NZ moves to contain Fonterra fallout

RSS icon07:40am 6 August 2013

New Zealand's government steps up efforts to contain the fallout from a scare over contaminated products made by dairy giant Fonterra.

Australia cuts rates to record low

RSS icon07:18am 6 August 2013

Australia's central bank cuts its benchmark interest rate to a new record low, in an attempt to spur a fresh wave of economic growth.

Sony rejects Loeb spin-off proposal

RSS icon07:13am 6 August 2013

Sony rejects a proposal by one of its biggest shareholders, hedge fund Third Point, to spin off part of its entertainment division.

VIDEO: How India and China invest in Africa

RSS icon04:51am 6 August 2013

How India and China often avoid direct competition in Africa, by focusing on differing aspects of countries' economies.

VIDEO: Fonterra responds to health scare

RSS icon04:45am 6 August 2013

The world's biggest dairy producer Fonterra has responded quickly to a health scare that's seen some of the New Zealand company's products withdrawn in several markets.

VIDEO: Taking a taxi in London and Kampala

RSS icon03:38am 6 August 2013

Taxis are transport options in most cities around the world, but how do they vary in price around the globe?

Pension gap widens at top companies

RSS icon12:10am 6 August 2013

The gap between assets and liabilities in big company pension scheme has widened, despite increased funding and rising share prices, a report says.

Wearable tech business revolution

RSS icon12:00am 6 August 2013

How wearable technology could transform business

Smith backs changes on Rangers board

RSS icon11:46pm 5 August 2013

Walter Smith is urging Rangers fans to support boardroom changes after he steps down as chairman at Ibrox.

DIY digital camera snaps up sales

RSS icon11:40pm 5 August 2013

A US professor launches Bigshot, a build-it-yourself camera, in an effort to teach children how its underlying technologies work.

Plan to turn empty shops into houses

RSS icon06:47pm 5 August 2013

The UK government is launching a proposal to make it easier to turn empty High Street shops into homes.

VIDEO: UK service sector figures explained

RSS icon06:03pm 5 August 2013

The UK's services sector has expanded at its fastest pace since December 2006, a survey has indicated.