Apple, US government spar in antitrust trial finale Apple on Thursday dismissed allegations it conspired to raise the price of e-books and said the US government's antitrust case against it would deter new entrants to concentrated markets.
Gambia to ban rice imports from 2016: president Gambian President Yahya Jammeh said Sunday the west African country would ban rice imports from 2016, in a bid to boost demand for local produce and move towards self sufficiency.
17 June 2013
Oil prices climb on geopolitical fears, US data Oil prices surged on Friday helped by a rise in Middle East worries, after Washington said it would provide military support to Syria's rebels and Iran went to the polls to elect a new president.
16 June 2013
China to deal 'appropriately' with EU steel challenge China said it will deal "appropriately" with the European Union's decision to challenge it at the World Trade Organisation after Beijing slapped duties on some steel products, in the latest salvo in the row between the two sides.
14 June 2013
Facebook shareholders vent ire over sagging stockFacebook shareholders on Tuesday grilled leaders of the social network regarding how they planned to revive the company's stock and protect user privacy from snoops including US spy agencies.
Google eyes emerging markets networks: report Google has become deeply involved in a series of projects to build and operate wireless networks in emerging markets including sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia.
26 May 2013
Business aviation still waiting recovery to find its wings Manufacturers of business jets can look forward to climbing sales in the years to come thanks to emerging markets as they gather in Switzerland for an annual air show, having survived the turbulence of the global financial crisis.
21 May 2013
Chinese PM vows to open up markets to India Visiting Chinese Premier Li Keqiang pledged on Tuesday to open up domestic markets to Indian businesses and narrow a gaping trade deficit between the two countries.
21 May 2013
Foreign buyers descend on Sicily for bargain property Foreign buyers are swooping on deserted villages in Sicily to snap up homes for as little as 10,000 euros ($13,000), propping up a property market in freefall as Italy suffers its longest-ever recession.
21 May 2013
Toyota becomes Asia's biggest firm by market value Toyota has accelerated past South Korea's Samsung Electronics to become Asia's biggest company by market value, after the Japanese automaker's shares doubled in the past year.
16 May 2013
Commodity prices hit by weak global outlook Global commodity markets were hit this week by weaker-than-expected manufacturing data in key consumers China and the United States.
04 May 2013
Oil takes breather in Asia after strong rally Oil prices took a breather in Asian trade Friday as investors locked in profits after a strong rally following the European Central Bank's decision to cut interest rates.
03 May 2013
Zuckerberg paid more than $2 bln at Facebook in 2012 Facebook co-founder and chief Mark Zuckerberg scored more than $2 billion worth of stock and $503,000 in base pay last year for running the world's leading social network.
Swiss watchmakers keep wary eye on ChinaThe 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.
23 April 2013
Auto makers show off vehicles in key China market Global car makers Saturday showed off hundreds of gleaming models ahead of the opening of the Shanghai auto show, vying for attention with glitzy shows as they target the crucial Chinese market, the world's largest.