World economy
Germany, France drive Euro-zone recovery
14 Aug 2009
The Euro-region economy shows signs of recovery in the second quarter showing better-than-expected growth in gross domestic product (GDP) led by Germany and France
India - ASEAN free trade pact signed
13 Aug 2009
After over six years of intense negotiations, India and the 10-member ASEAN bloc today signed a trade deal to end duty barriers in the region.
IEA raises oil demand forecasts for 2009, 2010
13 Aug 2009
The International Energy Agency says oil demand across the world for 2010 will also rise by 70,000 bpd to 85.3 million bpd, about 1.7 per cent higher than in 2009.
Obama takes government stand on healthcare public
12 Aug 2009
US president Barack Obama has mounted a campaign using web videos, fact-checks and rapid response efforts to counter a stiff Republican opposition to his efforts to overhaul the US healthcare system
Japan's core machinery orders surge 9.7 per cent
10 Aug 2009
IMF loan to Pakistan reaches $11.3 billion
10 Aug 2009
The IMF has hiked its assistance to Pakistan to help the government rehbilitate nearly three million people displaced by military operations in Swat and Malakand
IMF approves $3.2 billion loan to Pakistan
10 Aug 2009
The IMF fund is primarily intended to help the government’s priority spending to provide assistance to nearly three million people displaced by military operations
India, S Korea sign wide-ranging trade pact
07 Aug 2009
Europe hit by falling PC sales
07 Aug 2009
UK car sales hint at recovery despite recession
07 Aug 2009
BoE pumps in extra £50 billion for asset purchases
07 Aug 2009
The UK central bank, yesterday decided to extend its asset purchase programme by £50 billion to £175 billion to tide over the continuing economic recession
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