Chinese labor policies mar African welcome
When Chinese investors bought struggling copper producer Chambishi Mining Plc, miners in this Zambian town gave them a heroes' welcome for averting its closure and for creating more jobs.
China set for more baby-step fuel price hikes
China is all but certain to raise retail gasoline and diesel prices for a third time this year, but will not jack up rates by the more than 15 percent that would be necessary to close the gap with rallying crude costs.
Qualcomm Could Blink First in Royalty Standoff
Faced with the possibility of losing India's leading CDMA mobile operator, wireless technology company Qualcomm could soften its negotiating stance and reduce royalty rates it charges even as it hints that fresh negotiations with other providers around the world are in the offing.
Arcelor, Mittal Name New CEO for Merged Company
Arcelor and Mittal Steel Company named its first CEO, Roland Junck to lead the company.
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Motorola, Shanda offer mobile gaming in China
Motorola Inc. on Friday launched its first online-game-playing mobile phone, picking China for the initiative in a bid to tap into one of the world's top game markets.
TCS Approved for China Joint Venture
India's largest IT company this week received shareholder approval to extend its operations in the $30 billion Chinese software market.
India, South Africa, Mercosur to Pursue Trade Talks
Countries such as India, South Africa and South American Mercosur nations will continue trade negotiations following the indefinite suspension of global trade talks through the World Trade Organization.
Motorola unveils thin phone for emerging markets
Motorola Inc. said on Tuesday it would start selling the Motofone, its thinnest phone yet in high-growth emerging markets in a bid to compete better against bigger rival Nokia.
African Reaction to WTO Collapse Mixed
The collapse of yesterday's WTO trade talks in Geneva has resulted in mixed feelings for Africa as it faces an uncertain future of high tariffs, officials said on Tuesday.
An Urgent Time for Global Trade
After five years and very little to show for it, global trade talks meant to reduce poverty worldwide are at a crucial point.
Volatile prices to dim gold's glitter
High and volatile prices will continue to scare physical gold buyers in most parts of the world, but some markets such as China and Japan will remain strong, bullion dealers said.
Safe haven dollar buying may not be full picture
Was the dollar's recent sharp run higher against a backdrop of conflict in the Middle East a pure geopolitical safe-haven play? Not quite, some say.
Microsoft Files 26 U.S. Piracy Lawsuits
Microsoft Corp. has filed 26 lawsuits accusing U.S. companies of selling pirated software, the latest move in its ramped-up efforts to boost sales by cracking down on illegal copies.
FX risks mount for China firms as policy evolves
Chinese firms may for the first time face major currency risks in the coming year - not only because the yuan is rising but because officials are shifting more responsibility for risk from the government to companies.
Reading the Volatile Market
Following a tumultous week, investors are wondering what lessons can be learned.
To inflate or appreciate, that's China's question
A year since China untethered the yuan from the dollar, arguments are intensifying whether to let inflation rise in order to bring about the real exchange rate appreciation needed to adjust the country's lopsided economy.
US clears two-stage path to Taiwan submarine deal
The Pentagon has cleared Taiwan to take a two-stage approach to buying up to eight diesel submarines in a move that could revive the long-stalled potential multibillion-dollar deal.
China's Nanjing to build MG cars in Oklahoma
China's Nanjing Automobile Group, which took control of Britain's collapsed MG Rover last year, on Wednesday said it would build MG-brand cars in Oklahoma, making it the first Chinese automaker to assemble vehicles in the United States.
Rice says powers forced to take U.N. action on Iran
U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said Iran's refusal to accept an international incentives offer to negotiate curbs on its nuclear programme will force major powers to decide on Wednesday to deal with the Islamic Republic at the U.N. Security Council.
Alliance Talks to Start Amid Investor Concerns
As GM, Renault-Nissan prepare to pursue “exploratory†talks about a possible alliance, GM investors are wondering whether the partnership can benefit the world largest automaker, currently in the midst of a major restructuring.
Africa, China Forge Closer Economic Ties
Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao recently ended a seven nation tour of Africa on June 25 in a bid to improve economic, social and diplomatic ties between China and Africa.
Pension fund holds promise
China's efforts to defuse what experts have called its pension time bomb have created a multibillion-dollar opportunity for domestic and international fund managers.
India's Emerging Elite: The Accidental Developers
In a rush to build shops, offices and houses worthy of a thriving economy, a new elite is emerging in India - young men asked to turn plots of family land into a property business.
Stocks Fall As Poole Sparks Inflation Worries
U.S. stocks slid on Friday after another warning from a Federal Reserve official about inflation, giving investors more reason to think the Fed will keep raising interest rates.
Asian Markets End Week With Rally
Asian markets rallied for a second day Friday, recovering from a plunge Tuesday that sent stocks in the region to their lowest levels in months.
DuPont sees faster Chinese growth
DuPont Co., the second largest U.S. chemicals maker, said its strong double-digit revenue growth in China would accelerate while it increased investment and manpower in its fastest growing market.
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