Vietnam boosts trade ties with Africa, Middle East
September 08, 2012 | 09:18
A workshop themed “Vietnam-Africa-Middle East: New partners for development” was held in Hanoi on September 7 to promote trade and investment between Vietnam and the regions.
Messages of peace as Christians celebrate Christmas
December 25, 2011 | 09:04
Tens of thousands of Christians flocked to Bethlehem on Saturday to celebrate Christmas, with both the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem and the pope at the Vatican calling for peace, humility and reconciliation.
Airbus sells 50 planes as producers see Mideast boom
November 15, 2011 | 08:30
Airbus on Monday clinched a deal to sell 50 A320neo aircraft to a Kuwaiti leasing firm on the second day of Dubai Airshow, as plane manufacturers forecast a boom in demand from the Middle East.
HSBC profits more than double to $13.16 bln
February 28, 2011 | 20:09
Asia-focused banking giant HSBC said Monday that its net profit more than doubled to $13.16 billion (9.56 billion euros) last year as bad debts plunged to the lowest level since 2006.
London Brent oil price hits $105 on Libya violence
February 21, 2011 | 20:55
Brent oil prices soared above $105 (£64.76) per barrel on Monday, striking a fresh two-year peak as analysts said deadly violence in Libya had fuelled concerns over spreading unrest in Arab producer states.
Qatar Airways increases flights
February 15, 2011 | 10:14
Qatar Airways has announced a host of network capacity increases, including boosting flights on its Kuala Lumpur route to twice daily, to be phased in from March 1.
Dining and entertainment tops purchasing priorities
February 15, 2011 | 09:56
Asia/Pacific may have cuisines that are as disparate as the region’s geography and culture, but consumers across the region expect dining and entertainment to be their top spending priority for the next six months.
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