India launches Mars mission
India has successfully launched a spacecraft to Mars – with the aim of becoming only the fourth nation or space agency to land a probe on the red planet.
Hong Kong threatens substantial economic sanctions against Philippines
Hong Kong has threatened to impose substantial economic sanctions on the Philippines unless progress is made within a month in talks demanding the country's apology and compensation for the Manila hostage tragedy three years ago.
Unilever, Man Utd sign 3-year regional partnership in SE Asia
Unilever and English Premier League champions Manchester United have signed of a three-year regional partnership in Southeast Asia.
Rio Tinto, Chinalco announce technology partnership
Anglo-Australian mining giant Rio Tinto and Aluminium Corp Of China, known as Chinalco, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to work together on developing new mining technology.
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.
