Instant noodle sales top 100 billion units a year
Global sales of instant noodles have topped 100 billion units annually, an industry group said Friday -- more than one monthly serving of the portable meal for every person on the planet.
26 April 2013 12:52
Bidding hot for chance at coffee with Apple chief
A coffee date with Apple chief Tim Cook was a hot opportunity on Wednesday as bidding hit $160,000 for the chance being auctioned to raise money for a human rights group.
ENRC chairman resigns
Chairman of Eurasian Natural Resources Corporation (ENRC) Mehmet Dalman resigned and Gerhard Ammann was appointed its new chairman.
24 April 2013 15:29
Apple profit falls for first time in nearly a decade
Apple reported Tuesday that its quarterly profit dipped for the first time in nearly a decade as it squeezed less money from its champions in the competitive smartphone and tablet markets.
24 April 2013 12:42
OECD backs Japan deflation fight, says must cut debt
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development on Tuesday backed Japan's bid to end years of deflation, but called on Tokyo to step up efforts to shrink its huge debt pile.
Swiss watchmakers keep wary eye on China
The world's biggest watch fair is set to open this week in Basel amid growing uncertainty over whether the industry can keep up its momentum and rake in another year of record sales in China.