Samsung and Microsoft end patent dispute
Samsung and Microsoft said they had ended a patent dispute that had seen the US software giant sue the South Korean conglomerate for breaching a 2011 licensing contract.
Nissan raises full-year profit forecast to $3.5 bn
Nissan said Monday it was raising its full-year net profit forecast to $3.5 billion, thanks to cost cutting efforts and a cheaper yen.
SpaceX calls off launch of space-weather satellite
SpaceX's launch of a $340 million sun-observing spacecraft that was initially dreamed up by former US vice president Al Gore was postponed.
ArcelorMittal Temirtau asks workers to yield to wage cuts
ArcelorMittal Temirtau Director General has asked the company's personnel to understand the difficult financial situation and take the 25% wage cuts.
Petrobras confirms Bendine as new CEO
Brazilian oil giant Petrobras confirmed that banking executive Aldemir Bendine has been named its new chief executive.
New airline Air Kazakhstan renamed to Kazakh Air
A new Kazakh airline Air Kazakhstan that is due to start making domestic flights in Kazakhstan this year has been renamed to Kazakh Air.
TransAsia starts pilot retraining after deadly crash
TransAsia Airways started the first day of a programme to retrain its pilots after its second deadly crash in seven months.
ArcelorMittal Temirtau fined for wages cuts: Prosecutor's Office of Karaganda
ArcelorMittal Temitau has been fined 594,600 tenge ($3,223) for cutting the wages of its employees in violation of Kazakhstan's Labor Code.
Twitter chief confirms Google 'relationship'
Twitter chief Dick Costolo said Thursday that "a relationship" with Google has been rekindled, but he was coy on the details.
Sony Pictures boss steps down after damaging hack
Sony Pictures Entertainment co-chair Amy Pascal, whose embarrassing emails were leaked in a hack attack, is stepping down.
Kazakhstan's Air Astana to lower ticket prices
Air Astana announced a decision to lower ticket prices on domestic flights in Kazakhstan.
Kazakh businessman Kenes Rakishev launches venture capital fund
Kazakhstan's businessman Kenes Rakishev has become one of the investors of a $102 million venture capital fund.
ArcelorMittal Temirtau cuts wages by 25% for locals and by 50% for foreigners
ArcelorMittal Temirtau has temporarily reduced the wages of foreign employees by 50 percent and of local personnel by 25 percent.
Toyota raises full-year profit forecast to record $18 bn
Toyota raised its earnings forecast for the year to March, saying it expects to book a record $18.1 billion annual net profit thanks to a weak yen and cost cuts.
Samsung to expand range of smart appliances
Samsung is to launch a range of smart refrigerators, air conditioners and washing machines as its seeks to expand its business in Internet-connected homes.
Burger chain Shake Shack sizzles in Wall Street debut
Shake Shack, a hamburger chain that prides itself on fresh ingredients and good service, soared in its first day of trade on Wall Street.
Jay Z to acquire Wimp music service
US rap star Jay Z made a $56-million foray into the music streaming business, buying Norway's Wimp in a bid to compete with giants like Spotify and Apple.
Toyota says to return to World Rally Championship in 2017
Toyota said it would come back to the World Rally Championship in 2017, nearly two decades after the Japanese auto giant withdrew from the motor sports event.
Total chief says to slash exploration outlays by nearly third
The chief executive of Total said the French oil company would slash spending on exploration by 30 percent this year due to the drop in the price of oil.
Amazon surprises with $214 mln quarterly profit
Amazon surprised the market with a quarterly profit far better than anticipated for the online giant known for investing for the long term.