Chinese manufacturing hits 18-month high
China’s manufacturing activity grew at its fastest pace in 18 months in October, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said on Friday.
Sony shares plunge
Shares in Japanese electronics and entertainment giant Sony have plunged more than 10 percent after the company slashed its full-year profit outlook.
Sony posts quarterly loss
Japanese electronics and entertainment giant Sony has reported a 19.3 billion yen loss for the July-September quarter.
Profits fall at Japan Airlines
Japan Airlines said on Thursday net profit for the six months to September dropped 17.8 percent, as the strong yen and rising fuel costs hit its bottom line.
Nippon Steel reports first half profit
Japan steelmaker Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal Corp, the world’s second-biggest steelmaker, has reported a profit in its fiscal first half.
India’s central bank raises repo rate
India’s new central bank governor has raised the benchmark repo rate, at which it lends to commercial banks, for a second consecutive month by a quarter of one percent to 7.75 percent.
Toyota still world’s top carmaker
Japanese carmaker Toyota has retained its lead over rival GM, January to September global sales figures show.
Vettel clinches fourth world title following win in India
Red Bull’s Sebastian Vettel clinched his fourth consecutive world title with victory in the Indian Grand Prix on Sunday.
