Nokia, Microsoft to build rival to Google's Android
2011-02-11 17:08:33
Nokia and Microsoft have teamed up to take on Google and Apple in the fast-growing smartphone market as the Finnish cellphone maker attempts to regain its leading position in the sector.
D.Boerse-NYSE deal faces antitrust snags
2011-02-11 14:04:28
Deutsche Boerse AG's planned takeover of NYSE Euronext faces intense scrutiny from German regulators and European antitrust authorities, potentially imperiling the blockbuster exchange tie-up.
Food prices rise on weather, improved living standards
2011-02-10 09:04:46
Extreme weather, improved living standards and increased global liquidity have pushed up food prices in emerging markets, experts say, but the risk of a jump in speculative demand for grain remains low.
China's international patent filings up 56.2-pct
2011-02-10 06:13:43
China's international patent filings under WIPO's Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) surged by 56.2 percent in 2010
Emerging markets to curb inflation
2011-02-09 10:15:39
The emerging markets have started taking measures to combat inflation which has become a serious problem for them so far, but uncertainties still exist on whether these policies will be successful.
Brazilian mining to attract $350b in 20 yrs
2011-02-09 09:40:35
Brazilian Minister of Mines and Energy Edison Lobao launched on Tuesday the National Mining Plan 2030, with expected investments of $350 billion to be applied in research, searching, mineral processing, infrastructure and logistics.
Oil prices rise on Egypt unrest
2011-02-01 08:51:44
A key global oil price contract topped $100 per barrel on Monday for the first time since 2008.
Key African economist hails China's investment
2011-01-31 07:06:10
China is winning more understanding and recognition in Africa, Chinese experts said after a key African economist said Chinese investment is "really largely positive" at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland.
Kan: China growth positive for Japan
2011-01-31 06:55:00
Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan's statement points to a positive and strong change in future China-Japan relations.
Starbucks sees higher 2011 coffee costs
2011-01-27 10:59:35
The world's largest coffee chain, expects rising coffee prices to hit profits more than it previously thought.
CEOs rank China as No 1 for future growth
2011-01-26 10:55:54
Business leaders considered China as the most important country for future economic growth, a survey showed on Tuesday.
South Africa promotes business with China
2011-01-26 06:24:55
Beijing Axis (BA) group managing director Kobus van der Wath said a China-South Africa business forum is being prepared, which aimed at assisting South African and African business to expand trade relations with China.
