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.
Russian companies overwhelm Kazakhstan since CU
The number of Russian companies in Kazakhstan has increased by 30 percent since creation of the Customs Union.
Russia asks Kazakhstan to retain specialization of 19 military companies
A huge number of equipment and military vehicles manufactured back in the Soviet time and after are still in use and require spare parts.
Oil-producing companies will pay 400 million tenge in fines: Kazakhstan Oil and Gas Ministry
The list of penalized companies will be published on the website of the Oil and Gas Ministry in the beginning of April.
Akchulakov appointed new head of KazMunaiGas
Outgoing Kairgeldy Kabyldin, according to a source close to the situation, is expected to head KazTransOil.
St. Petersburg’s Penoplex wants to monopolize Kazakh frost protection market
Penoplex holding has launched the second $3.3-million line producing building insulation materials.