ECONOMY

Beijing plans to use Apec Summit to promote its own free trade agenda.

Market analysts have started calling the measures that led to the sharp yen selloff and the impact of the same on other currencies as a 'currency war'.

France's economy set to be weakest performer over next few years amid slow growth and investment.

Linklaters says the potential financial implications for many employers will be significant.

Andy Burnham makes vow in the run up to Rochester and Strood by-election.

IMF says central Asian countries will feel impact of falling oil prices and the Ukraine crisis.

Dr Angus Armstrong told MPs that 'English votes for English laws' is not democratic.

South Korean and Malaysian currencies fall to their lowest in nine months.

The UK's CDC Group among host of European aid investment vehicles channelled through secrecy jurisdictions, study finds.

Investors cheer central bank's stimulus move and the public pension fund's decision to double stock investment.

Total casino revenues declined 23.2% year over year in October to 28bn Macau patacas (£2.19bn).

A crackdown from the Chinese government has allowed it to recover $1.16bn in lost tax

Bank proposes to raise £150m through planned IPO.

Bill Gross says deflation remains possibility despite monetary easing policies.

Prime Minister David Cameron pledged to forgo paying £1.7bn in extra tax.

Russia-Ukraine crisis and Western sanctions impact growth in Caucasus and Central Asia.

Aid is equivalent to 25% of West African country's quota in IMF.

The Institute of Directors says the ruling could have a hugely detrimental impact on businesses.

Bank of Israel governor Karnit Flug said the institution is committed to achieving inflation target.

Coalition of tobacco companies challenge EU Tobacco Products Directive, say rules are anti-competitive.

Jones added that he wouldn't 'squeal' to make less fortunate people feel better.

Relations between China and Japan have become increasingly strained in recent years.

Markit's manufacturing PMI for South Korea, Taiwan, Vietnam and Indonesia have declined while Chinese and Indian numbers edged higher.

UK Chancellor George Osborne said Prime Minister Cameron would press ahead with plans in calm way.

GPFG has raised its holdings of Indian bonds and stocks.

Europe set for below-average temperatures this winter after nine months of warm weather.

Athens is due to exit the EU bailout programme at the end of 2014.

Lord Barnett died at his home following a short illness.

UK manufacturing orders rose to highest level since the summer but Eurozone troubles hit export orders.