Olympus ex-CEO to sue over his sacking
Whistle-blower Michael Woodford said yesterday that he would sue Olympus over his sacking after a "depressing" lack of support from Japanese institutional shareholders scuppered a bid to get his old…
US wants India to serve as ‘economic anchor’ in Asia – Hindustan Times
Department of Defense US wants India to serve as 'economic anchor' in AsiaHindustan TimesPTI With a long term strategic partnership with India, the US wants to support its ability to…
New defense strategy sets Obama’s gaze on Asia – Bradenton Herald
Bradenton Herald New defense strategy sets Obama's gaze on AsiaBradenton HeraldBy ROBERT BURNS – AP National Security Writer In recasting his defense strategy, President Barack Obama is looking beyond the…
Beijing mulls industry carbon tax for 2015
Beijing is considering imposing an emissions tax by 2015, which will hit the biggest industries that burn fossil fuel and encourage them to invest in carbon-cutting technologies. Home/Business/Markets…
Chinalco eyes HK offering for Peruvian copper mine
Aluminum Corp of China (Chinalco), parent of listed Chalco, plans to list its Peruvian copper mining project in Hong Kong, according to a report. The move may signal it will…
Asia Stocks Fall on Europe – Wall Street Journal
The Hindu Asia Stocks Fall on EuropeWall Street JournalBy SHRI NAVARATNAM Most Asian stock markets were modestly higher Thursday, but fresh euro-zone concerns tempered sentiment even as investors tried to…
Oil prices surge amid Iran anxiety
Oil prices surged on Tuesday, with US crude hitting the highest settlement since May, fuelled by strong data from the United States and concern about supply disruption from Iran. Home/Business/Markets…
Asia stocks follow Wall Street higher – Boston.com
Boston.com Asia stocks follow Wall Street higherBoston.comAsian stock markets were mostly higher Wednesday after Wall Street opened the year with a bang following the release of positive US economic data.…
Hang Seng starts New Year up 2.4pc
The Hang Seng ended the first trading day of the new year 2.4 per cent stronger, with the index hitting the highest in almost three weeks led by strength in…
New year brings changing of the financial guard
The stock exchange gears up for longer hours and more business, while many top jobs are up for grabs, says Enoch Yiu. Home/Business/Markets…
