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BHP mines China gold (19 August 02:48) |
| Aug 19 - Top miner, BHP Billiton, is yielding gold from its China ties, with record profits and Olympic sponsorship minting its Beijing presence.
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Hyundai mulls i10 sale in US (19 August 11:16) |
| Aug. 19 - Hyundai Motor Co is considering introducing its i10 model, a small hatchback produced in India, to the U.S. market.
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Cashing in on cachaca (19 August 07:00) |
| Aug. 18 - From a drink made by slaves, Brazil's most popular alcoholic beverage, the cachaca, emerges as a top export product winning millions of fans around the globe.
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Marketing Michael Phelps (16 August 03:31) |
| Aug 15 - Thanks to his record-setting winning ways in the Beijing Olympics, American swimmer Michael Phelps has become a marketer's dream.
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Oil prices continue to slide (15 August 09:39) |
| Aug. 15 - Potential weakness in global demand pushed down prices, with crude oil continuing its downward spiral.
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McD's cooks in China (15 August 02:24) |
| Aug 15 - The chain known for "Billions Served" is using its Beijing Olympic sponsorship to serve more of China's 1.3 billion.
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Digital puppetry for preschoolers (15 August 03:44) |
| Aug. 14 - Henson Digital Puppetry Studio uses 3D technology to produce "Sid the Science Kid".
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Europe's "motor" slows down (14 August 09:22) |
| Aug 14 - The German economy contracts in the second quarter of 2008, but by a less-than-expected 0.5 percent.
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Olympic ticket scalping (14 August 03:49) |
| Aug 14 - While the Chinese government is vowing to clean up on ticket scalping, ticket sellers are visible outside of major sports venues.
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Jewish fashion irks some in New York (13 August 11:56) |
| Aug. 13 - An ex-hasidic fashion designer uses Jewish symbolism in his designs offending many devout Jews.
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Tourist squeeze hits Beijing (13 August 02:48) |
| Aug 13 - Beijing is hosting fewer than expected overseas tourists during the Olympics despite the lure of fabulous venues and exotic cultural attractions.
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Retail push as realty prices dip (13 August 02:33) |
| Aug. 13 - The latest global retailer to join the estimated $350 billion Indian retail industry is UK-based toy giant, Hamleys who have an exclusive tie-up with Reliance Retail.
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Dollar regaining a foothold? (13 August 03:31) |
| Aug 12 - The U.S. dollar is in the midst of a rebound as some global investors bet the American economy will be the first to regain traction.
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UBS splits banking business (12 August 10:37) |
| Aug 12 - Europe's biggest loser in the credit crunch, Swiss bank UBS, is to separate its wealth management business from investment banking.
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Tesco to set up shop in India (12 August 10:27) |
| Aug. 12 - The world's third biggest retailer plans to move into the world's second most populous country with a cash and carry.
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Olympics mints advertising gold (11 August 02:29) |
| Aug 11 - The Beijing Olympics may see the greatest ad spending ever, as firms try to etch brands into the hearts and wallets of China's 1.3 billion.
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India, China IPO activity slows (11 August 01:25) |
| Aug. 11 - IPO activity in the Asia Pacific region has nearly halved in the first half of the year due to a drop of nearly $18 billion in mobilizing corporate deals.
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World's largest gold bangle in India (10 August 07:15) |
| Aug. 10 - Tata Gold Plus created a record by making a bangle using 24 kilograms of gold and 6 feet in diameter in Tamil Nadu. The bangle has found a place for itself in the Limca book of rec... |
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Jammu unrest affects apply growers (10 August 07:10) |
| Aug. 10 - Jammu's apple growers have been adversely affected by the protests in the region over the Amarnath land row. Lack of reliable transportation and hesitancy on the part of prospectiv... |
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Mercedes challenge to London cabs (08 August 10:49) |
| Aug 8 - Mixed reception from London cabbies for the Mercedes-Benz fuel efficient taxi.
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Olympics Fever (08 August 12:35) |
| Aug 8 - Athletes, sponsors and tourists pour into Beijing but smog and security make enduring themes as the Olympic Games kick off in Beijing.
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Huge data theft case exposes risks (08 August 04:15) |
| Aug. 7 - U.S. authorities charged 11 people with stealing tens of millions of credit and debit card numbers from major retailers.
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Mobile Mandarin translation launched (07 August 07:29) |
| Aug 7 - California-based JaJah is launching a new Mandarin translation service which aims to remove the language barrier for visitors to China.
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Reuters Insight: Inflation at 12.01% (07 August 06:52) |
| Aug. 7 - Although the pace at which prices were rising has slowed, it is still in double digits. The question is will the RBI introduce more corrective measures to meet their target of seven... |
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Lenovo Eyes Olympics Boost (07 August 11:29) |
| Aug 7 - How to sustain high profit growth in the slowing global PC business? Easy for Lenovo, sell computers in China.
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Jammu traders stand to lose business (06 August 03:32) |
| Aug. 6 - The Kashmir Traders Federation has said that it will snap all business ties with traders in the Jammu region and buy products from neighboring cities Amritsar and Delhi in the wake ... |
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Govt assures Tata security in Singur (06 August 03:25) |
| Aug. 6 - The West Bengal Home Secretary, Ashok Mohan Chakraborty has assured the Tata Motors' management adequate security for the company's small car plant in Singur in the event of a civil... |
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Toyota to launch hybrid car in India (06 August 12:45) |
| Aug. 6 - Toyota plans to bring its hybrid sedan, Prius to India in response to soaring fuel prices. Positioned between Toyota’s Corolla and Camry in the luxury segment, Prius is classified... |
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Samsung dials in on China (06 August 11:19) |
| Aug 6 - Samsung, the world's No. 1 memory chip and LCD maker, is dialing in on China for further growth.
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Reuters Insight: Relief as oil drops (06 August 06:08) |
| Aug. 6 - Moderation in oil prices has come as a huge relief to India's policymakers despite some uncertainty about how they would behave in the coming months.
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Fed leaves rates unchanged (06 August 03:44) |
| Aug 5 - Interest rates are left unchanged, as the Fed expresses concerns about the US economy and inflation.
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UK retail catching 'pneumonia' (05 August 10:16) |
| Aug 5 - The health of Britain's retail sector looks likely to decline further after slipping to its lowest point since 2006 according to a retail think tank.
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Firms Go For Beijing Gold (05 August 03:44) |
| Aug 5 - Olympic sponsors and partners go for Beijing gold, just days before the Olypmic begin in China.
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Airfare hikes have not worked - Jet (05 August 01:02) |
| Aug. 5 - India's largest private airline carrier has said that even the recent 5-6 hikes in ticket prices have not helped the industry reach break even point. An additional price rise couple... |
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Bangladesh turns waste into dollars (05 August 06:18) |
| Aug 5 - Poor Bangladeshis are making a living from recycling plastic bottles, turning it into an export industry for South Asian nations.
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A guide to modern 'microtrends' (04 August 10:33) |
| Aug 4 - The 'Embrace The Chaos' handbook is an attempt by London PR agency Shine Communications to help define the forces of our age.
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Many stung in Olympic ticket scams (04 August 09:49) |
| Aug 4 - Thousands of people are left without a seat at the Beijing Olympics, having purchased fake tickets from bogus websites.
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Banks to hike lending rates (04 August 04:15) |
| Aug. 4 - In the wake of the tight monetary policy announced by the RBI, banks in the private and public sector are planning to hike their interest rates this week by 0.5 to 0.75 percent.
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Microcredit helps Ranchi villagers (02 August 02:03) |
| Aug. 2 - A microcredit scheme called Samarthan launched by an NGO in Ranchi helps poor villagers take hassle free loans and alleviate their financial problems.
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Hotel business down in Gujarat (02 August 01:53) |
| Aug. 2 - Along with malls and small businesses, hotels in Gujarat have been seeing their rooms go unoccupied after the deadly bomb attacks in Ahmedabad on July 26 and over a dozen unexploded... |
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Future cars: small, sleek, smart (02 August 03:30) |
| Aug. 1 - Designers say Detroit will turn out smaller, sleeker cars that consumers can customize.
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Russia investment climate warning (01 August 10:59) |
| Aug 1 - Businessmen urge foreign investors to tread carefully in Russia after they say they are forced out of the country.
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Toyota's Winglet takes on Segway (01 August 09:18) |
| Aug. 01 - Japanese carmaker Toyota has unveiled a personal electric scooter which can be ridden in a standing position.
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Reuters Insight: Inflation at 11.98% (01 August 03:40) |
| Jul. 31 - Indian annual inflation rose to within a hair's breadth of 12 percent in mid-July, slightly below forecasts, and analysts expected it to creep higher despite cheaper oil and this w... |
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India blames US for WTO impasse (01 August 12:26) |
| Jul. 31 - After the WTO talks collapsed on Tuesday, Indian Commerce and Trade Minister, Kamal Nath blamed the United States for their unacceptable demands of import duties on farm products a... |
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Smart shelves to serve shoppers (31 July 10:51) |
| Jul 31 - Infosys Technologies launches a new retail technology called ShoppingTrip360 to bring more instant interactivity to bricks and mortar stores.
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Malls in Ahmedabad deserted (31 July 09:30) |
| Jul. 31 - Mall owners in Ahmedabad have been feeling the pinch as the city went on high alert after serial blasts exploded on Saturday in the city. Residents are avoiding crowded places incl... |
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Bollywood bling comes to London (31 July 04:29) |
| Jul 31 - Up and coming Green Street in East London is becoming a jewellery centre in its own right and a 'mecca' of sorts to those looking for the latest Bollywood-style bling.
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Beijing backs pre-Games visa policy (31 July 01:56) |
| July 31 - Beijing will not take measures to restrict business visas ahead of the Games.
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Tata Motors net profit falls 30% (31 July 12:17) |
| Jul. 31 - India’s top vehicle maker, Tata Motors Limited saw its June quarter profit drop 30 percent in line with forecasts. The reasons being foreign exchange losses and rising input cost... |
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