North Korea celebrates Kim Il-sung birthday
North Korea has marked the birthday of its founder Kim Il-sung – the grandfather of current leader Kim Jong-un.
South Africa’s MTN prequalified for Myanmar telecoms licence
South Africa-based multinational mobile telecommunications group MTN on Friday said its subsidiary MTN Dubai was one of 12 operators to be prequalified by the Myanmar Telecommunications Ministry for two telecommunications licences in the country.
Infosys shares slide as revenue forecast disappoints
Shares in India’s second-largest software firm Infosys have plunged after its growth forecast for the current financial year fell short of market expectations.
Captains charged with 39 counts of manslaughter following 2012 Hong Kong ferry crash
Hong Kong police have charged the captains of two vessels that collided off Hong Kong's Lamma Island last year with several counts of manslaughter.
Japanese auto giants recall 3.4m cars
Japan’s top four carmakers – Toyota, Honda, Nissan and Mazda – are recalling almost 3.4 million cars globally over fears of a defect in passenger airbags, it has emerged.
OtterBox expands into Vietnam
Handheld device protective case manufacturer OtterBox has announced plans to expand into the Vietnam retail market through distribution partner Petrosetco Distribution Joint Stock Company (PSD).
South Korea raises threat level
South Korea has raised its surveillance alert level after the North moved at least one long-range missile in readiness for a possible launch.
EPL clubs set to adopt goal-line technology
Goal-line technology will be introduced in the English Premier League in time for the 2013-14 season, the Football Association (FA) expects.
