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Eurozone approves Greek bailout in return for far-reaching reforms
Eurozone finance ministers approved Friday a third bailout worth up to 86 billion euros to keep Greece in the single currency in return
15 August 2015, 18:00 PM
As yuan falls, China's rich seek safe havens offshore
For many in the ranks of China's wealthy, the shock devaluation in the yuan is a cause of regret - that they hadn't moved more money
13 August 2015, 18:00 PM
Malaysian economy grows at slowest pace in nearly two years
Malaysia's economy grew at its slowest pace in nearly two years in the second quarter, the government said Thursday, the latest
13 August 2015, 18:00 PM
HTC cuts 2,000 jobs after biggest quarterly loss
Taiwanese smartphone maker HTC said Thursday it would cut more than 2,000 jobs, slashing its workforce by 15 percent, after posting
13 August 2015, 18:00 PM
Indian court overturns Nestle noodle ban, orders new tests
An Indian court on Thursday overturned a government ban on Nestle's hugely popular Maggi noodles brand, but ordered further tests
13 August 2015, 18:00 PM
New Google CEO made ascent with low-key style
A low-key style and an unusually firm handle on diplomacy propelled new Google chief executive Sundar Pichai to the top of the search engine giant, former colleagues said, cementing his successes such as creating the Chrome browser.
11 August 2015, 18:00 PM
Greece, lenders clinch bailout deal after marathon talks
Greece and its international lenders clinched a multi-billion-euro bailout agreement on Tuesday after marathon talks through the night, officials said, raising hopes aid can be disbursed in time for a major debt repayment due next week.
11 August 2015, 18:00 PM
Asian central banks hold nerve after China devalues yuan
Some of Asia's most interventionist central banks are for now holding their nerve on currency policy after a major devaluation in the currency of one of their top trading partners, China.
11 August 2015, 18:00 PM
Opec raises oil demand forecast
Opec on Tuesday revised upward its growth forecast for global oil demand in 2015 and maintained projected record levels of world consumption next year, despite turbulent market conditions spurred by financial instability in Greece and China.
11 August 2015, 18:00 PM
Modi makes final push to pass tax reform
The government of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is making a last push before the end of a stormy sitting of parliament to pass a major tax reform aimed at boosting economic growth, but an opposition party has dug in its heels to stop the bill.
11 August 2015, 18:00 PM
Costs of ad blocking rise to nearly $22b
The use of software that blocks online ads is expected to cost websites some $21.8 billion globally in 2015, a study showed Monday.
11 August 2015, 18:00 PM
Pacific trade deal puts profit over people
Labour activists worry that a US-led free-trade deal under negotiation will prioritise corporate profits over workers' rights and pressure governments to bow to the will of investors.
11 August 2015, 18:00 PM
Tata Steel Q1 net sales down 17pc
Tata Steel Ltd on Tuesday posted a 17 percent drop in consolidated net sales for the April-June quarter, as a flood of cheaper imports hit steel prices.
11 August 2015, 18:00 PM
Greece, creditors seen closing in on third bailout accord
Greece and its creditors were to resume talks in Athens on Sunday with both sides indicating that the terms of a third bailout will be finalised in short order.
9 August 2015, 18:00 PM
China under mounting pressure to ease policy as economy stumbles
China is under growing pressure to further stimulate its economy after disappointing data over the weekend showed another heavy fall in factory-gate prices and a surprise slump in exports.
9 August 2015, 18:00 PM
Zimbabwe police bar trade union protests over job losses
Zimbabwe police on Saturday blocked the country's main workers union from protesting against a recent wave of job losses and briefly held union leaders, one of the march organisers said.
9 August 2015, 18:00 PM
Adidas reports higher sales, modest profit rise
German sportswear and equipment maker Adidas on Thursday reported higher sales and a slight profit rise for the second quarter, despite
6 August 2015, 18:00 PM
Facebook launches feature to allow businesses to privately message users
Facebook Inc rolled out features Wednesday that enable businesses to privately communicate with customers through messages as part
6 August 2015, 18:00 PM
China has spent $147b to prop up stocks: Goldman
US investment bank Goldman Sachs has estimated the Chinese government has spent up to 900 billion yuan ($147 billion) in the last
6 August 2015, 18:00 PM
Indonesia's growth slows further in second quarter
Indonesia's growth slid in the second quarter to levels unseen since 2009, government data showed Wednesday, highlighting the uphill
5 August 2015, 18:00 PM