F1 2013: Pre-season testing in numbers
Ahead of the Australian Grand Prix on March 15-17 in Melbourne, all the stats from this year’s testing have been released.
Japanese tyre giant Bridgestone to close Italian factory
Bridgestone has announced plans to close down its passenger car tyre production facility in Bari, Italy.
Chan: China needs better anti-piracy measures, food safety
Hong Kong movie star Jackie Chan has called for better food safety and a tougher stance on piracy in China.
Jeweller unveils gold replica of Messi’s foot
A pure gold replica of Argentina and Barcelona star Lionel Messi’s left foot has been unveiled in Tokyo.
Africa’s most talked about golf hole
Asia Outlook talks to Pete Richardson corporate sales manager at Legend Lodges, Hotels & Resort, a unique, world-class resort that is home to the world famous Extreme 19th.
Ronaldo strike sends United packing
Former Manchester United hero Cristiano Ronaldo stole the show and crowned his first match back at Old Trafford since leaving for Spain with the decisive goal as Real Madrid beat the English side 2-1 in their Champions League last-16 second-leg clash on Tuesday.
Li Ka-shing still Asia’s richest man
Once again Li Ka-shing is Asia’s richest person according to a list of the world’s richest people released by Forbes magazine.
Sharp in Samsung share sale
In a rare move for a Japanese firm, Sharp has announced a Y10.4 billion deal with South Korean rival Samsung.
Hilton Worldwide enters Myanmar
Hilton Worldwide has become the first major international hotel company to announce its entry into Myanmar.
Standard Chartered posts 10th year of record profit
Standard Chartered has posted net profit of $4.79 billion for 2012 despite being hit with a multi-million-dollar fine over a US sanctions probe.
