World economy
Syrian opposition unites to seek fresh talks
11 Dec 2015
The deeply divided Syrian opposition managed to cobble together a unified bloc during a meeting in Riyadh, but it remains unclear if and when talks with the Assad regime will take place
Mauricio Macri sworn in as Argentine president
11 Dec 2015
Underscoring the deep divisions in the Argentine polity, outgoing President Cristina Fernandez skipped the inauguration ceremony, during which Macri vowed openness and sweeping reforms
India to seek logical end to Doha Development Round at WTO
11 Dec 2015
India on Thursday said it will not sacrifice the development agenda of the Doha Round of trade negotiations to support the so-called trade facilitation measures
China cuts yuan reference rate to lowest since 2011
10 Dec 2015
The People’s Bank of China is thought to be conducting a ‘stress test’ in the currency market before the US Fed’s expected rate hike next week
Russia to hold talks with US, UN on Syria
10 Dec 2015
Donald Trump stands by call to control Muslims
09 Dec 2015
Several Republicans have warned that if Trump is the party's choice for the November 2016 election, his stance could hurt in a matchup with Democratic front-runner Hillary Clinton
UN agencies seek over $20 billion in funding, the largest humanitarian appeal in history
08 Dec 2015
COP21: Business, investors see multi-billion opportunity in green economy
08 Dec 2015
Sustainable Innovation Forum 2015 showcases technological innovation, cross-sector partnerships and finance for a low-carbon future
2,600-year-old tombs discovered in central China
07 Dec 2015
Greece approves austere 2016 budget
07 Dec 2015
Despite the tax hikes and spending cuts, which include sensitive pension cuts, the country’s debt is expected to grow to €328 billion or 188 per cent of GDP
US says working with India to salvage climate deal
05 Dec 2015
India, despite its green pledges, has long been targeted by the western media on its expansion plans of coal usage to meet its energy requirements
Norfolk Southern snubs $28-bn Canadian Pacific takeover bid
05 Dec 2015
The deal, at an enterprise value of around $37.8 billion, would have created a transcontinental rail company
Norfolk Southern snubs $28-bn Canadian Pacific takeover bid
05 Dec 2015
The deal, at an enterprise value of around $37.8 billion, would have created a transcontinental rail company
Norfolk Southern snubs $28-bn Canadian Pacific takeover bid
05 Dec 2015
The deal, at an enterprise value of around $37.8 billion, would have created a transcontinental rail company
China pledges $60bn investment in Africa
04 Dec 2015
China, S Africa keen on equal trade relationship
04 Dec 2015
The traditional engineering, procurement, construction (EPC) model for Chinese companies doing business in Africa is giving way to one where the Chinese investor commits to working with a local partner and takes an equity stake in a joint venture
Climate talks: G77, China slam rich nations
04 Dec 2015
The G77 group of developing countries, which includes India, says some rich nations are trying to shirk their UNFCCC financial commitments by seeking to attach fresh conditions
Swaraj may visit Islamabad for Afghan talks
03 Dec 2015
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