Thousands feared dead following Philippines typhoon
Up to 10,000 are estimated to have died in the Philippines from super typhoon Haiyan, which reportedly destroyed around three-quarters of the area of the country’s Leyte province.
Largest storm ever recorded hits Philippines
Super typhoon Haiyan – reported to be largest ever recorded, topping hurricane Camille in the U.S. in 1969 – has hit the Philippines with winds of 195mph
Philippines braced for arrival of Typhoon Haiyan
Typhoon Haiyan, a category five storm, is expected to make landfall in the Philippines on Friday.
Toyota profit jumps, raises FY forecast
The world’s biggest carmaker, Toyota, has reported a net profit of one trillion yen for the six months to the end of September.
India launches Mars mission
India has successfully launched a spacecraft to Mars – with the aim of becoming only the fourth nation or space agency to land a probe on the red planet.
Hong Kong threatens substantial economic sanctions against Philippines
Hong Kong has threatened to impose substantial economic sanctions on the Philippines unless progress is made within a month in talks demanding the country's apology and compensation for the Manila hostage tragedy three years ago.
Unilever, Man Utd sign 3-year regional partnership in SE Asia
Unilever and English Premier League champions Manchester United have signed of a three-year regional partnership in Southeast Asia.
Rio Tinto, Chinalco announce technology partnership
Anglo-Australian mining giant Rio Tinto and Aluminium Corp Of China, known as Chinalco, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to work together on developing new mining technology.
