World Business

Bank shares gain on subprime hopes

bankFrankfurt - Shares in Deutsche Bank AG and UBS AG jumped Wednesday after the two giant European

Yet another record price for OPEC crude

OPECVienna - The price for crude oil produced by the Organization of the Petroleum Ex

Hong Kong stocks plunge 1.8 per cent on more fears over economy

Hong Kong - Hong Kong stocks fell by more than 1.8 per cent Wednesday as investors dumped shares on continued fears over the global economy.

Thai agro-industry giant goes ahead with Sichuan investments

Bangkok - Thailand's agro-industry giant Charoen Pokphand will proceed with a three-year investment plan for south-west China, including earthquake-hit Sichuan province, media reports said Wednesda

Taiwan airlines to hike air fare again over rising fuel price

Taipei - Taiwan airlines will hike air fare on international routes next month due to rising fuel price, the Civil Aeronautics Administration (CAA) said on Tuesday.

Iraq announces progress in talks with foreign firms over oil deals

IraqBaghdad  - Iraqi Ministry of Oil has made remarkable progress in negotiations w

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