ECONOMY

Emerging economies such as China and Russia bucked general trend with rises in military spending.

Yen's weakness and growing investor sentiment in the country are cited as reasons for better industrial production data.

PwC says Lehman's administrators settled benchmark dispute and has freed $9.1bn for paying back investors

Survey of firms by British Chambers of Commerce shows 64 percent think Cameron right to push for new terms on EU.

Ernst & Young's ITEM Club marks down UK growth for 2013 but hints at consumer rebound led by housing market and 'Help to Buy' scheme.

Japan's stimulus measures is beneficial for the region in the short term, feels the World Bank.

China's lower-than-expected first-quarter growth adds to investors' concerns about the global economy.

China attributes weak growth rate to global economic tensions and domestic controls such as property cooling measures.

China's GDP growth eases to 7.7 percent in the first quarter from 7.9 percent in the preceding quarter.

Cyprus bailout concerns contribute to the continued weakness of gold as precious metal dips below $1,400 for the first time since March 2011.

The facility will encourage the use of yen in trade settlement and investment in the euro area.

Most Asian markets add to their gains during the week supported by a strong start to the US earning season and Japan stimulus.

Bank vice-president accused of hoodwinking investors in bogus Montenegro property scheme.

Nicos Anastasiades says he’s writing to EU officials to ask for extra assistance and support despite the €10bn bailout

Russian oligarch tells IBTimes UK how the societal need to improve the surrounding environment leads to technological innovation.

Egyptian government late on half of payments to oil companies as post-Arab Spring uncertainty damages economy.

Japan's Financial Services Agency orders the Tokyo-based unit to boost compliance over rate manipulation amid criminal charges.

Heathrow records 7.4% increase in passenger traffic to Europe despite the economic weakness of the region.

ONS data shows construction output recovered from January slump in another sign triple-dip recession avoided.

3% of applicants for FSA's Approved Persons Regime rejected or withdrew their application.

India's economic growth is yet to pick up despite the recent policy reforms initiated by the government.

EXCLUSIVE: Two delayed government export finance schemes still being designed to avoid falling foul of EU law.

European markets retreat after four straight days of gains.

A 6.5 percent year-on-year decline in manufacturing output has dragged the economy into contraction.

The yen's retreat from a four-year low has pulled down the Nikkei stock average.

Be Open's selected designer tells IBTimes UK that design will reinvigorate retail and manufacturing

Esteemed industry expert speaks to IBTimes UK about the new era for hybrid architecture and design in Italy

Pressure from regulators to increase risk management and oversight departments leads to 25% vacancy surge

Questions surround two export finance schemes that have failed to launch as government keeps silent, reveals IBTimes UK.