North Korea threatens nuclear strike against US
A statement from Pyongyang on Thursday said its military had been given final approval to launch a nuclear strike against the United States following Washington’s decision to move an advanced missile defence system to the Pacific island of Guam.
Bank of Japan (BoJ) in aggressive growth move
The Bank of Japan has said it will expand the country’s money supply, as it tries to stimulate growth in the world’s third-largest economy.
North Korea blocks access to Kaesong industrial zone
Tensions between North and South Korea continued to escalate Wednesday, with the North blocking the entry of South Korean workers into a joint industrial zone.
Boeing delivers 1,000th plane to China
Boeing and China Eastern Airlines have celebrated the delivery of the 1,000th Boeing airplane for China, one of the world's "most dynamic markets for commercial airplanes".
Apple issues China apology
Apple’s CEO Tim Cook has apologised to Chinese consumers after state media accused the technology giant of “arrogance”, double standards, and of “throwing its weight around” with regards to its customer service and returns policies.
Times are a-changin : BHP and Rio get new CEOs
First it was Tom Albanese of Rio Tinto, and then BHP Billiton Chief Executive Marius Kloppers stepped down.
Surge in Investments on Singapore Properties among Foreign Investors: The Debate
Total investments on Singapore properties among international investors surged to S$6.4 billion last year, says property consultancy Knight Frank.
Qantas-Emirates alliance gets final approval
Qantas Airways has won final approval from Australia's competition watchdog for its partnership with Emirates.
Foxconn posts record quarterly profit
Taiwanese contract electronics manufacturer Hon Hai Precision Industry (Foxconn Technology) has posted record quarterly profits helped by growing demand for iPhones and iPads.
Chinese manufacturing activity improves in March
Manufacturing activity in China picked up speed in March after expanding at its slowest pace in four months in February, an initial HSBC survey has shown.
