China Hikes Defence Spending by 10.7% in 2013 [VIDEO]
China's defence spending growth rate has slowed down in 2013, underlining the recent slowdown in the economy.
China's Services Sector Growth Slows Down in February - HSBC PMI [VIDEO]
China's February services sector PMI indicates moderate recovery for the Chinese economy.
Spanish Jobless Claims Cross Record 5 Million Mark [VIDEO]
Spanish unemployment rise is smallest in five years, raising hopes of recovery.
Bank of Ireland Posts €2.2bn Pre-Tax Loss in 2012
Bank of Ireland posts wider pre-tax losses in 2012 due to charges on asset sales and employee redundancy costs.
News Corp Exits New Zealand's Sky Network Television
Rupert Murdoch's media company is divesting its minority holdings in firms ahead of its split to into two separate divisions.
UK Home Prices Rise in February on Higher Demand in London - Hometrack
The UK property market conditions are boosted by higher house prices in London and Southern England , says Hometrack.
South Korea Inflation Eases to Two- Month Low in February
South Korea's inflation rate falls on weak domestic consumption and strong currency.
Ryanair Plans 9% Cut in Stansted Flights on Increased Landing Fees
Company looks to cut 170 flights across 43 routes a week.
US Judge Orders $450m Cut in Samsung's Damages to Apple
Apple suffers another setback in its legal battle with Samsung with a reduction in $1bn damages awarded in 2012.
Barack Obama Signs Sequester Order on Steep Spending Cuts
A meeting between Obama and congressional leaders fails to avert $85bn spending cuts, which could harm US and global economy.
Glencore Shares Down on Delayed Xstrata Takeover
£50bn deal delayed as Glencore awaits Chinese approval.
BSkyB Expands UK Broadband and Fixed-Line Offering with £200 Mn Telefónica Deal
BSkyB set to become second-largest provider of broadband in UK.
House Prices Rise 0.2% in February - Nationwide
Housing sector experiencing gradual recovery helped by improvement in job market.
Virgin Atlantic’s Little Red Domestic Service to Take on BA
Little Red to connect Scotland and Manchester to London with 26 daily flights.
Japan's Consumer Prices Fall 0.2% in January
Consumer prices continued to decline in January, making its difficult for Japan to reach its 2 percent inflation target in the near future.
India Budget 2013: Public Spending to be increased to Revive Growth
More money to be spent on infrastructure projects and rural schemes.
MPs Fault MoD's Inventory Management
PAC finds defence ministry spent £1.5bn on raw materials and consumables in 2012, more than actually needed.
High Street in Crisis - but Two New Pound Shops Open Every Week
Research into Britain's high streets shows 1,779 stores closed nationwide in 2012.
Japan's Industrial Output Continues to Expand in January
Vehicles, iron and steel, electronics equipment, semiconductors and auto parts help growth.
Consumer Confidence Remains Steady in February
Consumer optimism about personal finances at new high in two years.
Airbus Parent EADS's Profit up 19% on Record Aircraft Deliveries
EADS's full-year profit and revenues show double-digit growth with strong contribution from the Airbus division.
British Gas 2012 Profit Rises as Colder Weather Boosts Energy Consumption
Company records higher profit despite a weak economy and skyrocketing energy costs.
UK to Slash Red Tape by Amending Half of All Company Regulations
Dozens of regulations on running company to either be scrapped or simplified.
Japanese Retail Sales Fall Less-Than-Expected in January
Sluggish retail sales underline need for further government help.
Libor Fixing Scandal: Rabobank Could Get Over $440M Fine
Dutch bank expected to reach deal with UK and US regulators over Libor rigging claims.
Nestlé to Buy Medical Foods Maker Pamlab
Nestlé looking to expand in booming health and nutrition sector.
MPs Criticise DoT over West Coast Mainline Fiasco
PAC says mishandling of deal to cost taxpayers £50m, mainly on compensating bidders.
Global Food Giants Still Rely on Cheap Land and Labour - Oxfam
Associated British Foods worst food company, according to Oxfam's scorecard of 'Big 10'.
Domino's Pizza Full-Year Profit up 11% on Higher Online Orders
Domino's Pizza had a bleak start to 2013 with heavy snow forcing it to close a number of UK stores.
Japan's All Nippon Airways Cancels Dreamliner Flights Until May-End
Boeing's biggest Dreamliner customer grounding entire fleet over battery issue.
