Japan to Cut Corporate Tax Rate as Part of Abe's 'Third Arrow' of Reforms
Japan has one of highest tax rates among industrialised nations at about 36%.
EU Bans Imports from Russia-Annexed Crimea
Ban to be effective from 25 June.
Google Enters Domain Registration Business
Some 55% of small businesses still do not have websites, according to Google.
Argentina Debt: US Judge Appoints Expert to Oversee Talks with Bond-Holders
US District Judge Thomas Griesa appoints Daniel Pollack to preside over talks between Argentina and funds.
US Poverty and Income Inequality Rise from 1970 Levels: Study
Historical Report of Opportunity reveals that poverty rate increased 12% from 1970, while income inequality increased nearly 30%.
France Criticised for Putting National Interests Over European Interests in Alstom Deal
France earlier approved US-based GE's deal to acquire Alstom assets, thwarting a similar deal led by Germany's Siemens.
European M&A Activity Bounces Back With Highest Number of Deals in Over Two years
As many as 34 deals worth over $100m completed in Europe so far in second quarter.
Switzerland to Reveal India's Tax Dodgers in Fight Against 'Black Money'
Switzerland will provide administrative assistance in tax matters to India in accordance with treaties signed between the two countries.
Oracle Set to Announce $5bn Acquisition of Software Firm Micros Systems
Oracle close to its biggest acquisition since 2009 deal with Sun Microsystems.
GE Clears Final Alstom Hurdle as French Government Buys 20% from Bouygues
French government would buy 20% stake in Alstom from Bouygues.
China Manufacturing Expands for First Time in 2014 as Mini Stimulus Measures Help Economy
HSBC flash manufacturing PMI rises to 50.8 in June from 49.4 in May.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi Is 'Business Authoritarian': WikiLeaks's Julian Assange
Assange fields questions on Modi, World Cup, bitcoin and Edward Snowden on Reddit.
GE Wins Alstom Bidding War With French Government Support
Government works on new deal with GE which involves state owning 20% stake in Alstom.
Google's Nest Labs to Buy Video-Monitoring Start-up Dropcam for $555m
Nest says it will not share customer data with Google following deal.
Siemens-Mitsubishi Team Sweetens Alstom Bid by €1.2bn
Move comes after GE improved its bid as deadline just days away.
Shire Rejects £27bn AbbVie Bid and Sees 12% Shares Surge
Shire confirmed its rejection of AbbVie offer, saying it undervalues company and its prospects.
UBS Belgium Chief Marcel Brühwiler Detained Over Multi-Billion-Euro Tax Evasion Scheme
Marcel Brühwiler allegedly helped wealthy Belgians dodge taxes.
UBS Faces Criminal Probe into Sales of Mutual Funds Backed by Puerto Rico Bonds
Clients invested in mutual funds suffered heavy loss as their value declined about 40% over 2013.
Westfield Shareholders Approve Billionaire Frank Lowy's $70bn Plan to Restructure Mall Empire
More than 76% shareholders in Westfield Retail Trust vote in favour of plan to split shopping centre business.
France Unwilling to Give GE Full Ownership of Alstom
Paris demands GE to allow Alstom to retain minority ownership in its turbine business.
SAC Capital's $602m Insider Trading Case Settlement With SEC Approved by US Judge
Final approval was delayed pending outcome of separate case involving Citigroup.
Argentina Looks to Settle Issues with 'Vulture Funds' As Fresh Default Looms
Without settling, Argentina would default on debt due on 30 June.
GE Twists on Alstom Bid With Jobs and Investment But Sticks on $17bn Cash
GE looks to woo French government with more job guarantees, planned investments and access to nuclear technology.
US Fed Cuts 2014 Growth Outlook, But Goes Ahead With Tapering
Federal Reserve also hints at higher interest rates from 2015 as shares stage smart rally.
Bitcoin's Success Fuelled by Government Controls on Financial Freedom
Rising demand for alternatives to state-backed currencies will lead to tidal wave of private monies, says Institute of Economic Affairs.
World Gold Council Wants to 'Reform or Replace' 100-Year-Old London Gold Fix
The 95-year-old gold pricing benchmark was criticised for lack of transparency.
GM CEO Mary Barra Faces Intense Questioning by US Lawmakers as Recalls Surge
Barra is due to be questioned at Capitol Hill on 18 June over GM's inability to fix vehicle safety issues.
Failed Bitcoin Exchange MtGox Approved for US Chapter 15 Bankruptcy Protection
Bankruptcy protection would enable MtGox to complete sale of its assets and repay creditors.
Ex-Goldman Sachs Director Rajat Gupta Jailed Two Years for Insider Trading
Gupta faces $13.9m fine and permanent ban from acting as public company officer.
Pope Francis: Hedging on Food Prices is 'Intolerable Scandal'
Betting could drive up food prices, causing periods of starvation for poor people, said Pope Francis.
