U.S. judge issues order for Microsoft to carry Java
Washington: A federal judge on Tuesday formally ordered Microsoft Corp. to distribute Sun Microsystems Inc.'s Java programming language in its Windows operating system.
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BP to cut 1,000 jobs in US
London: British oil major BP on Tuesday said it would cut about 1,000 jobs in the United States as part of a previously announced cost-cutting drive.
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Opec could boost output at March 11 meeting
Brussels: World oil markets have yet to respond to an Opec decision to boost output and the cartel could therefore agree to a further production hike when it convenes on March 11, Opec president Abdullah bin Hamad al-Attiyah said on Tuesday.
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Silicon Valley average pay drops 6 per cent, loses 9 per cent jobs
Seatle: The average salary in Silicon Valley dropped six per cent from early 2001 to mid-2002, and the US technology hub lost nine per cent of its jobs in the same period, a new study estimates.
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China to produce 3.6 mn vehicles in 2003
Beijing: China would produce 3.6 million vehicles, including 1.3 million cars, this year with auto industry giants promising new models each year. Thanks to mergers and regroupings!
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Former Sega exec Moore to head Microsoft's retail marketing
California: Software giant Microsoft on Monday said it has hired former Sega of America President Peter Moore for a sales and marketing post in the division that includes the Xbox video game console.
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Fiat considering splitting into two or more units
Milan: Fiat SpA has said it was considering a recapitalisation of its ailing car and other business and said it was also mulling splitting into two or more listed companies.
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