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Apple likely to boost watch production quickly

Apple Inc is likely to quickly ramp production of the Apple Watch after strong pre-orders outstripped limited supply in the first weekend following its launch, some Wall Street analysts said.
13 April 2015, 18:00 PM

WB trims 2015 East Asia growth forecast

East Asia's developing economies led by China will grow slightly slower this year, with higher US interest rates and an appreciating
13 April 2015, 18:00 PM

Foreign stock investors like Indonesia, but love Philippines

Net foreign purchases of Philippine shares jumped to $1.1 billion in January-to-March, the highest for any quarter in almost three
13 April 2015, 18:00 PM

Taiwan rejected from China-led Asia bank 'due to name'

The Chinese government has said Taiwan will not be a member of a new regional bank, but would be welcome in the future under a different name.
13 April 2015, 18:00 PM

India seeks to woo German industry at Hanover Trade Fair

A giant statue of an Indian elephant dominates the stand of German cable maker Lapp at this year's Hanover Fair, the world's largest
13 April 2015, 18:00 PM

Airports report record passenger numbers

Rival airports Heathrow and Gatwick - both vying to be the site of a new runway - have reported record passenger numbers for March.
13 April 2015, 18:00 PM

China's influence over AIIB a concern ahead of founders' meeting

China could have outsized influence over a new Beijing-backed international development bank under a proposed shareholding
13 April 2015, 18:00 PM

Chinese hackers targeted SE Asia, India for last decade

A cyber espionage group most likely sponsored by China has been snooping on governments and businesses in Southeast Asia and
13 April 2015, 18:00 PM

Workers urge Volkswagen to end bitter leadership battle

Employees at German auto giant Volkswagen urged management Monday to settle a bitter power struggle and focus instead on running
13 April 2015, 18:00 PM

Brazil's iPhone investment falls short on promises of jobs, lower prices

The Brazilian iPhone was meant to mark a new era.
13 April 2015, 18:00 PM

Twitter, YouTube, Instagram work on stealth advertising

The quandary for those who run social networks is how to monetise activity on them without antagonising and thus losing users
12 April 2015, 18:00 PM

China to 'blacklist' its unruly tourists

China will create a "blacklist" of its tourists who behave badly overseas, state-media reported, after several embarrassing incidents
12 April 2015, 18:00 PM

From film to fashion, Dubai bids to be creative capital for Arab world

Move over, Cairo, Beirut and Casablanca. Dubai is launching a drive to become one of the Arab world's top centres for art, design, film
12 April 2015, 18:00 PM

United States loses sparkle as Europe shows signs of hope

Investors will cast a wary eye on the latest gauges of the United States' economic health this week, while troubled Europe shows early
12 April 2015, 18:00 PM

Eurogroup wants Greece's list of reforms by April 20

The European Union has given Greece until April 20 to present a list of reforms which, if found acceptable, would unlock the final tranche of aid funds promised under a multi-billion-euro bailout, a German newspaper reported Sunday.
12 April 2015, 18:00 PM

India rushes to break impasse on Canada

Indian and Canadian negotiators are rushing to iron out differences in a long-stalled foreign investment protection pact in time for Prime
12 April 2015, 18:00 PM

Flipkart ties up with Mumbai dabbawalas

India's biggest e-commerce company, Flipkart, has tied up with Mumbai's lunchbox delivery men, famous for navigating cramped and
11 April 2015, 18:00 PM

IMF sees Brazil economy shrinking

The Brazilian economy will likely shrink this year, but the South American country could return to growth in 2016 if it succeeds in
11 April 2015, 18:00 PM

US import prices resume downward trend in March

US import prices fell in March as rising petroleum costs were offset by declining prices for other goods, a sign of muted inflation that
11 April 2015, 18:00 PM

India eases rules for foreign investment in government bonds

India's market regulator has allowed foreign investors to reinvest in government bonds the same day, according to a emailed circular
11 April 2015, 18:00 PM