HSBC profits more than double to $13.16 bln

HSBC profits more than double to $13.16 bln

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

London Brent oil price hits $105 on Libya violence

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

Qatar Airways increases flights

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

Dining and entertainment tops purchasing priorities

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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