Euro zone business growth loses momentum

Euro zone business growth has slowed more than expected this month but remains robust as higher prices and a stronger currency
21 February 2018, 18:00 PM

Lloyds profits surge

Lloyds Banking Group on Wednesday said that its net profit soared 52 percent last year, when the UK lender returned fully to the private
21 February 2018, 18:00 PM

Samsung set to launch new flagship smartphones

Samsung Electronics will unveil its next flagship smartphones -- the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ -- on Sunday, after it reported record
21 February 2018, 18:00 PM

UK jobless rate rises unexpectedly

Britain's unemployment rate rose unexpectedly for the first time in almost two years in the three months to December, official data
21 February 2018, 18:00 PM

South Africa braces for tough budget

South Africa braces for a tough budget speech Wednesday amid renewed optimism spurred by the country's new reformist president
21 February 2018, 18:00 PM

Global cybercrime costs $600b annually

The annual cost of cybercrime has hit $600 billion worldwide, fueled by growing sophistication of hackers and proliferation of criminal
21 February 2018, 18:00 PM

In rural Germany, mobile banking means a bank on a truck

BANK manager Juergen Schaller never expected to end up getting a trucker's licence and driving 20,000 kilometres (12,400 miles) per year.
21 February 2018, 18:00 PM

Billionaire jeweller denies involvement in huge Indian bank fraud: lawyer

Indian billionaire jeweller Nirav Modi, one of the prime accused in the country's largest ever bank fraud, denies allegations leveled against him by Punjab National Bank (PNB), his lawyer said on Tuesday.
20 February 2018, 18:00 PM

Uber CEO sees commercialisation of flying taxis in 5-10yrs

Uber Technologies Inc Chief Executive Officer Dara Khosrowshahi said on Tuesday he can see commercialization of the Uber Air flying taxi service happening within five to 10 years.
20 February 2018, 18:00 PM

EU vows to strike back at Trump trade threat

The EU warned on Tuesday it would take "appropriate measures" to defend its interests if the US imposes tough trade sanctions as President Donald Trump delivers on his protectionist policies.
20 February 2018, 18:00 PM

WTO chief urges US to avoid paralysing trade system

The World Trade Organisation chief, in an interview with AFP, urged the United States to avert "paralysis" in the global trade dispute settlement system, as economic tensions between Washington and China ratchet up.
20 February 2018, 18:00 PM

Microsoft introduces app in Bangla

Microsoft has introduced the Bangla version of Microsoft Kaizala, a mobile app designed for large group communication, work management, reporting and analytics, as a pilot project to mark International Mother Language Day.
20 February 2018, 18:00 PM

Central American nations to sign trade deal with South Korea

Five Central American nations are to sign a free trade deal with South Korea on Wednesday after more than two years of talks to ease tariffs and barriers on a range of products, El Salvador's government announced.
20 February 2018, 18:00 PM

Mining giant BHP half-year profit hit by US tax charges

Higher commodity prices helped global mining giant BHP report a first-half net profit of US$2.02 billion on Tuesday, but the result was weighed down by a hefty charge from US tax reforms.
20 February 2018, 18:00 PM

German court could open way to bans on diesel cars

One of Germany's top courts will decide Thursday whether some diesel vehicles can be banned from parts of cities like Stuttgart and Duesseldorf to reduce air pollution, a possible landmark judgement for the "car nation".
20 February 2018, 18:00 PM

Japan's Sony to form alliance to build taxi-hailing system

Sony Corp said on Tuesday it would become the latest blue-chip firm to jockey for position in Japan's taxi and ride-hailing market, with plans for a joint venture to develop an artificial intelligence-based hailing system.
20 February 2018, 18:00 PM

Britain will not have 'Mad Max' economy to undercut rivals: Brexit minister

Brexit minister David Davis will say on Tuesday that Britain has no plans to recast itself as a regulation-light economy undercutting rivals on the continent, as he attempts to dispel a major concern of European Union leaders.
20 February 2018, 18:00 PM

Germany to boost rail investment to 9b euros in 2018

German state rail operator Deutsche Bahn said Thursday it would sharply lift investment in its infrastructure this year, part of a years-
15 February 2018, 18:00 PM

US consumer prices jump 0.5pc in Jan

US consumer inflation jumped sharply in the first month of 2018, the government reported Wednesday, spooking global stock markets
15 February 2018, 18:00 PM

Google's app network quietly becomes huge growth engine

Google makes ads show up in more smartphone apps than any other technology company. That is the core of a resurgent business for
15 February 2018, 18:00 PM