 Coal production to be focus on China talkfestChina is to host the coal mining industry at a special forum in Beijing in... | |
| Singapore Airlines sacks staff, closes all operations in Pakistan Singapore Airlines (SIA) has closed its operations in Pakistan due to the deteriorating security condition in the... |
 Hong Kong rental market improves as supply contractsRents are up in Hong Kong as the number of new properties coming on to the market... |
| Bharti Board Said To Clear $9 Billion Offer For Zain March 20 (Bloomberg) -- Bharti Airtel Ltd., the Indian phone company planning a $9 billion purchase of Zain’s African wireless assets, intends to make an offer next week, after Bharti’s... |
| Toyota Eyes 25% Sales Growth In India In '10 Japanese car maker Toyota is aiming for more than 25 per cent growth in India in the current calendar year (2010) as it targets to sell a minimum of 70,000 units. Its joint venture with Kirloskar... |
| Ku Li Claims Petronas Makes Big Oil Find KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 (Bernama) -- Gua Musang MP Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah Saturday claimed he was told that the national oil company, Petronas, has made a 'very big discovery of an oil field,... |
| Givi Asia To Expand Sales Of Products In Northern Region PULAU PINANG, March 20 (Bernama) -- Givi Asia Sdn Bhd has further expanded its operations in the sales of motorcycle accessory products, with the opening of a second showroom in Malaysia and the... |
| Cng Prices Up 50 Paise To Rs 21.70 Per Kg NEW DELHI: Indraprasthan Gas Ltd, the sole supplier of CNG to automobiles in the national capital, on Saturday raised the price of compressed natural gas (CNG) marginally by Rs 0.50 per kg. CNG... |
| Sbi Not To Hike Lending Rates Immediately: O P Bhatt MUMBAI: Country's largest lender, State Bank of India (SBI), on Saturday said that it has no plans to hike its lending rates immediately and would wait till further signals from the RBI to take a... |
| It's Not All About Business At Ambank Group KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 (Bernama) -- It's not all about business at AmBank Group. For its staff, this year's annual talent time contest, AmBagus 2010,gave them an opportunity to let down their hair... |
| Perusahaan Saudee Optimistic Of Reaching 8 To 10 Percent Growth This Year PETALING JAYA, March 20 (Bernama) -- Local meat and poultry products manufacturer, Perusahaan Saudee Sdn Bhd, is optimistic of reaching its goal of eight to 10 per cent growth for the financial year... |
| Oil Prices Accelerate Losses, Driven By Strong Dollar The government on Friday announced an eight per cent hike in dearness allowance for Central government employees. This will come as some respite for many after months of high food prices that has... |
| Singapore Airlines Sacks Staff, Closes All Operations In Pakistan Singapore Airlines (SIA) has closed its operations in Pakistan due to the deteriorating security condition in the country. According to a private television channel, the airlines, which had four... |
| Pakistan Tribes Plan Anti-taliban Strategy At Jirga March 20 (Bloomberg) -- Pakistan’s tribal leaders began their biggest meeting since the U.S. invaded Afghanistan in 2001 and removed the Taliban from power, to discuss a strategy to end support... |
| Hong Kong Wins No Weekend Respite As Smog Worsens For Third Day March 20 (Bloomberg) -- Hong Kongers continued to suffer from hazardous levels of roadside pollution, with vehicle emissions and power plants helping drive air quality lower for a third day, sparking... |
| More Than 19,000 Units Of Modenas Gt128 Model Sold A Year After Launch ALOR SETAR, March 20 (Bernama) -- A year after the launch, more than 19,000 units of the Modenas GT128 motorcycle have been sold. For this year, Modenas has target to increase its sales to 25,000... |
| Thai Protesters Flood Bangkok Streets Demanding Abhisit Resign March 20 (Bloomberg) -- About 20,000 Thai protesters flooded Bangkok’s streets in pick-up trucks and cars, extending into a second week their pressure on Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva to... |
| Sandstorm Blows Into Beijing, Sparks Health Warning March 20 (Bloomberg) -- Beijing was blanketed in yellow dust this morning as a sandstorm that has been buffeting much of the country’s northwest hit the capital, prompting government health... |
| Dubai Taxi Discusses Issues Of Mutual Concern With Al-futtaim Motors, Toyota Co. The Dubai Taxi Corporation (DTC) at Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) held detailed discussions on the technical specifications of Toyota vehicles operating in the fleet of Dubai Taxi, as well as... |
| Cyclone Ului May Strengthen Before Reaching Australia Tomorrow March 20 (Bloomberg) -- Tropical Cyclone Ului may return to category three intensity as it approaches Australia’s Queensland coast, where it’s expected to bring damaging winds and heavy... |
| India’s Interest Rate Rise ‘sign Of Things To Come’ March 20 (Bloomberg) -- India’s central bank will probably raise interest rates again next month as the first increase in two years is only the initial step in the battle against inflation, BNP... |
| Sandstorm Hits Beijing, Government Urges People To Stay Home Streets, buildings and parked vehicles were covered by dust and visibility was reduced significantly. Local authorities urged people to stay home due to the pollution caused by dust and to wear masks... |
| #stocks To Watch:* Hai-o, Sunway Holdings, Ijm, Semicon KUALA LUMPUR: Stocks on Bursa Malaysia are expected to start off on a cautious note on Monday, March 22 after the FBM KLCI was unable to hold on to the key 1,300 level over the past week while... |
| For Google Stock, China Could Mark Turning Point SAN FRANCISCO: An exit from China's search market could mark a setback not only for Google Inc's global business strategy but for a stock that has long been synonymous with virtually limitless growth... |
| Wall St Edges Down Weighed By Energy, Palm Tumbles NEW YORK: Wall Street edged lower on Friday, March 19 weighed down by energy shares as crude oil prices tumbled under pressure from a rising U.S. dollar, according to Reuters. Renewed worries about... |
| Pakistan Tribes Plan Anti-taliban Strategy At Biggest Gathering March 20 (Bloomberg) -- Pakistan’s tribal leaders are gathering today to discuss a strategy to end support for militants, their biggest meeting since the U.S. invaded Afghanistan in 2001 and... |
| Australia Needs $92 Billion In Energy Investment March 20 (Bloomberg) -- Australia needs to invest at least A$100 billion ($92 billion) in electricity infrastructure in the next decade to meet growing demand by consumers, the Minister for Resources... |
| China Inflation Less Important Than Asset Bubbles, Fan Says March 20 (Bloomberg) -- The threat to China’s economy from inflation is “not particularly big” at the moment and is of less concern than tackling asset-price bubbles, said Fan Gang,... |
| The Problem Is The Driver: Toyota Strikes Back - Feature New York - For two long months, Toyota endured a royal beating as the whipping boy for the car-crazy United States.Its president Akio Toyoda, grandson of the founder of the storied Japanese car... |
| Sbp To Offer Credit Guarantees For Small, Rural Enterprises Saturday, March 20, 2010 By our correspondent KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Friday launched two separate schemes for increasing the flow of credit to small and rural enterprises... |
| Army Welfare Trust, Ministry Of Privatization To Resolve Issues Saturday, March 20, 2010 By our correspondent ISLAMABAD: The Army Welfare Trust and the Ministry of Privatisation have reached an understanding to resolve their issues pending for more than two... |
| Cabinet Committee On Energy Crisis Reviews Power Situation Says power supply to improve by mid-April Saturday, March 20, 2010 ISLAMABAD: A meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Energy Crisis (CCEC) was held here Friday under the chairmanship of Minister... |
| Lse 5 Points Down Saturday, March 20, 2010 By our correspondent LAHORE: The Lahore stock market lost 5 points on last working day of the week in the lackluster trading as its benchmark LSE 25-index closed at 3,147... |
| Buying In Ogdc Helps Trim Losses On Kse Saturday, March 20, 2010 By our correspondent KARACHI: The stocks market slipped slightly on Friday in range-bound activity, but extended buying in blue-chip Oil & Gas Development Company Ltd... |
| Too To End Bogus Trade Bodies: Teli Saturday, March 20, 2010 By our correspondent KARACHI: The Trade Organisations Ordinance 2007 would end the registration of bogus trade bodies and chambers, Businessmen Group chairman Siraj... |
| Govt, Us Firm Monsanto To Sign Mou Leading biotechnology company to introduce insect-resistant; Bt cotton and other advanced seed technologies in Pakistan Saturday, March 20, 2010 By Israr Khan ISLAMABAD: The government is... |
| Turkish Team Meets Pbit Chief Saturday, March 20, 2010 By our correspondent LAHORE: A special advance team from Turkey called on Advisor to Chief Minister Punjab on Economic Affairs and Vice Chairman/ CEO Punjab Board of... |
| Govt May Grant Land, Funds For Gems Institute, Tdap Director Saturday, March 20, 2010 By our correspondent PEHAWAR: The federal trade ministry has hinted approving 33 kanals and Rs498 million for Gems and Gemological Institute of Pakistan to boost the... |
| Police Release Anglo Irish Bank Ex-chairman Saturday, March 20, 2010 BRAY, Ireland: The police released Sean FitzPatrick, former chairman of Anglo Irish Bank, without charge, after questioning him for more than a day, a Reuters witness and... |
| China Warns Us Not To Politicise Yuan Debate Saturday, March 20, 2010 BEIJING: China urged the United States on Friday not to politicise a row over the value of its currency as it announced a top official would travel to Washington for talks... |
| Pm For Transparent Disbursement Of Bisp Funds Deserving persons, widows and helpless women top priority: Gilani Saturday, March 20, 2010 ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani said on Friday transparent and timely disbursement of... |
| Pakistan, Oman Mull Cooperation In Agri Trade Saturday, March 20, 2010 By our correspondent KARACHI: Pakistan and Oman discussed possibilities to build partnership in the agriculture commodities and halal food market. A 16-member trade... |
| Lcci Urges Sngpl To End Gas Load Shedding Saturday, March 20, 2010 By our correspondent LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) urged the SNGPL authorities to put an end to gas load shedding as it not only curtailed... |
| Oil Forecasts Now See Market In Surplus In 2010 Non-OPEC supply seen falling in 2010 due to under-investment and the decline of mature fields Saturday, March 20, 2010 LONDON/NEW YORK: World oil demand will grow faster than new supplies outside... |
| Indias Super-rich Growing Wealthier Saturday, March 20, 2010 NEW DELHI: The number of super rich people in India have doubled last year owing to its robust economy. The nation that is also home to millions living below poverty line... |
| Google May Leave China On April 10 Saturday, March 20, 2010 SHANGHAI: US Internet giant Google will close its business in China next month and may announce its plans in the coming days, Chinese media reported on Friday, after rows... |
| Europe Edges Towards Imf Fix For Greece Saturday, March 20, 2010 BRUSSELS: The prospect of Greece appealing to the IMF for a debt rescue gathered momentum on Friday despite the risk of casting a shadow over the eurozone, as the euro again... |
| British Pm Urges G20 To Drive Growth Agenda Saturday, March 20, 2010 LONDON: British Prime Minister Gordon Brown said the G20 must mature into an organisation that can promote global economic growth and warned there could be another financial... |
| #update* Sc To Strengthen Corporate Governance; Protection For Investors Against Mis-selling Of ... KUALA LUMPUR: The Securities Commission (SC) will strengthen corporate governance among the stakeholders which are crucial to ensure the quality and future success of the Malaysian capital market... |
