Britain faces sink or swim moment, Cameron says
Britain faces a sink or swim moment and must take painful action to avoid falling behind its global competitors, Prime Minister David Cameron was set to warn on Wednesday.
11 October 2012
Japan hosts IMF meet 50 years after economic miracle
The last time Japan hosted an International Monetary Fund summit nearly 50 years ago, the nation was a leader in innovation and economic growth that made it the envy of the world.
Activists building ship in Gaza to defy Israel
A ship built in Gaza will sail next year carrying Palestinian exports to international customers, and to challenge Israel's blockade from the inside out.
05 October 2012
Taiwan expects tourist boost to US with visa waiver
Taiwanese officials said Wednesday that visitors to the United States are estimated to increase by 50 percent now that the island has been added to the US visa waiver programme.
03 October 2012
Kazakhstan raises fuel prices
Kazakhstan’s Agency for Natural Monopolies Regulation has changed the ceiling prices for regulated fuel.
03 October 2012
S&P warns of little iron ore respite for miners
Global credit agency Standard & Poor's said Tuesday that it saw little improvement in iron ore prices in the near-term and warned that smaller single-commodity miners could see their ratings slip.
China manufacturing in second month of contraction
China's manufacturing activity contracted for a second straight month in September, according to official data released Monday, falling short of expectations for expansion.