Cathay Pacific orders three Boeing 747-8
Hong Kong-based international passenger and cargo airline Cathay Pacific Airways has ordered three Boeing 747-8 Freighter cargo aircraft in a deal worth $1 billion.
Bank of Japan nominee vows to conquer deflation
The government’s nominee to lead the Bank of Japan has vowed to do “everything possible” to conquer long-running deflation.
Investment profile: Nigeria
Nigeria is Africa’s foremost business destination. Over the past decade Africa has been the second-fastest growing economy in the world, with GDP accelerating more than five percent a year on average, according to the World Bank.
Chinese manufacturing slows in Feb
Manufacturing activity in China expanded at its slowest rate in five months in February, official data showed Friday.
Asia has the most billionaires says Hurun
There are more billionaires in Asia than any other continent according to a survey by China-based wealth magazine the Hurun Report.
Benitez slams Chelsea fans in post-match rant
Chelsea manager Rafa Benitez has slammed the club’s board and the fans who have called for his dismissal at a press conference after the Blues’ victory over Middlesborough on Wednesday night.
AIA profits up 89 percent
Hong-Kong based insurance giant AIA said Wednesday its net profit rocketed almost 90 percent in 2012.
Samsung defends working practices in Chinese plants
South Korean electronics giant Samsung has defended its working practices after a lawsuit was filed in France against the firm over conditions at its supplier plants in China.
Chinese motor company Great Wall Motors aims higher
As South African consumers continue to embrace the red dragon, we talk to Tony Pinfold, chairperson of Great Wall Motors South Africa.
China to become world’s biggest online market
China is set to become the world’s biggest online market with online sales forecast to exceed $420 billion annually by 2020.
