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.