World economy
Japan unveils $81 billion fresh economic stimulus
08 Dec 2009
The second stimulus package, including the $81 billion in direct spending, would be worth a total of $274 billion in terms of project value.
No rate hike on sight as Fed chief says recovery in US 'fragile'
08 Dec 2009
Bernanke’s remarks dampened speculation that the central bank could begin lifting short-term rates from near zero.
Kuwait fund makes $1.1 billion through Citigroup stake sale
07 Dec 2009
KIA’s $5 billion investment in troubled US banks had been a subject of criticism for quite some time by some member’s of Kuwait’s national assembly
Indian PM to attend Copenhagen summit
05 Dec 2009
The Copenhagen climate summit gathers pace as leading stakeholders either adjust schedules to be present when it matters, or consent to attend - as is now the case with the Indian prime minister.
Uranium mining giant Cameco coming to India
03 Dec 2009
Uranium mining giant Cameco coming to India
03 Dec 2009
Dubai World unwilling to part with ‘crown jewels’
02 Dec 2009
Dubai World wants to retain key revenue-generating assets including port operator DP World and a stake in Standard Chartered, though creditors may force it to sell them
Dubai World unwilling to part with ‘crown jewels’
02 Dec 2009
Dubai World wants to retain key revenue-generating assets including port operator DP World and a stake in Standard Chartered, though creditors may force it to sell them
Dubai World to restructure $26-billion debt
01 Dec 2009
Dubai World today announced a restructuring plan for about $26 billion in debt out of an estimated $59 billion it owes other
Not responsible for Dubai World debts: Dubai
01 Dec 2009
India, Canada announce civil nuclear deal
30 Nov 2009
Canadian prime minister Stephen Harper has announced a nuclear agreement with India that will see both nations resuming nuclear technology and uranium trade after a gap of 34 years.
India, Canada announce civil nuclear deal
30 Nov 2009
Canadian prime minister Stephen Harper has announced a nuclear agreement with India that will see both nations resuming nuclear technology and uranium trade after a gap of 34 years.
UK recession deeper than forecast
28 Nov 2009
Abu Dhabi to be selective in aiding Dubai World
28 Nov 2009
Dubai and Abu Dhabi are the only two emirates to possess veto power over critical matters of national importance in the country's legislature
Will Dubai's debt crisis derail Indian property recovery?
By By Priyanka Ghosh, CNBC-TV 18 | 28 Nov 2009
Dubai crisis not to hurt India much, says government
28 Nov 2009
The UAE, which has a large Indian population, is the country's largest export destination with shipments of about $24 billion
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