ceo optimism booms despite increasing anxiety over threats to growth

CEO optimism booms despite increasing anxiety over threats to growth

A record-breaking share of CEOs are optimistic about the economic environment worldwide, at least in the short term. This is one of the key findings of PwC’s 21st survey of almost 1,300 CEOs around the world, launched on January 22 at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos.
kabul hotel attack toll at least 22 officials

Kabul hotel attack toll at least 22: Officials

KABUL: At least 22 people are now known to have died when Taliban militants slaughtered guests at a luxury Kabul hotel, Afghan officials said Monday (Jan 22), as fears grew that the attackers may have had inside help.
concerns raised over new margin lending policy

Concerns raised over new margin lending policy

The State Securities Commission (SSC) has issued a draft regulation requiring the initial margin ratio contracted by securities companies for margin lending to be at least 60 per cent, which is expected to take effect in early February.
lewandowski mueller star as bayern go 16 points clear

Lewandowski, Mueller star as Bayern go 16 points clear

BERLIN: Robert Lewandowski and Thomas Mueller claimed goal-scoring milestones as Bayern Munich went 16 points clear in the Bundesliga on Sunday (Jan 21) with a 4-2 victory over Werder Bremen.
vamc targets vnd140 trillion bad debts this year

VAMC targets VND140 trillion bad debts this year

By the end of 2018, the Viet Nam Asset Management Company (VAMC) must handle at least VND140 trillion (US$6.15 billion) worth of bad debts it had purchased.
missed messi penalty costs barca in cup derby defeat

Missed Messi penalty costs Barca in cup derby defeat

MADRID: Lionel Messi missed a penalty as Espanyol struck in the dying moments to consign Barcelona to their first defeat of the season, 1-0 in the first leg of the Copa del Rey quarter-finals on Wednesday (Jan 17).
48 injured in german school bus crash police

48 injured in German school bus crash: Police

BERLIN: At least 48 people were injured, 10 of them seriously, when a school bus in Germany crashed into a wall Tuesday (Jan 16), police said.
five injured in gas explosion in belgiums antwerp

Five injured in gas explosion in Belgium's Antwerp

BRUSSELS, Belgium: At least five people were injured, including two seriously, when a gas explosion caused a building to collapse in Belgium's port city of Antwerp, police and media said.
suarez fires barcelona nine clear in sociedad fightback

Suarez fires Barcelona nine clear in Sociedad fightback

MADRID: Luis Suarez stole the show with a brace and an assist as Barcelona fought back from two goals down to win 4-2 at Real Sociedad on Sunday (Jan 14) and restore their nine-point lead at the top of La Liga.
vn index shows signs of correction on investors selling

VN Index shows signs of correction on investors’ selling

Viet Nam’s benchmark VN Index gained slightly on Friday morning, as selling increased after the index passed the 1,055 point level.
chelsea frustrated by arsenal stalemate

Chelsea frustrated by Arsenal stalemate

LONDON: Chelsea wasted a chance to take control of their League Cup semi-final against Arsenal as the misfiring Blues were forced to settle for a 0-0 draw in Wednesday's (Jan 10) first leg.
aguero to the rescue against valiant bristol city

Aguero to the rescue against valiant Bristol City

MANCHESTER: A goal in stoppage time by Sergio Aguero saved Manchester City's blushes as it was enough to secure a 2-1 win over second-tier Bristol City in their League Cup semi-final first leg clash on Tuesday (Jan 9).
bolt secures trial with borussia dortmund

Bolt secures trial with Borussia Dortmund

PARIS: Sprint legend Usain Bolt said on Sunday (Jan 7) that he hopes to still see his dream of becoming a professional footballer come true when he undergoes a trial at German top-flight club Borussia Dortmund.
real madrid spot on while barcelona held to cup draw

Real Madrid spot on while Barcelona held to cup draw

MADRID: Two penalties helped Real Madrid to a healthy 3-0 win in the first leg of their Copa Del Rey tie with second-tier Numancia on Thursday (Jan 4), while Barcelona were held to a 1-1 draw as the La Liga giants rested their stars.
fires and avalanche alerts as storm eleanor batters europe

Fires and avalanche alerts as Storm Eleanor batters Europe

PARIS: The French Alps were on maximum avalanche alert on Thursday (Jan 4) as Storm Eleanor swept through Europe, killing at least five people and fanning rare winter wildfires in Corsica.