Citi fined $2 mn over Facebook IPO leak
US banking giant Citigroup paid a $2 million fine to a state regulator and fired a junior analyst over a probe into leaks of confidential information on Facebook's public offering.
BBC pulls plug on world's oldest teletext service
BBC Ceefax, the world's first teletext service, ceased transmission on Tuesday after delivering 38 years of up-to-the-minute news and sports updates to the British public.
US thinks Iran behind cyberattack in Saudi: ex-official
The United States believes Iran was behind a major cyberattack on Saudi Arabia's state oil company and a Qatari gas firm.
Japan auto giants to halve Chinese output: report
Japan's top three carmakers will halve production in China following a sales slump there sparked by a backlash over a territorial row between Tokyo and Beijing.
SpaceX set for first NASA-contracted supply mission
US firm SpaceX aims for its next big launch into orbit Sunday -- the first of 12 flights in its $1.6 billion contract with NASA to bring supplies to and from the international space station.
Assets of Kazakhstan Engineering reached 40 billion tenge
In 2012 the company’s assets almost doubled and reached 40 billion tenge, while its profit grew almost 4-fold and made 75 billion tenge ($500 million): chairman.
Xstrata, Glencore announce new deal for massive tie-up
Swiss mining group Xstrata and commodities giant Glencore said on Monday they had agreed on new terms for their tie-up to create a massive company worth about 70 billion euros ($90 billion).
World's 2nd largest steel firm born in Japan
Japan's Nippon Steel and rival Sumitomo Metal Industries formally merged on Monday, creating the world's second largest steelmaker amid intensifying global competition.
Heineken takeover of Tiger Beer maker approved
Shareholders in the parent company of the Singapore-based brewer that makes Tiger Beer on Friday approved the firm's takeover by Dutch giant Heineken.
G4S 'high-risk' after Olympic security fiasco: lawmakers
British security giant G4S should be registered as a "high-risk" company after it failed to provide enough guards for the Olympics, lawmakers said Friday.
Anti-Japan protests across China on war anniversary
Thousands of anti-Japan protesters rallied across China over a territorial row on Tuesday, a key historical anniversary, as Japanese firms including car giant Toyota shut or scaled back production.
Scotts to pay big fine for fake pesticides, poison bird feed
Lawn and garden products company Scotts Miracle-Gro will pay $12.5 million in fines for poisoning bird feed and violating pesticide laws.
Embattled Qantas in major alliance with Emirates
Struggling Australian carrier Qantas on Thursday announced a major global alliance with Emirates that will see its hub for European flights shift to Dubai from Singapore in a bid to stem losses.
Coffee giant Starbucks taps into tea-loving India
Starbucks is betting on big returns as it seeks to lure an expanding legion of coffee lovers in India -- primarily a tea-drinking nation where lifestyle changes have spawned a booming market for cafes.
Japan's Sharp mulls main businesses sale: report
Japan's embattled Sharp Corp. is considering selling off part of its main operations as it looks to plug a gaping hole in its balance sheet.
Japan firm says China waste claims 'groundless'
A Japanese paper firm whose factory was at the centre of deadly weekend protests in China said Monday it was concerned about the demonstration, but rejected pollution claims as "groundless".
Facebook hopes investors like first earnings
Facebook reports its first earnings as a public company Thursday in an announcement that will be closely watched for signs of whether the social media giant can deliver on its financial promise.
One killed, 40 injured in clashes at Indian car plant
India's top carmaker Maruti Suzuki suspended production at a plant near New Delhi after workers attacked managers, leaving one person dead and scores injured.
Barclays' Bob Diamond to forgo £20 mn bonus: chairman
Former Barclays chief executive Bob Diamond will give up bonuses worth £20 million after resigning over a rate-rigging scandal.