-East turmoil 01 April 2011 Indian firms saving US jobs not stealing them, Capitol told 01 April 2011 US hounds German bank in bid to halt Indo-Iranian oil trade 31 March 2011 Obama promotes two Indian-American women 30 March 2011 Fukushima tsunami sinks Germany’s Angela Merkel 28 March 2011 ECB plans €60 billion emergency lending to Irish banks 26 March 2011 Yemen nearly falls to rebels, Syria protests spread 26 March 2011 IMF to activate $583-bn crisis lending fund 26 March 2011 Japan can afford reconstruction costs: IMF 26 March 2011 EU leaders likely to delay bailout fund decision 24 March 2011 Manageable credit impact for US power, utility sector despite Japanese N-crisis: Fitch 24 March 2011 Global oil prices moving to hit ''acceptable'' $120 : Iraqi government 23 March 2011 China may pip US to the top economy post by 2030: World Bank 23 March 2011 Yemen unrest pushes crude prices to $116 on supply fears 23 March 2011 Tepco in talks for $25 billion in funding from Japanese banks 23 March 2011 Vehicle production hit as Japanese parts makers shut shop 22 March 2011 Arab League calls for emergency meeting to discuss Libya, Syria crises 21 March 2011 Libyan rebels advance under Western air cover 21 March 2011 European banks to undergo tougher stress tests, but pass marks not set 19 March 2011 Libya offers “direct oil block contracts” to India 19 March 2011 Recovery to be sluggish for UK: OECD 19 March 2011 British consumer confidence plunges to new lows 19 March 2011 Japan plans to commit $127 billion towards crisis lending to business 19 March 2011 PM backs lower stamp duty on property deals 18 March 2011 Libya declares ceasefire after Security Council resolution 18 March 2011 Bank of England’s Bean says inflation to be moderately above target 18 March 2011 China raises banks' reserve ratio by 50 basis points to 20 per cent 18 March 2011 ‘We can handle it’ says Japan, spurns G7 intervention 17 March 2011 Japanese Emperor hopes situation does not turn worse 17 March 2011 LNG spot prices to spurt as Shell diverts stocks to Japan 16 March 2011 Bill in US Senate to help non-resident investors 15 March 2011 GCC troops enter Bahrain as protests spread 14 March 2011 China displaces US as world's top manufacturing nation 14 March 2011 Obama urges Mid-East reforms, cites India and China 12 March 2011 India, China, Brazil driving global oil demand: Obama 12 March 2011 Japan declares emergency at n-plants; 45000 evacuated 12 March 2011 Asian stocks tank as Russia, Indonesia, Philippines issue tsunami alerts 11 March 2011 No tsunami alert for India 11 March 2011 Massive 8.9 quake, tsunami hits Japan, entire Pacific coast on alert 11 March 2011 Moody’s strikes Spain, cuts credit rating 11 March 2011 China records $7.3-bn trade deficit for February 11 March 2011 India-Brazil trade to grow to $10 billion in next few months 09 March 2011 Indian companies yet to line up consortium for Afghan iron ore 09 March 2011 Moody’s downgrading of Greece draws flak from Athens 08 March 2011 China denies tensions following calls for “Jasmine” uprisings on net 08 March 2011 Former Libyan envoy to India is now rebels’ ‘foreign minister’ 07 March 2011 China to go ahead with expansion of high-speed rail despite corruption allegations 07 March 2011 China’s January inflation at 4.9 per cent 07 March 2011 China opts for shift in economic policy 07 March 2011 UK confirms annual aid to India 05 March 2011 Libyan evacuees bring back tales of horror, hardship 05 March 2011 China pre-empts protests with warnings, crackdown 05 March 2011 George Soros urges West to back Mid-East rebels 05 March 2011 Brazil’s GDP expands 7.5 per cent in 2010; becomes the world’s 7th largest economy 05 March 2011 China secures massive deliveries of Turkmen gas for the future 04 March 2011 Indian oil producers, refiners to gain from unrest in Mid East, Africa 04 March 2011 Bernanke warns against US budget-cutting on education and training 03 March 2011 Yuan appreciates to record high of 6.5695 per US dollar 03 March 2011 Yunus removed as Bangladesh Grameen Bank MD 02 March 2011 India-ASEAN target $70bn bilateral trade by 2012 02 March 2011 India extends $50 million loan to Zambia 01 March 2011 India’s Africa connect moves apace 01 March 2011 UK aid to India under scrutiny 01 March 2011 China holds far more US debt than previously estimated 01 March 2011 Unrest won’t put skids on oil supply: Qatar 28 February 2011 Trade accelerated in fourth quarter of 2010: OECD 24 February 2011 Rising oil prices threaten US recovery 24 February 2011 Rattled Saudi king announces social sops 24 February 2011 India to be world's largest economy by 2050: Citi report 23 February 2011 Oil prices rise higher on Libyan supply concerns 23 February 2011 India-ASEAN trade to climb to $70-bn in three years 23 February 2011 UK public finances perk up on bumper tax receipts 23 February 2011 Smart water investment to touch $4.2 billion globally by 2016 22 February 2011 Oil on the boil again as unrest spreads to Libya 22 February 2011 Eurozone records strongest growth in 5 years: survey 22 February 2011 Calls for democracy, freedom rattle China 21 February 2011 BRIC adds South Africa to form BRICS 19 February 2011 India seeks G-20 consensus on financial policy initiatives 19 February 2011 India, Australia discuss wool cooperation 19 February 2011 US Congressmen back India’s Security Council bid 19 February 2011 Obama to name Intel chief Otellini to competitiveness panel 18 February 2011 Transparency, not capital controls needed: Pranab 18 February 2011 India may pay more for potash imports on low inventories 18 February 2011 India, Malaysia sign trade liberalisation pact 18 February 2011 India, Japan sign free trade agreement 16 February 2011 Activists take EU commission to court over secret trade deal with India 15 February 2011 Eurozone economy grew 0.3 per cent in Q4 15 February 2011 Relaxed rules may help India seek information on Swiss bank accounts 15 February 2011 US businesses slam Obama's budget proposals 15 February 2011 US plans aid package to stabilise Egypt 15 February 2011 Japan's economy shrinks 0.3 per cent in October-December 2010 14 February 2011 Egypt celebrates as Mubarak steps down 11 February 2011 Morgan Stanley to provide $500 million to US loan programme for small businesses 11 February 2011 UK government, banks strike deal on lending, bonuses 10 February 2011 China mounts emergency response to worst drought in 60 years 09 February 2011 China raises interest rates again as inflation refuses to ease 08 February 2011 UK plans abolition of visas for non-EU students 07 February 2011 Egypt’s Youssef Boutros-Ghali quits IMF position 07 February 2011 Blast at Egypt gas pipeline affects supplies to Israel 05 February 2011 Army begins to regain control as Mubarak seeks talks 05 February 2011 Global food crisis in offing, warn France, FAO 05 February 2011 Indo-UK CEO forum ‘fantastically important’: Cameron 04 February 2011 World food prices hit record high in January: FAO 04 February 2011 Egypt's prime minister offers to talk; vows probe into violence 03 February 2011 India adding 300,000 hectares of forest every year: FAO report 03 February 2011 Crude on the rise over Egypt unrest 03 February 2011 Chaos in Cairo; army calls for peace 02 February 2011 S&P joins Moody's, Fitch in downgrading Egypt rating 02 February 2011 GCC not likely to be hit by Egypt unrest: report 02 February 2011 OPEC to boost output on oil supply disruption 02 February 2011 Indian firms in Egypt down shutters, watch and wait 01 February 2011 Ethiopia invites Indian investments in commercial farming 01 February 2011 Rating agency Fitch issues cautious outlook on Chinese banks 31 January 2011 Egypt's Mubarak appoints vice president 29 January 2011 US offers helpline to Indians after closure of ‘sham varsity’ 29 January 2011 India, Brazil, South Africa and China seek improvements to WTO negotiating package 29 January 2011 EU mulls new loans to Greece to buy back bonds 29 January 2011 UK frauds cost £38-bn a year 29 January 2011 US economy back in the black, says Geithner 28 January 2011 DP World reports 14 per cent increase in container traffic at 50 million TEU in 2010 25 January 2011 US mulling immunity for Kamal Nath over riots case 25 January 2011 Chinese espionage and French trade secrets 24 January 2011 IMF approves $30-bn credit line for Poland 24 January 2011 Spain plans to recapitalise regional savings banks 24 January 2011 India-EU FTA likely by April: Smadja 22 January 2011 Cameron calls for ‘alliance of common interests” with northern Europe 21 January 2011 UK petrol price up at the highest in 10 years 21 January 2011 UK City leaders must rebuild trust, restore the City's 'licence to operate' 20 January 2011 China's economy grows at 10.3 per cent in 2010 20 January 2011 UK entrepreneurs shy away from BRICs: Deloitte 20 January 2011 India a big contributor to UK economy: UK business secretary 20 January 2011 World Bank predicts lower growth this year than in 2010 19 January 2011 Floods likely to leave heavy impact on Australian economy 17 January 2011 China home prices up 0.3 per cent in December 17 January 2011 Germany wary of increasing the EU rescue fund 17 January 2011 India to sign major trade pacts with Japan and Malaysia 17 January 2011 EU to consider boosting rescue fund 15 January 2011 Incorrect Irish bank data could have cost exchequer €20-bn 14 January 2011 Brazil flood disaster toll approaches 500 14 January 2011 Spain, Italy raise €9-bn in bond sales; but yields rise 14 January 2011 German economy rebounds as Europe struggles 13 January 2011 UK Q4 growth slows down: survey 13 January 2011 British MP convicted of expenses fraud 12 January 2011 Portugal denies need for EU bailout; says 2010 budget deficit beats forecast 12 January 2011 Create jobs in US, business leader tells IT firms 11 January 2011 PetroChina strikes pacts with UK's Ineos 11 January 2011 Scotland in £6.4-mn renewable energy deal with China 10 January 2011 Emerging 7 to overtake G7 in economic dominance by 2020 08 January 2011 Romania’s witches curse government for taxing them 08 January 2011 IMF sanctions $1.7 billion aid to Romania 08 January 2011 India to overtake US by 2050; may even beat China: PwC 08 January 2011 EU raises €5 bn in bonds to rescue Ireland; Asia buys one-fifth 07 January 2011 China inks deals worth $7.5 bn with Spain 06 January 2011 UK government scheme launches scheme to help jobless set up businesses 06 January 2011 Smaller UK business cutting investments on uncertain domestic demand 05 January 2011 India most attractive destination for Japan in coming decade 05 January 2011 Estonia embraces euro; starts changeover as 17th euro nation 04 January 2011 Australia introduces comprehensive consumer protection law 01 January 2011 Spring of discontent: UK unions plan mass strikes 31 December 2010 VAT hike to delay tax freedom day in UK by two days 29 December 2010 UK transport watchdog suggests overhaul of London rail tracks to beat the cold 29 December 2010 UK unemployment to hit 17 year high 29 December 2010 UK to crack down on incapacity benefit abuse 28 December 2010 Western Australia farm contaminated by GM-canola 27 December 2010 India hosts a third of the world’s poor 27 December 2010 Consumers to pay higher tax than the biggest of UK banks 27 December 2010 Japan unveils $1.11 trillion draft budget 27 December 2010 Its BRICS now, as S.Africa gets the invite 25 December 2010 Ireland nationalises Allied Irish Banks, injects €3.7 bn 24 December 2010 China ready to invest €4-5 billion in Portuguese bonds: report 23 December 2010 Japan may sink into recession, say analysts 21 December 2010 China building 24 new projects on Brahmaputra 21 December 2010 Obama passes tax cuts with Republican backing 20 December 2010 EU agrees to set up permanent rescue fund 18 December 2010 Unemployment in UK crosses critical 2.5 million mark 17 December 2010 IMF approves first tranche of €22.5-bn loan to Ireland 17 December 2010 Spain’s €2.4-bn bond sale drives up borrowing costs 17 December 2010 Spain goes in for bond sale as credit risk downgrade looms 16 December 2010 India, China sign 49 MoUs to boost economic ties 16 December 2010 No agreement yet at European summit 16 December 2010 Nomura: China, India to account for half of world growth in 2011 16 December 2010 Euro area recovering, but major reforms needed: OECD 15 December 2010 Wen visit: Thorny issues to be swept under the carpet 13 December 2010 IMF postpones Irish rescue deal until 16 December 13 December 2010 UK court rules in favour of pension regulator over creditors 11 December 2010 Hope at Cancun after crucial breakthroughs 11 December 2010 US, China, Canada trade figures reveal firm trends in global economy 11 December 2010 China hikes banks' reserve ratio by 50 bps to 19 per cent 10 December 2010 Corruption on the rise the world over: Transparency International 10 December 2010 China agrees to resolve ‘stapled visa’ issue 10 December 2010 Heavy snow freezes Europe, disrupts transportation 09 December 2010 Pak may prove thorny as PM leaves for Brussels 09 December 2010 Wen Jiabao to bring biggest-ever trade team on visit 09 December 2010 Nigeria files bribery charges against Dick Cheney 09 December 2010 Confucius Peace Prize: China's wannabe Nobel Peace Prize 09 December 2010 UK bank chiefs not happy about breaking up of banks 08 December 2010 Manufacturing output rises 0.6 per cent in October 08 December 2010 EU-Russia trade surges by a third in Jan-Sep 2010 07 December 2010 UK car sales decline for the fifth time in-a-row in November 06 December 2010 Ireland to accelerate shrinking of banks: report 06 December 2010 Spain approves new austerity measures; says no need to tap EU fund 04 December 2010 India should help coordinate global efforts for sustainable growth: Strauss Kahn 03 December 2010 Nouriel Roubini expects India’s growth to outpace China's within 10 years 03 December 2010 Portugal says does not need bailout as debt crisis spreads 03 December 2010 'Angel Academies' to expand early stage funding mooted in the UK 02 December 2010 UK manufacturing up at 16 year peak 01 December 2010 Irish Bailout: who next? 30 November 2010 Global climate change talks begin at Cancun 30 November 2010 2011 will see multi-speed recovery of global economy; StanChart 30 November 2010 Obama seeks first two-year pay freeze in US history for federal workers 30 November 2010 Boosted by EU's rescue package for Ireland oil zooms to $84 29 November 2010 Ireland succumbs to EU, IMF on €85-bn bailout 29 November 2010 US warns India on fallout of fresh WikiLeaks' release 27 November 2010 Australian businessman's arrest in China suggests plot to hijack his company 27 November 2010 Irish crisis forces Portugal to adopt austerity budget for 2011 27 November 2010 Japan export growth slows 25 November 2010 Irish government may nationalise two banks as crisis grows 25 November 2010 World trade growth loses steam 25 November 2010 Ireland unveils 4-year ‘National Recovery Plan’ for €85-billion bailout 25 November 2010 US economy to grow at 3 to 3.6 % in 2011 24 November 2010 UK manufacturing confident of filling up “growth gap” 23 November 2010 Deciphering the Seoul Summit 22 November 2010 UK retailers Tesco, Sainsbury strike up-beat expansion notes 22 November 2010 Tesco-town development propsals under fire in the UK 22 November 2010 Saudi curriculum in the UK raises government concern 22 November 2010 Irish Parliament meets tomorrow to discuss budget deficit 20 November 2010 Failure at Doha would derail WTO: Lamy 20 November 2010 UK car production rises in October on overseas demand 18 November 2010 Irish bailout tops EU finance ministers' agenda 17 November 2010 India Canada launch trade negotiations 17 November 2010 China consumer confidence index down on inflationary fears 17 November 2010 IMF reduces weightage of dollar and yen in the SDR basket 17 November 2010 Asia to push global economy to $300 trillion by 2030: StanChart 17 November 2010 Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi walks free 13 November 2010 Karachi: The writ of the Lashkars 13 November 2010 India unanimously elected vice president at UNCTAD conference 12 November 2010 Manmohan Singh warns of resurgence of protectionist sentiments 12 November 2010 India setting itself up for ‘hot money’ attack: Stiglitz 11 November 2010 G20 Summit: Big 3 trading nations agree to work together 11 November 2010 UK trains fast becoming ‘cattle-cars’, says panel 11 November 2010 Cameron asks China to correct its trade imbalance 10 November 2010 India’s UNSC endorsement: Germany, Brazil and the Coffee Club react 10 November 2010 Sharma calls for agreement on comprehensive economic co-operation with US 10 November 2010 US endorsement of India’s UNSC candidacy “substantive” 10 November 2010 UN's Ban Ki-moon cautions against G20 fissures 10 November 2010 PM expected to exercise ‘soft power’ at G20 10 November 2010 Obama visit can be a win-win deal for US, India: GE CEO 09 November 2010 India to create 54,000 US jobs with $15bn worth of trade deals 09 November 2010 OECD sees growth slowing in China, India, Britain, France and Italy 08 November 2010 Permanent seat in the UN: Obama hands India the ticket 08 November 2010 Mukherjee sees new world order with greater interdependence 08 November 2010 Selling equipment to India could create 7 lakh US jobs: CII 08 November 2010 China to loom large in PM-Obama talks 08 November 2010 IMF revamps quota; India among top 10 08 November 2010 India second-fastest growing investor in US: FICCI-E&Y 04 November 2010 UK PM keen on Silicon Valley in East London 04 November 2010 US factory orders rise 2.1 per cent in September 04 November 2010 US mid-term polls: Obama reaps the whirlwind 03 November 2010 US mid-term polls: Recession be damned 02 November 2010 China's manufacturing growth hits six-month high in October 01 November 2010 The US mid-term polls: It ain’t over till it’s over... 01 November 2010 India set for FTA negotiations with Indonesia, Thailand 29 October 2010 Japan approves additional $62-bn stimulus budget 28 October 2010 India and China have enough space to grow: Manmohan Singh 27 October 2010 Uncontrolled $ printing spurring China's inflation: Chinese minister 27 October 2010 Iran loads fuel rods in Bushehr reactor core, plant to connect to grid in February 27 October 2010 PM in Malaysia after successful Japan tour 26 October 2010 French pension crisis continues as unions warn of more strikes 26 October 2010 Swiss, UK agree to settle tax issues over secret Swiss bank accounts 26 October 2010 India, Japan to expand ties; near deal on N-trade 25 October 2010 UK study calls for urgent action to ensure business competitiveness 25 October 2010 New Delhi not keen to join devalue yuan chorus 25 October 2010 EU to adopt tough stance with its 10-year trade strategy 25 October 2010 China-Japan territorial stand off hits rare earths imports into Japan 25 October 2010 PM’s visit to give Indo-Japan trade a big boost 25 October 2010 G20: the unfinished agenda 23 October 2010 India gains following significant IMF reforms 23 October 2010 G20 strikes deal on IMF quota, ignores trade and currency woes 23 October 2010 UK unions plan biggest protests against spending cuts 23 October 2010 G20 may reject US proposal to cap current account imbalances 22 October 2010 UK car production upbeat again in September 22 October 2010 Russia unveils $59-bn privatisation of 900 state enterprises 22 October 2010 China’s economic growth slows as inflation rises in third quarter 21 October 2010 UK manufacturing sector recovery floundering 20 October 2010 Killings target Karachi 20 October 2010 Shoplifting costs UK £4.4-bn annually: Study 20 October 2010 Bank of England governor, King says economy faces slower growth 20 October 2010 China rate hike hits stocks, commodities 19 October 2010 Gold slumps, dollar soars as China hikes key rates 19 October 2010 Dollar flows pose risks to Asia-Pacific economies: World Bank 19 October 2010 China vows to raise living standards of citizens 19 October 2010 India, US set to be leading economies: Summers 19 October 2010 Top US economist calls for shift from market fundamentalism 19 October 2010 Heat off, China fixes parity rate lower 18 October 2010 Strong yen thwarts China’s rise as second largest economy 18 October 2010 Education budget can’t be cut: look at India, says Obama 16 October 2010 India’s rise good for US global strategy: Obama aide 16 October 2010 Protectionism a global threat, says Obama aide 16 October 2010 Japan turns on the sanctions squeeze on Iran 15 October 2010 UK market watchdogs to merge in a major overhaul 15 October 2010 Millionth ship crosses the Panama Canal 15 October 2010 UK small businesses on brink of collapse: Study 14 October 2010 Indian student enrolment in Australia to drop 80-95 per cent for 2011 14 October 2010 Germany warns China’s currency manipulation will turn into trade war 13 October 2010 Chile erupts in tearful fiesta as miners' rescue begins 13 October 2010 UK austerity measures to hit private sector jobs: PwC study 13 October 2010 India sweeps into UN Security Council 13 October 2010 Construction slowdown forces closure of Tata Steel's Welsh plant 13 October 2010 Global shift in foreign exchange reserve holdings 12 October 2010 China's yuan at a new high against dollar 12 October 2010 $1-bn World Bank, IDB infrastructure boost for MENA region 12 October 2010 UK has highest jobless in Europe 11 October 2010 Leading bankers hit out at proposed tough banking regulations 11 October 2010 India set for seat on UN Security Council 11 October 2010 UK scientists go mad over proposed budget cuts 11 October 2010 Race still an issue in British society: Study 11 October 2010 China's foreign exchange reserves at a record $2.5 trillion 11 October 2010 Pressure on China to boost yuan as currency clash spreads 09 October 2010 Osborne to crackdown on bankers’ bonuses 09 October 2010 India, China to double wealth in five years 09 October 2010 EU regulators mull cap on bankers’ bonuses 09 October 2010 India calls for quota review and governance reform at IMF 08 October 2010 India, Germany to fast-track issue of business visas 08 October 2010 Security Council seat will follow after UN reforms: Pranab 08 October 2010 Mukherjee set to blast ‘protectionism’ on US visit 07 October 2010 Australian construction sector activity shrinks for the fourth straight month 07 October 2010 UK food price inflation at 15-month high 07 October 2010 Prisons not for petty offenders: UK justice secretary 06 October 2010 China asks developed nations to scale up emission targets 06 October 2010 UK banks may need another state bailout next year: Study 05 October 2010 India to emerge third largest steel buyer in 2011 05 October 2010 Conservative party’s tax baandoned broadband pledge gives BT a wide berth 05 October 2010 Global steel output set for new highs, but may peak in 5 years 04 October 2010 China outstrips India in US b-school applications 04 October 2010 After Chinese ban, Japan looks at Mongolia for rare earths 04 October 2010 US House votes bill on China’s currency manipulation 30 September 2010 Anti-outsourcing bill blocked in US Senate 29 September 2010 The UNCTAD trade report 28 September 2010 Brazilian bourse Bovespa becomes world's second largest after Petrobras listing 27 September 2010 Pakistan to head UN nuclear watchdog IAEA 27 September 2010 “Red Ed” Miliband takes over UK’s Labour Party 27 September 2010 US Congress to legislate on China’s currency manipulation 25 September 2010 UK Labour Party to announce new leader today 25 September 2010 UK commission mulls breaking up big banks 24 September 2010 Developing nations must help themselves, says Obama 23 September 2010 Greece hammers down public debt by 32 per cent 22 September 2010 Summers’ vacation at the White House is over 22 September 2010 WTO sees global trade expanding 13.5 per cent in 2010 21 September 2010 India third most powerful nation: US report 21 September 2010 US cedes top spot to Brazil-China-India as investment destination: poll 21 September 2010 China’s power generation capacity crosses 900 million kW 21 September 2010 A$5-bn rail float gets Queensland's nod 20 September 2010 Joe Biden reports on 100 Recovery Act projects changing America 18 September 2010 China's holding of US debt rose $3 billion to $847 billion in July: report 18 September 2010 IMF to hike quota for China; raise $8 billion for lending to poor countries 18 September 2010 Gold at record high 18 September 2010 India calls for G-20 cooperation for sustainable growth 18 September 2010 India bids for non-permanent seat at UNSC next week 18 September 2010 Quake, rockets strike Afghanistan on poll day 18 September 2010 Singapore boosts research spending to $12 bn 18 September 2010 EU to develop free trade pact with South Korea 17 September 2010 Indian, Chinese firms neck-and-neck in Forbes’ Fab 50 list 16 September 2010 Africa, EU set energy target of 15,500 MW by 2020 16 September 2010 Japan larger buyer of US Treasuries than China 15 September 2010 Japan intervenes to check yen appreciation 15 September 2010 Work harder to avoid getting Bangalored, Obama tells kids 15 September 2010 Indian IT a big job creator in US: Sharma 15 September 2010 Renewed optimism over China despite reduced risk appetite: BofA Merrill Lynch survey 15 September 2010 China tells foreign companies to stop whining 14 September 2010 For Japan’s PM, time to confront issues 14 September 2010 Naoto Kan retains Japan’s premiership, defeats Ozawa 14 September 2010 Major economies show signs of peak in expansion: OECD 14 September 2010 Yuan at record high as US Congress set to review policy 13 September 2010 Asian stocks, euro climb on back of Chinese performance 13 September 2010 UK unions to fuel autumn of discontent 13 September 2010 Sinopec to bid for 42 offshore oil blocks in Gabon 13 September 2010 Global regulators tighten banking rules to avert 2008-type financial collapse 13 September 2010 Japan unveils new $10.9-bn stimulus package 13 September 2010 Japan, India strike broad agreement on free trade 11 September 2010 Rudd is new Australian foreign minister 11 September 2010 Harvard University endowment fund recovers from global downturn 11 September 2010 World oil demand to rise to 86.6 mbpd in 2011: OPEC 11 September 2010 India slips two positions to 51st in global competitiveness ranking 09 September 2010 UK manufacturing records healthy growth in July 09 September 2010 Massive protests fail to budge Sarkozy on retirement age 08 September 2010 Kolar Gold Fields may revive as gold prices zoom 08 September 2010 French pension reforms invites union wrath 07 September 2010 China, India to be top M&A targets till 2012: UNCTAD 07 September 2010 Polish prime minister pushes for cementing Indo-Polish ties 07 September 2010 Global warming: Northern countries to be economic power houses 07 September 2010 New Chinese labour laws may force flight of foreign investment 07 September 2010 EU nations to decide on IMF board presence 06 September 2010 UK engineering sector sees resurgence 06 September 2010 UK car sales fall in August, trend to continue for the rest of the year 06 September 2010 G20 pushes the growth agenda 04 September 2010 Roubini outlines the “new normal” 03 September 2010 Blair memoirs hit the top spot on Amazon list 03 September 2010 Pakistan would need imports of additional 3.5 million bales cotton 03 September 2010 Karzai says all’s well after run on Kabul Bank 03 September 2010 IMF, World Bank step up aid for flood-hit Pak 03 September 2010 Global PMI rise above 50 for first time since May 2008 02 September 2010 Tariff wars: EU may investigate Chinese modem exports 02 September 2010 World trade rebounds; rises 25 pct over last year 02 September 2010 Tariff wars: China slaps duties on US chicken 02 September 2010 Tariff wars: US penalises aluminum imports from China 02 September 2010 Economic chill lurking ahead 01 September 2010 Two Chinese state giants outstrip profits of top 500 firms 01 September 2010 BIS survey: Daily forex trade at a high of $4 trillion 01 September 2010 India offers additional $20 million flood relief to Pakistan 01 September 2010 Drug wars: Mexico nets drug lord 'La Barbie' 31 August 2010 Recession likely cause for fall in US birth rate 28 August 2010 US aid chief forced out of Pak by extremists 28 August 2010 US to tighten trade rules: targets Chinese goods 27 August 2010 Australian employers open up to older workers: Study 26 August 2010 India overhauls Japan; now second largest Asian importer of oil 26 August 2010 Flood-ravaged Pakistan faces tough decisions on resources allocation 24 August 2010 Chinese drivers stalled for nine days in 100km-long jam 24 August 2010 AIG repays nearly $4 billion of US government debt 24 August 2010 UK businesses warn against immigration caps 23 August 2010 UK think tank proposes to raise state pension starting age to 72 21 August 2010 UK government compensation scheme for rail blighted houses draws flak 21 August 2010 US regulators take over 8 more banks; year's toll rises to 118 21 August 2010 China’s economic growth to flatten at 6-7 per cent: Rio Tinto CEO 20 August 2010 US veto provides fillip to IMF reform 20 August 2010 China may join India in opposing new US visa norms 20 August 2010 US tells Pakistan to accept Indian aid 19 August 2010 Pakistan yet to decide on accepting aid from India 19 August 2010 US Fed removes anomaly which sparked sub-prime crisis 18 August 2010 Young Britons my never be able to afford owning homes 17 August 2010 Pension incomes in Britain nearly halve: report 17 August 2010 China further reduces US Treasury holdings in June 16 August 2010 China overtakes Japan as world's second-largest economy in Q2-2010 16 August 2010 Indian, Singaporean firms to invest $4.5 billion in Gabon 16 August 2010 Hospitals in UK spending large amounts to service debts 14 August 2010 German economy bounces back as exports boom 14 August 2010 Markets retreat on global economic fears 14 August 2010 India offers Pak $5 million flood aid; but may be rebuffed 14 August 2010 Discouraged UK youth abandon seeking jobs: ILO study 12 August 2010 US Fed moves to shore up faltering economy 11 August 2010 Exports bail major economies out of trouble 10 August 2010 Germany rides the export boom 10 August 2010 China tells 2,000 companies to end over-production by September end 09 August 2010 China makes record purchases of Japanese debt 09 August 2010 Brazilian steel maker Gerdau hikes 2010-14 capex plan to $6.3 billion 09 August 2010 Social networking drains UK employers £14 billion a year 06 August 2010 Mukesh Ambani, Subrata Roy bid for Liverpool FC 06 August 2010 I came. I saw. 06 August 2010 Yen hits an 8-month high of 85.32 against dollar 04 August 2010 India's Q1 trade deficit rises over 37 per cent to $32.27 billion 02 August 2010 Chinese manufacturing output contracts for first time in 17-months 02 August 2010 US bank failures reach 108 in 2010 as FDIC takes over 5 more 31 July 2010 UK delegation makes impressive last stand in Delhi 30 July 2010 Global shipping to rebound in 2010-11 as economy recovers 30 July 2010 Cameron to offer direct say to New Delhi in Britain's new policy 28 July 2010 Stressful time all round 27 July 2010 LatAm trade missing the Indian market: study 27 July 2010 EU, Canada hammer Iran with fresh sanctions 27 July 2010 Chinese banks may write off nearly $253-bn in bad loans 27 July 2010 Europe's banking sector clears stress tests 24 July 2010 China, Singapore sign 150-billion yuan currency swap deal 24 July 2010 China to lag US as FDI destination 24 July 2010 Europe’s bank stress test results due today 23 July 2010 UK automobile industry maintains recovery trend in June 2010 23 July 2010 Fed delivers a downbeat assessment of US economy 22 July 2010 Obama signs Wall Street financial reform into law 22 July 2010 EU bank stress test markers 21 July 2010 Impending bank stress tests results make EU markets jittery 21 July 2010 Kabul conference to accept 2014 as hand-over date to Afghans 20 July 2010 Tough EU sanctions to tighten screws on Iran 20 July 2010 ADB cautious on East Asia recovery 20 July 2010 India says peace process must be 'Afghan-led, Afghan-owned' 20 July 2010 International donors’ conference opens at Kabul 20 July 2010 Santos secures A$2-bn bank loan to fund LNG projects 20 July 2010 Afghanistan, Pakistan land transit agreement excludes Delhi 19 July 2010 Clinton unveils $500 million in aid for Pakistan 19 July 2010 BASF, Siemens chiefs hit out at Chinese investment policies during China visit 19 July 2010 US venture capital deals jump to 2-year high in Q2 2010 19 July 2010 Global PC sales rose 20.7 per cent in Q2: Gartner 15 July 2010 British government mulls replacing tution fees with graduate tax 15 July 2010 Canada Pension offers A$3.47-billion for Australian toll-road operator Intoll 15 July 2010 IMF calls for hike in tax to trim Japan debt 15 July 2010 German offices of Credit Suisse raided by Dusseldorf prosecutor's office 14 July 2010 No great expectations from Krishna’s Islamabad visit 14 July 2010 Asian economies face risks of sharp rise in capital flows: IMF chief 12 July 2010 China's foreign exchange reserves crawl to $2.45 trillion 12 July 2010 US retail giant Wal-Mart tops 2010 Fortune 500 global list 12 July 2010 Japan looks to India, China to foster growth 10 July 2010 Behind the 4th of July spectacle 08 July 2010 Global economy to expand faster than expected; risks overshadow recovery: IMF 08 July 2010 India voices concern over China-Pakistan rail link proposal 07 July 2010 Emerging economies face manufacturing challenge from new group: Deolitte 07 July 2010 Global chip sales rise in May: SIA 07 July 2010 India frowns on ‘unilateral sanctions’ against Iran 06 July 2010 India a strategic partner, says Chinese premier Wen Jiabao 06 July 2010 IMF agrees to $14.9-bn stand-by arrangement for Ukraine 06 July 2010 Asian industry slows down, but no serious concerns 03 July 2010 Poor US jobs report sends recovery hopes reeling 03 July 2010 Victory for mining companies as Australia dilutes tax 02 July 2010 Tata Power to raise $300 million through coal SPVs 02 July 2010 US acquisitions by Indian cos at nearly $4bn in H1 2010 02 July 2010 US releases spectrum for “wireless broadband revolution” 01 July 2010 Ireland exits recession, but recovery seen a long way off 01 July 2010 Victory for Boeing as WTO rules Airbus subsidies unfair 01 July 2010 Japanese manufacturing activity falls first time in five months 30 June 2010 China to pursue current policy course: Wen 30 June 2010 Gold continues to rise amid recessionary fears 30 June 2010 Oil on longest downward spiral in six weeks 30 June 2010 UN report calls for replacement of dollar as international standard 30 June 2010 Fears over global recovery as Asian stocks, crude fall 30 June 2010 China phone user numbers cross 1.1 billion 29 June 2010 India becomes full member of global financial watchdog FATF 29 June 2010 BIS warns of asset bubbles, inflation in emerging nations 29 June 2010 EU survey confirms fears over China’s ‘unfair’ policies 29 June 2010 In Europe, you may no longer get a dozen eggs next year 28 June 2010 PM, Obama shower encomiums on each other 28 June 2010 G20 leaders agree to slash fiscal deficits by 2013 28 June 2010 Myanmar destroys illicit drugs worth $76 million 26 June 2010 Cameron takes personal charge of Indo-UK relationship 26 June 2010 India seeks US support for membership of multilateral export control regimes 26 June 2010 US lawmakers hammer out historic Wall Street reform bill 26 June 2010 Fears about euro exaggerated, feels Chinese banker 26 June 2010 NSG not stern enough on Sino-Pak N-deal, feels India; but otherwise elated 26 June 2010 Eurozone crisis could harm Britain's financial system: Bank of England 25 June 2010 Gobal economic recovery still fragile: PM 25 June 2010 Sinking euro is good for exports, says EU 25 June 2010 India to pitch for reforms at G20 meet 25 June 2010 EU to put banks under ‘stress test’ for worst-case scenario 25 June 2010 Cisco to help create Silicon Valley in Russia with $1-billion investment 25 June 2010 Yuan allowed to rise further ahead of G20 meet 25 June 2010 UK raises VAT rate, slaps bank levy and cuts spending to end deficit 22 June 2010 G-20: India favours tighter financial rules to avert future crises 21 June 2010 China boosts US Treasury holdings to $900bn 21 June 2010 Australia, China sign A$10-billion trade deals 21 June 2010 Israel to build world's biggest desalination plants 21 June 2010 China offers to make yuan more flexible 19 June 2010 US, Indian businesses may close ranks to counter China 19 June 2010 Exports rise to$16.1 billion led by jewllery sector 19 June 2010 Chinese wild cat strikes spread; hit Toyota, Carlsberg 19 June 2010 NYT’s trillion dollar Afghan story runs into trouble 18 June 2010 Japan rejigs growth strategy to emerge Asia-Pacific economic hub 18 June 2010 Afghan mineral resources worth $3-trillion, says minister 18 June 2010 India's trade deficit up at $21.7 billion in April-May 18 June 2010 India, S Korea explore nuclear, space cooperation 18 June 2010 WTO rules against US ban on Chinese poultry products 17 June 2010 India invested over $26 billion and created 60,000 jobs in US: study 16 June 2010 India to help Afghanistan in labour related areas 16 June 2010 Swiss parliament approve US-UBS client data transfer deal 15 June 2010 Japan to adopt stricter fiscal management rules: Report 15 June 2010 India's import of sensitive items rise over 40 per cent to Rs65,564 crore in FY10 15 June 2010 India to extend $1-billion credit to Sri Lanka 10 June 2010 China's central bank to continue easy monetary policy in 2010 09 June 2010 Swiss parliament reject giving UBS client data to US 09 June 2010 Goldman Sachs subpoenad for stonewalling inquiry 08 June 2010 South Asian economy to growth 7 per cent this year: World Bank 08 June 2010 India suggests regulation of banks through CRR rather than bailout 07 June 2010 Foxconn announces second pay rise in China 07 June 2010 Germany’s austerity drive aims at €10bn annual cuts 07 June 2010 Japan’s foreign reserves dip slightly to $1.041 trillion 07 June 2010 India vs China: How will these economies turn out? 05 June 2010 Chinese bank to raise $30 billion in world's biggest IPO 05 June 2010 Hyderabad Action Plan adopted by the ITU World Telecommunication Development Conference 04 June 2010 India, South Africa launch CEOs forum; target $10 billion bilateral trade by 2012 03 June 2010 US deficit nears 90 per cent of GDP at $13 trillion 03 June 2010 G-20 to discuss global economy, financial sector reforms 02 June 2010 Japanese PM Hatoyama resigns, finanace minister likely successor 02 June 2010 Harsh working conditions at Foxconn fuel suicidal tendencies 31 May 2010 Foxconn hopes higher wages will prevent worker suicides 31 May 2010 India, China chase the US for acquisitions in the UK: research 31 May 2010 UK quashes ID cards as India pushes on with UID 31 May 2010 Spanish savings banks in consolidation talks ahead of 30 June deadline 29 May 2010 Fitch lowers Spain credit rating as ECB warns of worsening conditions in Europe 29 May 2010 Global economy likely to grow at 4.25 per cent in 2010 and 2011: IMF chief 29 May 2010 PM, Obama engage in phone dialogue 29 May 2010 India for early conclusion of world trade talks: Anand Sharma 28 May 2010 Indian embassy in Beijing to have new economic cell 27 May 2010 China signs $10-billion ‘oil-for-loan’ deal with Brazil 27 May 2010 OECD sees growth rising faster, risks too 26 May 2010 India, Turkmenistan for exppanding bilateral ties 26 May 2010 China hints at addressing US concerns on yuan 25 May 2010 Indonesia firm on FTA with India despite opposition 24 May 2010 China thrust on domestic consumption to emulate India 24 May 2010 US may lift technology export curbs to bridge trade gap with China 22 May 2010 Lenders agree to restructure Dubai World's $23.5-billion debt 20 May 2010 Japan's GDP grows 4.9 per cent, for fourth quarter in a row 20 May 2010 China’s Industrial Bank plans to raise up to $2.64 billion, to boost its capital 20 May 2010 China’s State-owned enterprises’ profits up 69.6 per cent 20 May 2010 Currency, stock markets fall as Germany bans naked short-selling 19 May 2010 EU brushes off British concerns on hedge fund crackdown 19 May 2010 Euro careers around the financial markets 19 May 2010 Sovereign debt worries cloud "fragile" recovery: Fitch 18 May 2010 Greece gets first tranche of €14.5 billion loans from EU 18 May 2010 UK’s inflation surges to a 17-month high in April 18 May 2010 China increases US treasury holding, up $17.7 billion 18 May 2010 G15 concludes Tehran summit; Sri Lanka takes over presidency 17 May 2010 Iran agrees to swap fissile materials in ‘landmark’ deal 17 May 2010 Chinese Premier warns of tough economic challenge ahead 17 May 2010 Chinese automakers’ profits surge in Q1 17 May 2010 Nigeria signs $23-billion refinery deal with China 17 May 2010 Obama urges Americans to use public transport 15 May 2010 Foreign investment in China up for ninth straight month 15 May 2010 ECB's Trichet defends Euro; asks governments to limit deficits 15 May 2010 IMF warns developed countries on rising debt 15 May 2010 Asia Pacific overhauls Western Europe in TV advertising 14 May 2010 Tata Motors' global sales vault 53 per cent boosted by Land Rover sales 14 May 2010 China’s April foreign direct investments soar 25 per cent. 14 May 2010 Japan's current account surplus grew 65.1 per cent in March 14 May 2010 Hong Kong aims for 1-day incorporation of new businesses 13 May 2010 Asian economy to overhaul US, EU economies by 2030: IMF 13 May 2010 US trade deficit expands to $40.4 billion in March 12 May 2010 European banks may take €50-75 billion hit on Greek sovereign debt: Deutsche Bank 12 May 2010 Gold touches record high of $1,239 per ounce 12 May 2010 Tories-Lib Dems hammer out a governance deal 12 May 2010 UK: Conservatives back in the saddle after 13 years 12 May 2010 China's inflation rises on increase in food costs and housing index. 11 May 2010 India safe from euro zone crisis, agree government, experts 11 May 2010 Excitement over trillion-dollar Greek rescue package sours slightly 11 May 2010 Consistent foreign policy to help India emerge a global leader: Sharma 10 May 2010 China's April trade surplus falls by 87 per cent to $1.68 billion: Xinhua 10 May 2010 Greek crisis not out of hand, say money managers 08 May 2010 Germany forecasts big hole in tax receipts 07 May 2010 Global markets fall further on Greek debt fears 06 May 2010 WTO council considering Syria's membership request 05 May 2010 The EU stumbles along 05 May 2010 Moderate impact of European crisis on Asia: S&P 05 May 2010 Greece accepts stringent austerity for a €110-billion EU-IMF bailout 03 May 2010 Japan holds key rates at near zero to battle deflation 30 April 2010 PwC forecasts rise of over 2,200 Indian MNCs by 2025 29 April 2010 China to give Pakistan two nuclear reactors: report 29 April 2010 Obama again blames Wall Street for financial collapse 29 April 2010 US woos Muslims with entrepreneurship programme 28 April 2010 Goldman’s Blankfein refutes charges in Senate testimony 28 April 2010 Greek debt won't be restructured: EU president 28 April 2010 Bernanke warns about rising US deficit 28 April 2010 Developing countries form IPR lobby at UN’s WIPO 27 April 2010 US government to start selling its Citigroup stake today 27 April 2010 US Senate blocks Wall Street reform legislation 27 April 2010 Greece makes formal request to EU, IMF for financial bailout 24 April 2010 Growth in India, China helping developing nations: World Bank 24 April 2010 Porn enthralled SEC staff as financial crisis unfolded 24 April 2010 US new-home sales jump 27 per cent in March 24 April 2010 Sinking Greece requests EU, IMF loan activation 23 April 2010 UK car production rises by 90.2 per cent, industry worried about future 23 April 2010 UK unemployment rises to 15-year high at 2.5 million 22 April 2010 G20 response to downturn led to 21 million jobs: ILO 21 April 2010 India, Brazil to take on China on currency valuation 21 April 2010 World Bank says poverty goals achievable though many countries still lag behind 21 April 2010 IMF moots ‘fat cat tax’ to fund future government bailouts 21 April 2010 IMF trims estimated cost of financial crisis to $2.3 trillion 21 April 2010 Oil rebounds to over $82 from three-week lows as demand for jet fuel rises 20 April 2010 China offers $20-billion loan to Venezuela 19 April 2010 EU, US plan tougher financial sector regulations 17 April 2010 US regulators seize eight more banks 17 April 2010 China ready to correct trade imbalance: Manmohan 17 April 2010 BRIC summit calls for overhaul of global governance 16 April 2010 Dazed survivors of China quake spend chilly night in the open 16 April 2010 China’s US debt holdings slip to lower levels 16 April 2010 Judge okays Lehman Bros’ restructuring plan 16 April 2010 Obama passes $18-billion law to extend aid to jobless 16 April 2010 Protectionism to linger for two more years: WTO chief 16 April 2010 US economy recovering amid weak labour market: Beige Book 16 April 2010 US industrial production inches up 0.1 per cent in March 16 April 2010 PM stresses BRIC cooperation in energy, food security 16 April 2010 US economy recovering amid weak labour market: Beige Book 15 April 2010 China goes to BRIC summit with multi-million dollars energy investments in Brazil 15 April 2010 Obama presses for financial sector reform bill 15 April 2010 G-20 has big role to play in economic recovery: Manmohan 14 April 2010 Russia seeks Obama’s help to clear WTO hurdles 14 April 2010 China will not bow to foreign pressure on currency reform: Hu 14 April 2010 Euro zone offers Greece €30 billion in emergency loans 12 April 2010 India, Australia to set up joint education forum 10 April 2010 Bangladesh offers to open all transit routes to landlocked northeast India 10 April 2010 Russia, US forge new N-arms treaty 08 April 2010 European Central Bank keeps key rate at 1.0 per cent to help Greece 08 April 2010 China's economic growth to exceed 10 per cent in 2010 08 April 2010 Yuan forwards maintain rise as market bets on appreciation 07 April 2010 China relieved as US delays report on currency manipulation 07 April 2010 India, US expand financial and economic partnership 06 April 2010 Risks of fraud weighing on India Inc: KPMG report 06 April 2010 US tycoon Ross backs Branson’s bid for RBS arm 06 April 2010 Greenspan, Rubin and Prince to testify on financial crisis 06 April 2010 US delays release of currency report, Beijing breathes easy 05 April 2010 SAARC proposes regional network to monitor governance 05 April 2010 Delhi shrugs off rupee gains against the dollar 05 April 2010 Regional trade pact with China may take back seat: Reports 05 April 2010 IMF ups 2010 world economic growth forecast to 4.1 per cent 05 April 2010 Chinese sovereign fund forced to halve funding request 05 April 2010 Saudi Arabia to invest $400 billion in Turkey 03 April 2010 Delhi visit to strengthen Indo-US, G20 ties: Geithner 03 April 2010 Germany, France mull bank tax to meet financial exigencies 01 April 2010 Britain emerges stronger from recession 31 March 2010 NAB, AXA SA in A$13.2 billion Axa APH deal 31 March 2010 WTO bullish on global trade expansion 31 March 2010 Australia’s Gindalbie signs $65-billion iron ore supply deal with China’s AnSteel 30 March 2010 US Treasury to sell Citigroup stake in 2010 30 March 2010 Oil prices rebound on hopes of US recovery 29 March 2010 China's economy estimated to grow 12 per cent in first quarter 29 March 2010 India, Japan ink pact for infrastructure funding 29 March 2010 Russia reduces number of time zones 29 March 2010 US weighing action against China's financial services barrier 27 March 2010 BRIC ministers sign food security declaration 27 March 2010 Global trade to grow 9.5 per cent this year: WTO 27 March 2010 Merkel pushes deal to bail Greece out of financial mess 27 March 2010 China displaces Germany as the world's biggest exporter: WTO 27 March 2010 Dubai World proposes to convert $8.9 billion debt into equity 25 March 2010 UK's Chancellor Darling offers basic bank accounts to all Britons 24 March 2010 After Greece, Fitch downgrades Portugal's credit rating to AA- 24 March 2010 Republicans vow to fight to repeal health care reform bill 24 March 2010 Obama signs health care reform bill into law 24 March 2010 US-Pakistan civil nuclear deal on the table: Clinton 23 March 2010 UK's super-fast broadband promise debunked as too little too late 22 March 2010 US: 'Kashmir key to Pakistan's long-term security' 22 March 2010 UK’s CBI forecasts slow and sluggish economic recovery 22 March 2010 US Congress clears landmark health care reform bill 22 March 2010 India Bangladesh resume talks on river waters after five year hiatus 20 March 2010 European exports to China for 2009 up at record high 19 March 2010 EU trade commissioner takes on US, China 19 March 2010 Yuan free float won’t correct trade imbalances: UNCTAD 18 March 2010 Older workers to outstrip freshers in European labour markets in 2010 15 March 2010 India-Africa summit to discuss 145 projects worth $9 billion 12 March 2010 Yuan firms up slightly as Obama urges revaluation 12 March 2010 US monthly deficit at record 220.9 billion in February 11 March 2010 Mexico's Carlos Slim is world's richest: Forbes 11 March 2010 EU mulls curbs on derivative contracts to rescue troubled economies 10 March 2010 UK, France, Spain ratings at risk, warns Fitch 10 March 2010 US will stand by Greece to resolve crisis: Obama 10 March 2010 Brazil to impose trade sanctions against US in cotton subsidy dispute 09 March 2010 Yuan appreciation: Currency speculation on the rise 09 March 2010 India, US to sign framework trade, investment pact on 17 March 09 March 2010 Governments crack glass ceiling better than private sector 08 March 2010 China to adjust monetary policy, says central bank governor 08 March 2010 Singapore's wealth fund GIC loses $5.1 billion in UBS investment 08 March 2010 China wants yuan in SDR basket by 2015: report 06 March 2010 Terrorist attack alert in Strait of Malacca 06 March 2010 Richard Quest’s Profitable Moment from Atlanta, Georgia 05 March 2010 Car becomes home for reporters in Chile 05 March 2010 Iron ore prices set for massive hike 04 March 2010 Japan's lower house passes trillion-dollar budget 03 March 2010 EU clears GM crops for cultivation, sale 03 March 2010 Euro area jobless remains steady at 9.9 per cent 03 March 2010 IMF puts China’s currency issue on centre stage 02 March 2010 India's trade deficit narrows to $86.6 billion in April-January 2009-10 02 March 2010 Global semiconductor sales rise in January 02 March 2010 Iceland braces for referendum on Icesave debt as talks fail 02 March 2010 Bangladesh nod for India-Myanmar gas pipeline 02 March 2010 Fannie Mae posts $72 billion net loss for 2009 02 March 2010 Saudi to hike crude oil supplies to India by 15 mmt 02 March 2010 Mandelson pushing Britain into euro zone 27 February 2010 China's Pudong Bank to raise $6 billion through equity, bond sale 27 February 2010 Bernanke says low interest rate to stay; worried over jobs 27 February 2010 China retains top slot as biggest holder of US debt 27 February 2010 Pakistan to offer 50 sites for oil and gas exploration 25 February 2010 World trade volume fell 12 per cent in 2009: Lamy 24 February 2010 Australian opposition leader slams junket for Indian press 24 February 2010 Indian Ocean patterns to reveal onset of El Nino 23 February 2010 Obama unveils revised healthcare bill 23 February 2010 Dubai World to present debt restructuring plan by end March 22 February 2010 Boss of loss making RBS forced to forego his £1.6 million bonus 22 February 2010 India to spend Rs150 crore for setting up integrated check post at Attari 19 February 2010 No takers for IMF’s gold 19 February 2010 UK car production rises sharply in January 19 February 2010 Exports spark recovery in Euro region 18 February 2010 Eurozone trade surplus at 22.3 billion euro; trade with India down 15 per cent 18 February 2010 US small business sees growth in 2010: CIT 17 February 2010 Australia pushing free-trade talks with China 17 February 2010 Global investors question China's future growth 17 February 2010 Chinese currency may appreciate 5 per cent: Goldman Sachs 17 February 2010 China no longer largest holder of US debt 17 February 2010 EU finance ministers urge Greece to step-up recovery plan 17 February 2010 India offers Nepal line of soft credit, essential commodities 17 February 2010 Barclays' profit before tax swells 92 per cent to $18.2 billion 16 February 2010 New evidence contradicts UK banks' lending claims 16 February 2010 Gold continues to climb amid Greek debt crisis 16 February 2010 Russia, India to boost economic engagement 16 February 2010 Japanese economy spurts –Q4 growth at 4.6 per cent 15 February 2010 Vale, Rio Tinto, BHP seek to dump contract pricing 13 February 2010 Korean economy has decoupled from US economy: HSBC 12 February 2010 China raises banks' reserve requirements by 50 bps 12 February 2010 Taiwan liberalises LCD, chip investments in China 11 February 2010 US trade deficit shrinks in 2009; widens to $40 billion in December 11 February 2010 China's January exports surge 21 per cent 10 February 2010 India right place for investment from Gulf region: Anand Sharma 09 February 2010 No moves to correct yuan valuation: China 09 February 2010 Dubai World receives $6 billion in state aid 08 February 2010 East India Company again to trade in tea, coffee in London 08 February 2010 Australia shifts immigration policy focus to higher skills 08 February 2010 Australian government withdraws bank deposit guarantees 08 February 2010 Dexia approves EU restructuring plan 08 February 2010 US: Getting a grip on false economy 06 February 2010 Regulators call for increased lending to small businesses 06 February 2010 US jobless rate down to 9.7 per cent in January 06 February 2010 China’s currency manipulation: US floats on hope 06 February 2010 New US jobless claims jump to 480,000 05 February 2010 Obama compensation czar powerless against AIG’s past payout guarantees 04 February 2010 US builds pressure on China over currency manipulation 04 February 2010 Two more huge gas field discoveries boost value of Israeli prospects 04 February 2010 Dubai announces discovery of new offshore oil field 04 February 2010 US treasury to sell $81 billion in securities next week 04 February 2010 Yuan’s undervaluation to figure at G-7 meet 03 February 2010 India and Sweden to cooperate in healthcare 02 February 2010 Research links global money supply and inflation expectations to gold prices 02 February 2010 Obama’s 2011 budget – playing the deficit game 02 February 2010 India begins free trade talks with New Zealand 01 February 2010 China says provinces cook up GDP figures 01 February 2010 Euro zone unemployment at 10%, hits 11-year high 30 January 2010 PM likely to visit Saudi Arabia in February or March 30 January 2010 US economy shoots up as GDP grows 5.7 per cent in Q4 30 January 2010 S&P downgrades UK’s banks; blames government 30 January 2010 Bernanke: Like the economy, wheezing through... 29 January 2010 Shift of power to Asia figures on Day 2 at Davos 29 January 2010 IT stocks dip on Obama’s outsourcing talk 29 January 2010 Sharma calls for enhanced use of renewable energy at Davos 29 January 2010 Japan’s exports rise first time in 15 months on Asian demand 28 January 2010 Sarkozy calls for a “new Bretton Woods” 28 January 2010 Recession reduces US college endowments for second year 28 January 2010 Two million pensioners in UK live in poverty, says study 28 January 2010 IMF revises 2010 global forecast to 3.9 per cent 27 January 2010 Global steel production fell 8 per cent in 2009 27 January 2010 UK economy moves to positive territory in Q4 27 January 2010 Singapore forecasts $10-$12 billion investments in 2010 27 January 2010 Democrats mull ways to counter Supreme Court election spending ruling 25 January 2010 Oman plans to spend $6 billion in power sector 25 January 2010 White House fights for Bernanke support in Senate as allies defect 23 January 2010 GE profit declines 22 per cent to $3 billion in Q4 23 January 2010 US Supreme Court rejects corporate spending limit in campaigns 23 January 2010 Global economy to grow at 2.7 per cent this year, predicts World Bank 22 January 2010 Excessive FDI inflow into Asia may spell trouble: IMF head 21 January 2010 Cheap Chinese goods harming Indian industry: government 21 January 2010 China's GDP grew 8.7 per cent in 2009 21 January 2010 Private tie-ups figure high on visiting Malaysian PM’s agenda 21 January 2010 Mauritius investor-friendly but no tax haven, says vice-premier 20 January 2010 Chevron to shut plants, axe jobs in refining business restructuring 20 January 2010 China, India call for stronger trade ties 20 January 2010 UAE's real GDP to grow 2.5 per cent in 2010: report 19 January 2010 Some creditors seek to sell Dubai World debt: report 18 January 2010 Chavez cracks down on price gouging retailers, establishments to check prices 18 January 2010 Online leading advertising industry recovery, says Bellwether report 18 January 2010 Poverty most serious global problem: Global poll 18 January 2010 Europe says 'No' to US model bank tax 16 January 2010 US to officially slam Beijing over Google attack 16 January 2010 Sovereign debt "most significant” global risk: WEF 16 January 2010 Eurozone trade surplus falls to 4.8 billion euros 16 January 2010 Obama unveils bank tax to raise $90 billion in 10 years 16 January 2010 China’s foreign exchange reserves touch $2.4 trillion 15 January 2010 Global oil demand for 2010 to be 'sluggish': IEA 15 January 2010 Why blame Iceland? 15 January 2010 Too early to remove stimulus packages in Asia, says ADB 14 January 2010 Russia govt goes ‘nyet, nyet’ on Vodka 14 January 2010 Corus postpones partial closure of Teesside plant by a month 14 January 2010 Fed Beige Book optimistic on early US recovery 14 January 2010 Dun & Bradstreet predicts sluggish recovery in 2010 13 January 2010 Obama mulls tax on banks to raise $120 billion 13 January 2010 India exploring mining venure prospects in southern Africa: vice president Ansari 12 January 2010 China’s central bank raises interest rates to tighten grip on liquidity 08 January 2010 US retailers beat analysts' estimates in December 08 January 2010 France mulls 'Google tax' to pay for creative content 07 January 2010 Semiconductor sales pick up partly due to spurt in PC market 07 January 2010 Euro zone inflation touches 0.9 per cent 06 January 2010 UK construction activity shrinks for 22nd month 06 January 2010 Iceland's president vetoes repayment of £3.37 billion Icesave bill 05 January 2010 2009: A momentous though depressing year gone by 05 January 2010 IMF to revise global economy recovery projections on positive cues 05 January 2010 India can outgrow China by 2014, says new chief economist Kaushik Basu 05 January 2010 Post crisis, Singapore's economy shrinks 6.8 per cent in Q4 04 January 2010 Iceland to repay €3.8 billion to British, Dutch investors 01 January 2010 US jobless claims fall to a 14-month low of 432,000 01 January 2010 US trade panel rules against China in tubular and pipe steel dumping case 31 December 2009 China's auditors find $34.37 billion embezzled from $586 billion stimulus package 30 December 2009 Japan's economic prospects improve 28 December 2009 Obama triumphs as Senate approves healthcare bill 26 December 2009 Italy’s tax amnesty brings back record €80 billion from tax havens 26 December 2009 China poised to become world’s second largest economy after revising 2008 growth figures 26 December 2009 Recession forces parents in UK to raid kids' piggy banks: Survey 26 December 2009 US treasury makes $16 billion profit from bailouts 24 December 2009 US real GDP up 2.2 per cent in Q3 as economy expands slowly 23 December 2009 China to impose anti-dumping duties on import of steel fasteners from EU 23 December 2009 India Bhutan sign 12 agreements including hydel power MoUs 23 December 2009 Tame 2010 with mid-year global volatility likely; positive GDP in Asia Pacific: S&P 23 December 2009 Britain’s GDP shrinks 0.2 per cent in Q3; tepid recovery in the US 23 December 2009 Carriers see better times ahead as global economy recovers 22 December 2009 China may pump additional $200 billion into CIC: report 21 December 2009 China to target 8 per cent growth for 2010 21 December 2009 Senate secures majority to pass health bill 21 December 2009 Asian sovereigns to hike borrowing in 2010, plan stimulus exit strategies: S&P 18 December 2009 FDIC hikes 2010 budget to $4 billion 16 December 2009 Climate deal on the rocks as rifts widen 16 December 2009 OPEC raises 2010 world oil demand forecast 16 December 2009 Localisation and creativity keys to success in Chinese market, says envoy to Beijing 15 December 2009 Obama exhorts bankers to lend liberally to discharge bail-out obligations 15 December 2009 Outraged African nations stall, resume climate talks 15 December 2009 Copenhagen talks in limbo as poor nations walk out 14 December 2009 India sets 15 December deadline for negotiations at Copenhagen 14 December 2009 Abu Dhabi bails out Dubai World with $10 billion loan 14 December 2009 Copenhagen: US, China square up for the finale 12 December 2009 Major developing countries must play big role in climate deal:US 12 December 2009 Pay czar caps Citibank, AIG, GM staff remuneration 12 December 2009 US House formulates new lending and credit rules 12 December 2009 123 Agreement delays impact India’s 2020 n-power targets 11 December 2009 123 Agreement impasse to resolve soon: USIBC 11 December 2009 NBN to be ‘enabling platform’ to drive innovation, productivity in Austrralia: Stephen Conroy 11 December 2009 Sarkozy, Merkel hail Darling’s move to impose bank bonus tax 11 December 2009 Switzerland keeps rates unchanged; stops bond purchase 11 December 2009 US n-firms feel the New Delhi chill 10 December 2009 Developing nations see red in Danish draft seeking unacceptable limits on emissions 10 December 2009 Russia to build 12-14 n-reactors in India 10 December 2009 UK trade deficit widened to £7.1 billion in October 10 December 2009 Geithner for extending TARP till October 2 10 December 2009 BoA repays $45 billion TARP funds 10 December 2009 Nakheel reports 7.2-per cent rise in debt, shrinking assets 09 December 2009 Copenhagen: G77 gives the boot to Danish draft 09 December 2009 10 per cent expatriates lose jobs in Gulf slump 09 December 2009 US homeowners lose $5.9 trillion in value since 2006: study 09 December 2009 US government settles $1.4-billion class action suit by American Indians 09 December 2009 Japan unveils $81 billion fresh economic stimulus 08 December 2009 Obama hints at spending unused TARP money to boost jobs 08 December 2009 China faces steel glut; may resort to dumping: reports 08 December 2009 No rate hike on sight as Fed chief says recovery in US 'fragile' 08 December 2009 Kuwait fund makes $1.1 billion through Citigroup stake sale 07 December 2009 Brown to announce £12 billion spending cuts today 07 December 2009 Indian PM to attend Copenhagen summit 05 December 2009 Dubai crisis may hurt some sectors in India: report 03 December 2009 Uranium mining giant Cameco coming to India 03 December 2009 Baby Boomers shaping the future of technology: research 03 December 2009 Downturn raised corporate reliance on IT to survive: Accenture - EIU 03 December 2009 Deal with New York Fed slashes AIG debt by more than half 02 December 2009 Dubai World unwilling to part with ‘crown jewels’ 02 December 2009 Dubai World to restructure $26-billion debt 01 December 2009 Not responsible for Dubai World debts: Dubai 01 December 2009 Chip sales up 5.1 percent in October, still down for year 01 December 2009 Government closely tracking Dubai crisis fall out: Ravi 30 November 2009 India, Canada announce civil nuclear deal 30 November 2009 UK recession deeper than forecast 28 November 2009 Abu Dhabi to be selective in aiding Dubai World 28 November 2009 Will Dubai's debt crisis derail Indian property recovery? 28 November 2009 Dubai crisis not to hurt India much, says government 28 November 2009 India gains $800mn on IMF gold deal 27 November 2009 Chinese bank loans reach 27 per cent of 2009 GDP 27 November 2009 Bank stocks tumble as Dubai seeks moratorium on debt 27 November 2009 Coordinated exit from global expansionary policy needed: Allianz 26 November 2009 China’s Ansteel to jointly develop Karara Iron Ore Project with Aussie miner 25 November 2009 Indo-US summit: The new Panchsheel 25 November 2009 Pre-State dinner, Indian PM chews up China 24 November 2009 Recession to usher business change, say top UK executives 24 November 2009 Qatar to spend $25 billion on rail network 23 November 2009 Cuba could serve as model for protection of children's rights: UN official 21 November 2009 Belgian PM Herman Van Rompuy appointed first permanent president of EU 21 November 2009 Indian economy to almost equal US by 2050: study 21 November 2009 India has no expectations from Copenhagen summit 20 November 2009 US will commit reduction targets at Copenhagen: UN climate chief 20 November 2009 Global economy recovering on Asian growth: OECD 20 November 2009 UN food summit produces nothing nutritious 20 November 2009 UK retail sales bounce back in October 19 November 2009 US energy majors look to find succour in China’s sunshine energy sector 19 November 2009 Italy exits recession with GDP growth 0.6 per cent