Huge bonuses at Deutsche Bank despite 2017 loss

Germany's top lender Deutsche Bank said it quadrupled bonus payouts to staff in 2017, despite booking a bigger-than-expected net loss for the year.
18 March 2018, 18:00 PM

India regains status as fastest growing major economy

India regained its status as the world's fastest growing major economy in the October-December quarter, surpassing China for the
1 March 2018, 18:00 PM

US consumer inflation picks up in January

US consumer prices increased in January, with a gauge of underlying inflation posting its largest gain in 12 months, bolstering views that
1 March 2018, 18:00 PM

Indian jeweler's bankrupt US firm whets buyer interest amid probe

Potential buyers have expressed strong early interest in a bankrupt US firm of Indian jeweler Nirav Modi, who has been accused of
1 March 2018, 18:00 PM

Facebook jobs service spreading to more countries

Facebook on Wednesday announced that its year-old job-hunting service is expanding to dozens more countries, aiming to connect
1 March 2018, 18:00 PM

Exposition on infrastructure development begins in city

A four-day exposition began in Dhaka yesterday with an aim to promote development of green industries and raise awareness about
1 March 2018, 18:00 PM

Eurozone unemployment holds at nine-year low

Europe's economic recovery remains on track, with eurozone unemployment at its lowest level since December 2008, official figures
1 March 2018, 18:00 PM

EU approves Ray-Ban maker's merger with French firm

The EU on Tuesday approved the proposed merger between French lens-maker Essilor and Luxottica, the Italian eyewear company that
1 March 2018, 18:00 PM

Canada budget breaks down gender barriers

Canada's finance minister unveiled a budget Tuesday that looks to boost the number of working women to head off a looming labor shortage.
28 February 2018, 18:12 PM

Economists see stability in Xi supremacy, Chinese eye exit

AS Xi Jinping marches toward presidency for life, economists are lauding the stability of his continued rule but the move has caused
28 February 2018, 18:11 PM

German jobs bonanza drives employment to record high

Germany's jobless total fell more than expected in February and employment hit a record high in January, data showed on Wednesday,
28 February 2018, 18:10 PM

US trade officials meet auto executives in midst of Nafta talks

US trade officials met with auto industry executives in Washington on Tuesday, three sources said, as talks to renegotiate the North
28 February 2018, 18:10 PM

A question of interest at the heart of debate over GM Korea rescue

For years, General Motors resisted calls from South Korean officials to cut interest rates it was charging on nearly $3 billion in loans to
28 February 2018, 18:09 PM

Taiwan warns its firms to be wary as China grants greater access

Taiwan on Wednesday warned its companies and people to exercise caution and not rush to China's embrace after Beijing released
28 February 2018, 18:09 PM

Eurozone inflation falls in February

Inflation in the eurozone slowed to 1.2 percent in February, the EU's official statistics agency said Wednesday, well off the European
28 February 2018, 18:09 PM

China working-age population shrinks, presenting pitfall for pension plans

China's working-age population fell to its lowest level since 2009 last year and was below a billion for the first time since 2010, data
28 February 2018, 18:08 PM

France posts better than expected growth in 2017

The French economy grew by a faster-than-expected 2.0 percent in 2017, as investment and output picked up in the fourth quarter,
28 February 2018, 18:08 PM

Hong Kong cash surplus hits record but critics hit out at budget

Hong Kong Wednesday reported a record surplus of almost US$18 billion thanks to a red-hot property market and announced wide-
28 February 2018, 18:07 PM

Six ways to future-proof your business

Every year, leaders from across the globe gather in Davos, Switzerland to discuss the most pressing issues facing the world and plan for the future.
28 February 2018, 18:06 PM

Amazon launches music streaming service in India

Amazon.com Inc launched its music-streaming service in India on Wednesday, its latest offering to drive customers to shop more on its
28 February 2018, 18:06 PM