ECONOMY

Car production rises 3.5% to 791,314 units during first half of 2014.

Headline Markit PMI figure picks up pace in July, but eurozone troubles far from over.

The Office for Budget Responsibility analysis says it will happen by 2033

HSBC flash China manufacturing purchasing managers' index rose to 52 in July from 50.7 in June.

The Sewol Ferry Disaster in April hurt consumer sentiment and domestic consumption, leading to a GDP growth decline.

NZ central bank raises OCR by 25 basis point to 3.5% but hints at period of pause before further hikes.

Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa agree on a two-state solution for Israel and Palestine.

The taskforce also called on ministers to treat computer science as a fourth "core science" subject.

Ultra-violent jihadists control revenue-generating oil facilities in Syria and Iraq.

India wants to increase oil imports from South America and Africa.

Egypt says it will settle its debts to foreign oil companies by 2017

The yuan has reversed almost a quarter of the decline in the past three months, helped by stronger trade and growth numbers over June and July.

Retail sales were up by +21% in July

MPC minutes show policymakers grappling with labour market paradox on which rates hike hinges.

Xi Jinping met the ageing revolutionary leader on a two-day state visit to Cuba.

Foreign buying and higher Asian stocks boosts NSE's Nifty.

BBA figures show 68,121 mortgage approvals in June, ending four months of decline.

IBTimes UK got a sneak peak of the 2014 Skills Show at Haberdashers' Hall

A sustained decline in Sri Lanka's deficit, debt and borrowing costs would be seen as credit positive, Moody's said.

Argentina is facing technical default by end of July if it does not make settlement with holdout creditors.

CEO of Intercede Richard Parris believes UK tech companies can thrive outside the capital

Delta, United Airlines and US Airways suspend Tel Aviv flights over safety concerns.

EU foreign ministers agreed to extend asset freezes and travel bans and explore sectoral sanctions.

US airline Delta says ensuring "safety and security of customers and employees" in wake of MH17.

Pop-up retailers economic contribution to grow by 8.4% over next 12 months.

Islamic State jihadists have taken over all oil production facilities in the eastern province of Deir Ezzor.

Swiss trade surplus fell to $1.38bn in June from $2.85bn in May while analysts had been expecting $2.82bn, data showed Tuesday.

Islamic banking can cater to India's 'unbanked' population.

Scottish food and drink sales remain strong ahead of the 18 September referendum