UN launches Philippines aid appeal
The UN has launched an aid appeal for $300 million to help relief efforts in typhoon-hit areas of the Philippines.
The rise of Alibaba
Alibaba is China’s biggest e-commerce group and its profits the envy of companies around the globe.
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.
