Oil prices mixed as Obama seeks to delay Syria vote
Oil prices were mixed in Asian trade Wednesday, following big falls in New York and after US President Barack Obama asked Congress to delay a vote on US military action in Syria, analysts.
Oil prices slide from Syria-fuelled highs
Oil prices lost support Monday after hitting 28-month highs over fears of fallout from a possible US military attack on Syria for its alleged use of chemical weapons.
10 September 2013 12:24
Xi Jinping on restoration of Silk Road
The Chinese leader suggests that Central Asian countries enhance political coordination, actively develop the common road network and reduce barriers to trade.
Oil hits 28-month high in US on Syria tensions
Crude-oil prices surged higher Friday amid US-Russia tensions over a potential military strike on Syria, pushing the US contract to a 28-month high.
Europe's emerging economies back on track
Central and eastern European countries have escaped most of the turmoil that has recently lashed emerging economies as they have been shielded by the recovery in the neighbouring eurozone.
03 September 2013 17:31
Oil down as Obama seeks Congress approval on Syria
Oil prices fell in Asian trade Monday after US President Barack Obama's announcement that he would seek approval from lawmakers for military action against Syria eased prospects of an imminent strike.
02 September 2013 13:23
Mexico ships first load of premium tequila to China
Mexico on Friday sent its first shipment of 100 percent blue agave tequila to China, hoping to finally break into what sellers say could soon be their second biggest market.
31 August 2013 10:12
Energy sector leads US stocks gains amid Syria jitters
US stocks rebounded Wednesday led by energy companies benefiting from an oil price spike, as the West mulls a possible punitive attack against Syria for its alleged chemical weapons use.
Global manufacturing data helps Asia markets rebound
Asian markets firmed on Friday as a slew of upbeat manufacturing data from around the globe overshadowed concerns about the US Federal Reserve's plans for its stimulus programme.