AUDIO: Today programme business round-up
07:31am 9 August 2013
The Today programme's business news with Simon Jack including reports from HM Revenue and Customs that only one of the UK's 20 most-wanted alleged fraudsters and tax evaders named on a government...
AUDIO: Today programme business round-up
07:31am 9 August 2013
The Today programme's business news with Simon Jack including reports from HM Revenue and Customs that only one of the UK's 20 most-wanted alleged fraudsters and tax evaders named on a government...
VIDEO: Singapore's medical risk takers
05:52am 9 August 2013
The medical industry is one of Singapore's strengthening sectors. But the industry is seen as risky for investors. Ashleigh Nghiem met some of those taking the chance.
VIDEO: Samsung and Apple battle rumbles on
05:50am 9 August 2013
In the ongoing legal battles between smartphone rivals Samsung and Apple, a lot is at stake for both companies. Mariko Oi reports from New York.
VIDEO: Samsung and Apple battle rumbles on
05:50am 9 August 2013
In the ongoing legal battles between smartphone rivals Samsung and Apple, a lot is at stake for both companies. Mariko Oi reports from New York.
VIDEO: Opening a sex shop in China
05:48am 9 August 2013
Entrepreneur Ma Jiajia describes the challenges of opening a sex shop in China, where sex is not a common topic of conversation.
VIDEO: Opening a sex shop in China
05:48am 9 August 2013
Entrepreneur Ma Jiajia describes the challenges of opening a sex shop in China, where sex is not a common topic of conversation.
India in new steps to boost rupee
02:27am 9 August 2013
India's central bank announces new measures to reduce volatility in currency markets and support the weakened rupee.
India in new steps to boost rupee
02:27am 9 August 2013
India's central bank announces new measures to reduce volatility in currency markets and support the weakened rupee.
William Hill bets $100 million on Australian online bookmaker
12:35am 9 August 2013
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - British betting giant William Hill Plc has agreed to buy Australian online betting firm Tom Waterhouse NT for up to A$110 million (64 million pounds) including debt, looking to...
Fine against British fund for abusive trades must be cut -U.S. court
12:29am 9 August 2013
(Reuters) - A British hedge fund firm and its chief executive must give up $38.4 million of profit tied to abusive mutual fund trading, but a civil fine in that amount must be reduced, a federal...
Taking decisions is tough at the top
12:27am 9 August 2013
How do you go about making tough calls when you're the boss?
Taking decisions is tough at the top
12:27am 9 August 2013
How do you go about making tough calls when you're the boss?
The Pirate Bay survives to turn 10
12:24am 9 August 2013
The legacy of the world's most notorious file-sharing site
The Pirate Bay survives to turn 10
12:24am 9 August 2013
The legacy of the world's most notorious file-sharing site
The pill that texts you - from inside
12:16am 9 August 2013
The pill that tweets and texts - from your tummy
The pill that texts you - from inside
12:16am 9 August 2013
The pill that tweets and texts - from your tummy
Norway oil fund appoints corporate governance advisory board: FT
12:11am 9 August 2013
(Reuters) - Norway's $760 billion sovereign wealth fund, the world's largest, has appointed a corporate governance advisory board in an attempt to be a more active investor, the Financial Times...
European banks promise high dividends in low-yield world
12:05am 9 August 2013
LONDON (Reuters) - European banks redoubled their commitment to raise dividends this results season, determined to demonstrate to investors that they have put the financial crisis behind them....
UK house prices hit all-time peak, deterring first-time buyers
12:04am 9 August 2013
LONDON (Reuters) - House prices in England and Wales reached an all-time peak in July, driven by strong demand in London, though purchases by first-time buyers remain well below historic levels, a...
Iksil to face no U.S. charges in 'Whale' probe -source
11:52pm 8 August 2013
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The trader at the centre of JPMorgan Chase's $6.2 billion (3.9 billion pounds) trading loss last year will not face U.S. charges related to the incident, a source familiar with...
VIDEO: 'I'm looking in bin to find food'
11:19pm 8 August 2013
Greek people are facing increasing unemployment, with 27.6% of the country without a job in May.
VIDEO: 'I'm looking in bin to find food'
11:19pm 8 August 2013
Greek people are facing increasing unemployment, with 27.6% of the country without a job in May.
VIDEO: Banks should end 'useless' activities
11:07pm 8 August 2013
The governor of the Bank of England has called for a cultural change in financial institutions and an end to activities he deemed, "socially useless".
Tesla surges as US indices flat
11:02pm 8 August 2013
The S&P 500 was fractionally higher at 0.1 per cent to 1,691.12, poised to end its three-day losing streak, while the Nasdaq rose 0.3 per cent
Norway oil fund scrutinised on ownership
11:00pm 8 August 2013
As world’s largest sovereign wealth investor grows, critics of its ethical stance are rising, with the government calling on it to consider changes
Greek jobless rate hit record high
10:29pm 8 August 2013
The unemployment rate in Greece rose to another record high in May, hitting 27.6%, according to the country's statistics body.
Greek jobless rate hit record high
10:29pm 8 August 2013
The unemployment rate in Greece rose to another record high in May, hitting 27.6%, according to the country's statistics body.
Private equity firm Riverstone to list energy vehicle in London - FT
10:15pm 8 August 2013
(Reuters) - Energy focused private equity firm Riverstone Holdings will list a new energy vehicle - Riverstone Energy - on the London Stock Exchange, the Financial Times reported on Thursday, citing...
China data in spotlight after trade bounce raises recovery hopes
10:04pm 8 August 2013
(Reuters) - Global investors will look to a batch of Chinese data on Friday for evidence that a strong bounce in July trade was not a fluke and that the world's second-largest economy is stabilising...