World Business

Nokia reports 25 per cent Q1 profit rise

Nokia reports 25 per cent Q1 profit riseHelsinki - Finnish-based Noki

Merrill Lynch reports 1.97 billion dollar Q1 loss

New York  -  US financial concern Merrill Lynch reported Thursday it suffered a net loss from continuing operations of 1.97 billion dollars in the first quarter of 2008 in what it called a "challen

Continental loses 80 million dollars in Q1, cites higher fuel costs

New York  - US airline Continental Airlines Inc. reported Thursday that it lost 80 million dollars in the first quarter of 2008, citing rising fuel costs for the downturn.

Austrian betting firm bwin reports 50 million euros net profits

Vienna  - The Austrian-based internet betting company bwin reported on Thursday a turnaround for the 2007 business year, with net profits of 50.4 million euros (79.8 million dollars), after losses

New Zealand appliance maker to move manufacturing offshore

Wellington - New Zealand's Fisher & Paykel AppliancesNew

Studies criticized for underplaying risks from climate change

Singapore - Studies are underestimated the risks to businesses by climate change while emphasizing the opportunities, a consultancy report said Thursday.

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