Japan's new graduates facing grim job prospects

2011-01-18 17:30:08

A record one-third of Japanese university students graduating this spring have not found jobs, underscoring dwindling career opportunities for young people even as companies post robust profits.

Apple's Jobs takes 3rd medical leave, stock slumps

2011-01-18 07:33:35

Apple Inc Chief Executive Steve Jobs is taking medical leave for the third time since 2004, sending its shares tumbling more than 8 percent as the surprise revived concerns over the long-term future of the iPhone- and iPad-maker.

China makes its mark in Indian market

2011-01-17 06:49:35

When Amar Babu first joined the Chinese computer maker Lenovo Group in India in November 2007, what he faced was the aftermath of a typical business failure: Lenovo's local market share had dropped by nearly a half, management had quit the company and local sales partners were demanding payment.

Global economy to grow 3.3% in 2011, China up 8.7%

2011-01-13 21:28:12

Global economy, which increased by 3.9 percent in 2010, is expected to grow 3.3 percent this year and 3.6 percent in 2012, according to the Global Economic Prospects 2010, a report released by the World Bank on Wednesday.

Sino-US economic ties 'benefit both sides'

2011-01-13 07:00:28

The economic relationship between the United States and China "provides tremendous benefits" to both nations, US Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner said on Wednesday.

US Fed officials offer dueling views on policy

2011-01-12 11:12:34

Two top US Federal Reserve officials offered differing views on monetary policy on Tuesday, with one warning the Fed's ultra-easy stance may soon backfire, and the other saying he is comfortable with it.

Economists see US decline, China's ascension

2011-01-10 08:26:51

To hear a number of prominent economists tell it, it doesn't look good for the U.S. economy, not this year, not in 10 years.

US economists foretell of US decline, China's rise

2011-01-10 07:49:47

To hear a number of prominent economists tell it, it doesn't look good for the US economy, not this year, not in 10 years.

Scotland, China sign $10 million waste energy deal

2011-01-10 07:21:58

Scotland and China signed a $10 million renewable energy technology licensing deal on Sunday, the Scottish government said, as Chinese Vice-Premier Li Keqiang began a four-day state visit to Britain.

Tablets, 3D TVs create buzz at CES 2011

2011-01-08 18:04:26

The 2011 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) runs from Jan 6 to Jan 9, in Las Vegas, US.

Record high food prices stoke fears for economy

2011-01-07 16:41:14

Record high food prices are moving to the top of policymaker agendas, driven by fears it could stoke inflation, protectionism and unrest and dent consumer demand in key emerging economies.

China 'goes on to develop its market'

2011-01-07 07:20:40

Visiting Chinese Vice Premier Li Keqiang said on Thursday that China will implement a more active strategy of opening up, making the Chinese market more open, fair and better regulated.