Canada's Economy Becomes Envy of G-20
Canada thinks it can teach the world a thing or two about dodging financial meltdowns.
Business
Russia Scraps Gains Tax for Foreign Investors
Russia will loosen the state's controls on the economy and abolish a key tax to spark a desperately needed "investment boom," President Dmitry Medvedev told ...
Ambani's Reliance Expands into Power, Telecom
Reliance Industries, India's most valuable company, will push into two new sectors, power and telecommunications, chairman Mukesh Ambani told shareholders Friday.
Taiwan's Top Laptop Maker Raising China Wages
Compal Electronics Inc., the world's largest contract laptop maker, said Friday that China's labor shortage and rising wages
China Insists Yuan Is Solely Sovereign Concern
The main focus of China's currency policy is the well-being of its people and any adjustment to the exchange
China Growth Still Robust But Expected to Slow
China's economy is showing signs of softening after its strong stimulus-fueled rebound last year
Shenzhen Suicides Raise Questions About Foxconn Management
A group of Taiwanese scholars urged Foxconn Technology Group to end a rigid and "inhumane" management style at its mammoth factory compound in southern China.
Stocks Gain Despite Jobless, Manufacturing Data
The stock market managed a slender gain Thursday after traders shook off a pair of disappointing economic reports.
Euro Surges on Successful Spain Debt Sale
The euro rose sharply against the dollar Thursday after a closely watched auction of Spanish bond was oversubscribed, easing worries
Asian Stocks Mixed After Flat Wall Street Finish
Asian stocks were mixed Thursday amid mild profit-taking in Tokyo and a muted finish on Wall Street.
Apple, AT&T Get Record Number of iPhone Orders
Apple Inc. said Wednesday that it and its phone company partners took orders for more than 600,000 iPhone 4s in one day, the highest number ...
FedEx Says World Underestimating Recovery
FedEx said people are too pessimistic about a recovery in global trade, after it reported Wednesday that strong exports from Asia
China, U.S. to Boost VW 2010 Profit Forecast
Automaker Volkswagen AG has raised its sales and operating profit forecast for 2010 after its performance in the first five months exceeded expectations with strong ...
Glitches for iPhone 4 Pre-Orders
Buyers reported problems registering their orders and an apparent glitch in AT&T's website was steering some customers into strangers' accounts.
Oil Prices Rally on Rising Recovery Hopes
Oil prices hovered near $77 a barrel Wednesday in Asia as a rally fueled by a stock market surge and a stronger euro pauses.
Greater Oil Demands Expected from China and India
World oil demand will grow faster than earlier expected through 2015 due to stronger economic growth, particularly in developing countries like China
Solar Company, China's First World Cup Sponsor
China did not qualify for the World Cup, but the country is still making an appearance in South Africa. An ambitious Chinese solar company, the ...
Japan Consumer Prices Fall for 15th Month in May
Japanese consumer prices fell for the 15th straight month in May as deflation kept its grip on the world's second biggest economy.
Asian Markets Stumble Over Concerns for U.S. Recovery
Asian stock markets stumbled early Friday, falling after downbeat forecasts from retailers in the U.S. pulled shares down on Wall Street.
Ma Ready to Sign On Trade Deal with China
Negotiators from China and Taiwan worked Thursday to finish a bilateral trade deal that seems destined to change the island's character in a way not ...
G-20 Leaders Face Concerns Over Rising Deficits
World leaders who addressed a severe economic crisis with an unprecedented show of strength last year are finding it harder to maintain their
Toyoda Bows Deeply to Angry Shareholders
Toyota Motor Corp. President Akio Toyoda bowed deeply and apologized to shareholders Thursday for the troubles caused by massive global recalls of the
Toyota Factory Remains Shut in Guangzhou
Toyota Motor Corp. says production at one of its main factories in China remains shut due to a strike, while Honda Motor Co. says operations ...
Auto Demands Sustain Japanese Export Expansion
Japan's exports expanded for a sixth straight month in May as brisk global demand for cars and high-tech products helped shore up a recovery
US Presses China to Open its Markets
The top U.S. trade official says China's decision to let its currency appreciate against the dollar was a good start, but China must do more ...
Asian Stocks Mixed on Conflicting U.S. Economic Data
Asian stock markets were mixed in early trading Monday as a disappointing U.S. jobs report sparked worries that a recovery in the world's largest
Fed Expected to Keep Rates at Record Lows
To sustain the fragile economic rebound, the Federal Reserve is sure to leave interest rates at record lows
Strike Forces Honda to Halt China Production Again
Honda Motor Co., which has been repeatedly forced to suspend production in China due to strikes, again halted operations
German Auto Industry Returns to Boom Times
Germany's car industry, the backbone of Europe's largest economy, is booming again.
China's Young Workers More Assertive with Rights
Younger workers now make up the majority of China's migrant labor force and are quicker to speak up when they feel their rights are being ...
Russian President Seeks Silicon Valley Investment
When Russia's Dmitry Medvedev visits Silicon Valley for the first time this week, he will be both a wide-eyed kid in a candy shop and ...
Tokyo Raises Growth Forcast to 2.6 Percent
Japan's economy, the world's second largest, will expand at a faster pace in the current fiscal year than previously forecast as robust exports to Asia ...
Asian Stocks Down on Fitch Downgrade
Asian stock markets fell in early trading Tuesday on renewed concern over Europe's economic crisis after Fitch Ratings
Stocks Fall on Waning Faith in Yuan Impact
Stocks erased big gains Monday after investors lost some of their enthusiasm about China's decision to let its currency appreciate against the dollar.
Trade Deficit Jumps As Import Growth Outpaces Exports
The trade deficit rose in May to an 18-month peak as rising imports offset another solid gain in U.S. exports. The surge in imports was ...
JPMorgan Profits Soar to $4.8 Bil. in Q2
JPMorgan Chase & Co. said Thursday its second-quarter net income soared 77 percent to $4.8 billion as a slowdown in losses from failed loans
Novartis Q2 Profits Up 19% to $2.44 Bil.
Drug maker Novartis AG has reported a second-quarter increase in net profit of 19 percent to US$2.44 billion on strong sales.
2010 Foreclosures to Pass 1 Mil. for First Time
More than 1 million American households are likely to lose their homes to foreclosure this year, as lenders work their way through a huge backlog
China Economy Grew 11.1% During First Half of 2010
China's rapid growth is slowing as the impact of its massive stimulus eases and Beijing clamps down on a credit boom.
Asian Stocks Slip on U.S. Slowdown Concerns
Asian stock markets retreated Thursday after disappointing news on the U.S. economy chilled sentiment in Asia.
Turkey Emerges As Global Construction Power
An army of Turkish cranes and bulldozers is at work across the Middle East, Central Asia and Africa, building dams, stadiums and highways
Asian Stocks Jump on Intel Earnings, Singapore Growth
Asian stock markets jumped Wednesday, powered by better-than-expected earnings from chipmaking giant Intel Corp. and Singapore's forecast
Intel Posts Biggest Quarterly Profit in Decade
Intel Corp. has booked its largest quarterly net income in a decade as the chipmaker benefits from a stronger computer market
Federal Deficit Tops $1 Tril. with 3 Months Left
The federal deficit has topped $1 trillion with three months still to go in the budget year, showing the lasting impact of the recession
New Jobless Claims Fall Sharply Again
New applications for unemployment benefits fell sharply last week as General Motors and other manufacturers skipped their usual summer shutdowns.
Nissan Leads Japan Car Outsourcing with Thai-Made March
Nissan took the wraps off its new March subcompact Tuesday, which is being manufactured in Thailand for sale in Japan, underlining a trend for Japanese
Europe Stocks Rise on Alcoa Earnings, Asia Slips
Asian stock markets rose Tuesday as sentiment strengthened on better-than-expected earnings results from US aluminum maker Alcoa Inc.
Apple iPhone 4 Defective Says Consumer Reports
Consumer Reports said Monday it will not recommend Apple Inc.'s newest iPhone because of reception problems caused by its antenna design.
Conde Nast's Reddit Asks Readers for Donations
Though it's owned by a large media company, Reddit needs money, and it's turning to its loyal audience for help.
Hugh Hefner Makes Bid to Take Playboy Private
Hugh Hefner wants to buy out the portion of the Playboy empire he doesn't already own in a bet that the iconic brand can still ...
Canada's Economy Becomes Envy of G-20
Canada thinks it can teach the world a thing or two about dodging financial meltdowns.
Russia Scraps Gains Tax for Foreign Investors
Russia will loosen the state's controls on the economy and abolish a key tax to spark a desperately needed "investment boom," President Dmitry Medvedev told ...
Ambani's Reliance Expands into Power, Telecom
Reliance Industries, India's most valuable company, will push into two new sectors, power and telecommunications, chairman Mukesh Ambani told shareholders Friday.
Taiwan's Top Laptop Maker Raising China Wages
Compal Electronics Inc., the world's largest contract laptop maker, said Friday that China's labor shortage and rising wages
China Insists Yuan Is Solely Sovereign Concern
The main focus of China's currency policy is the well-being of its people and any adjustment to the exchange
China Growth Still Robust But Expected to Slow
China's economy is showing signs of softening after its strong stimulus-fueled rebound last year
Shenzhen Suicides Raise Questions About Foxconn Management
A group of Taiwanese scholars urged Foxconn Technology Group to end a rigid and "inhumane" management style at its mammoth factory compound in southern China.
Stocks Gain Despite Jobless, Manufacturing Data
The stock market managed a slender gain Thursday after traders shook off a pair of disappointing economic reports.
Euro Surges on Successful Spain Debt Sale
The euro rose sharply against the dollar Thursday after a closely watched auction of Spanish bond was oversubscribed, easing worries
Asian Stocks Mixed After Flat Wall Street Finish
Asian stocks were mixed Thursday amid mild profit-taking in Tokyo and a muted finish on Wall Street.
Apple, AT&T Get Record Number of iPhone Orders
Apple Inc. said Wednesday that it and its phone company partners took orders for more than 600,000 iPhone 4s in one day, the highest number ...
FedEx Says World Underestimating Recovery
FedEx said people are too pessimistic about a recovery in global trade, after it reported Wednesday that strong exports from Asia
China, U.S. to Boost VW 2010 Profit Forecast
Automaker Volkswagen AG has raised its sales and operating profit forecast for 2010 after its performance in the first five months exceeded expectations with strong ...
Glitches for iPhone 4 Pre-Orders
Buyers reported problems registering their orders and an apparent glitch in AT&T's website was steering some customers into strangers' accounts.
Oil Prices Rally on Rising Recovery Hopes
Oil prices hovered near $77 a barrel Wednesday in Asia as a rally fueled by a stock market surge and a stronger euro pauses.
Greater Oil Demands Expected from China and India
World oil demand will grow faster than earlier expected through 2015 due to stronger economic growth, particularly in developing countries like China
Solar Company, China's First World Cup Sponsor
China did not qualify for the World Cup, but the country is still making an appearance in South Africa. An ambitious Chinese solar company, the ...
Japan Consumer Prices Fall for 15th Month in May
Japanese consumer prices fell for the 15th straight month in May as deflation kept its grip on the world's second biggest economy.
Asian Markets Stumble Over Concerns for U.S. Recovery
Asian stock markets stumbled early Friday, falling after downbeat forecasts from retailers in the U.S. pulled shares down on Wall Street.
Ma Ready to Sign On Trade Deal with China
Negotiators from China and Taiwan worked Thursday to finish a bilateral trade deal that seems destined to change the island's character in a way not ...
G-20 Leaders Face Concerns Over Rising Deficits
World leaders who addressed a severe economic crisis with an unprecedented show of strength last year are finding it harder to maintain their
Toyoda Bows Deeply to Angry Shareholders
Toyota Motor Corp. President Akio Toyoda bowed deeply and apologized to shareholders Thursday for the troubles caused by massive global recalls of the
Toyota Factory Remains Shut in Guangzhou
Toyota Motor Corp. says production at one of its main factories in China remains shut due to a strike, while Honda Motor Co. says operations ...
Auto Demands Sustain Japanese Export Expansion
Japan's exports expanded for a sixth straight month in May as brisk global demand for cars and high-tech products helped shore up a recovery
US Presses China to Open its Markets
The top U.S. trade official says China's decision to let its currency appreciate against the dollar was a good start, but China must do more ...
Asian Stocks Mixed on Conflicting U.S. Economic Data
Asian stock markets were mixed in early trading Monday as a disappointing U.S. jobs report sparked worries that a recovery in the world's largest
Fed Expected to Keep Rates at Record Lows
To sustain the fragile economic rebound, the Federal Reserve is sure to leave interest rates at record lows
Strike Forces Honda to Halt China Production Again
Honda Motor Co., which has been repeatedly forced to suspend production in China due to strikes, again halted operations
German Auto Industry Returns to Boom Times
Germany's car industry, the backbone of Europe's largest economy, is booming again.
China's Young Workers More Assertive with Rights
Younger workers now make up the majority of China's migrant labor force and are quicker to speak up when they feel their rights are being ...
Russian President Seeks Silicon Valley Investment
When Russia's Dmitry Medvedev visits Silicon Valley for the first time this week, he will be both a wide-eyed kid in a candy shop and ...
Tokyo Raises Growth Forcast to 2.6 Percent
Japan's economy, the world's second largest, will expand at a faster pace in the current fiscal year than previously forecast as robust exports to Asia ...
Asian Stocks Down on Fitch Downgrade
Asian stock markets fell in early trading Tuesday on renewed concern over Europe's economic crisis after Fitch Ratings
Stocks Fall on Waning Faith in Yuan Impact
Stocks erased big gains Monday after investors lost some of their enthusiasm about China's decision to let its currency appreciate against the dollar.
Trade Deficit Jumps As Import Growth Outpaces Exports
The trade deficit rose in May to an 18-month peak as rising imports offset another solid gain in U.S. exports. The surge in imports was ...
JPMorgan Profits Soar to $4.8 Bil. in Q2
JPMorgan Chase & Co. said Thursday its second-quarter net income soared 77 percent to $4.8 billion as a slowdown in losses from failed loans
Novartis Q2 Profits Up 19% to $2.44 Bil.
Drug maker Novartis AG has reported a second-quarter increase in net profit of 19 percent to US$2.44 billion on strong sales.
2010 Foreclosures to Pass 1 Mil. for First Time
More than 1 million American households are likely to lose their homes to foreclosure this year, as lenders work their way through a huge backlog
China Economy Grew 11.1% During First Half of 2010
China's rapid growth is slowing as the impact of its massive stimulus eases and Beijing clamps down on a credit boom.
Asian Stocks Slip on U.S. Slowdown Concerns
Asian stock markets retreated Thursday after disappointing news on the U.S. economy chilled sentiment in Asia.
Turkey Emerges As Global Construction Power
An army of Turkish cranes and bulldozers is at work across the Middle East, Central Asia and Africa, building dams, stadiums and highways
Asian Stocks Jump on Intel Earnings, Singapore Growth
Asian stock markets jumped Wednesday, powered by better-than-expected earnings from chipmaking giant Intel Corp. and Singapore's forecast
Intel Posts Biggest Quarterly Profit in Decade
Intel Corp. has booked its largest quarterly net income in a decade as the chipmaker benefits from a stronger computer market
Federal Deficit Tops $1 Tril. with 3 Months Left
The federal deficit has topped $1 trillion with three months still to go in the budget year, showing the lasting impact of the recession
New Jobless Claims Fall Sharply Again
New applications for unemployment benefits fell sharply last week as General Motors and other manufacturers skipped their usual summer shutdowns.
Nissan Leads Japan Car Outsourcing with Thai-Made March
Nissan took the wraps off its new March subcompact Tuesday, which is being manufactured in Thailand for sale in Japan, underlining a trend for Japanese
Europe Stocks Rise on Alcoa Earnings, Asia Slips
Asian stock markets rose Tuesday as sentiment strengthened on better-than-expected earnings results from US aluminum maker Alcoa Inc.
Apple iPhone 4 Defective Says Consumer Reports
Consumer Reports said Monday it will not recommend Apple Inc.'s newest iPhone because of reception problems caused by its antenna design.
Conde Nast's Reddit Asks Readers for Donations
Though it's owned by a large media company, Reddit needs money, and it's turning to its loyal audience for help.
Hugh Hefner Makes Bid to Take Playboy Private
Hugh Hefner wants to buy out the portion of the Playboy empire he doesn't already own in a bet that the iconic brand can still ...
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