Brent at 12 year low amid concerns over China demand, Iran supply
Jan 14, 2016 (LBO) – Brent oil prices have fallen below 30 US dollars a barrel in New York for the first time in 12 years amid concerns over Chinese fuel …
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Pakistan PM on three-day visit to Sri Lanka
Jan 04, 2015 (LBO) - Pakistan's Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif will be in Sri Lanka this week on a three-day visit for bilateral talks with the government and to …
Surprise visit signals possible thawing of India-Pakistan relations
Dec 28, 2015 (LBO) - A surprise visit on Christmas Day between the leaders of India and Pakistan could be a sign of thawing relations between the two …
South Korea issues its first yuan-denominated sovereign bonds
Dec 16, 2015 (LBO) – The South Korean government has issued its first ever yuan-denominated sovereign bonds in China’s onshore bond market. This sovereign …
China, US Rates Pressures Build for APAC Banks in 2016
Dec 16, 2015 (LBO) – Banking sectors within the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region are likely to face a more challenging year ahead as financial systems adjust to …
Sharp China slowdown would hit global growth hard: Fitch
Dec 15, 2015 (LBO) – A sharp slowdown in China's GDP growth rate to 2.3% during 2016-2018 would disrupt global trade and hinder growth, with significant …
IMF includes Yuan in reserve currency basket
Dec 01, 2015 (LBO) – The International Monetary Fund has included the Chinese yuan as a fifth currency in their basket of currencies that make up the Special …
IMF to name China’s yuan as reserve currency
Nov 30, 2015 (LBO) - The International Monetary Fund may soon label China’s yuan as a reserve currency that could pressure China to reform currency …
Security tightened in major European cities
Nov 20, 2015 (LBO) - Security has been tightened in major cities in Europe with police in Italy and Sweden looking for suspected militants and increasing …
Sri Lanka on UNESCO executive board
Nov 16, 2015 (LBO) - Sri Lanka has been elected to the executive board of the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) during …
At least 127 people killed in Paris shootings, blasts
Nov 14, 2015 (LBO) - At least 127 people have been killed in gunfire and blasts including a possible suicide bombing in Paris, officials said. Terrorists armed …
Saudi Arabia to go to global bond market for first time
Nov 12, 2015 (LBO) - Saudi Arabia will go to international bond markets for the first time next year due to low oil prices cramping government revenues, a …
China’s Alibaba sets new record : Clocks USD5bn in first 90 min on Singles’ Day
Nov 11, 2015 (LBO) - Alibaba, the world’s largest online shopping website has made a record 3. buy lexapro online …
Suu Kyi set to win majority in Myanmar election
Nov 11, 2015 (LBO) - Aung San Suu Kyi’s opposition is set to win a majority in Myanmar’s first free election in decades, although it is unclear if the …
Over 60 pct of World Economies Improved Business Rules: WB
Oct 28, 2015 (LBO) - Developing economies quickened the pace of their business reforms during the last 12 months to make it easier for local businesses to …
Blog: Capitalism does not self correct towards equality, says Bill Gates
Oct 27, 2015 - (LBO) - Bill Gates, in a recent blog, reviewing Thomas Piketty’s book Capital in the Twenty-First Century, says capitalism does not self …
Alibaba founder Jack Ma appointed business adviser to David Cameron
Oct 20, 2015 (LBO) – China’s business tycoon Alibaba founder Jack Ma, has been appointed as the adviser to British Prime Minister David Cameron, Cameron's …
China slowdown, foreign funding risks intensify for APAC economies: Fitch
Oct 19, 2015 (LBO) - Macroeconomic risks to the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region have intensified with Fed tightening cycle and a protracted China slowdown, Fitch …
A new Snowden leaks Obama’s drone assassination program
Oct 16, 2015 (LBO) – Amnesty International has called the US Congress to hold an immediate independent inquiry into the Obama administration’s drone …
US budget deficit drops to 2.5-pct in 2015; lowest since 2007
Oct 16, 2015 (LBO) – The United States Treasury Department on Thursday said country’s budget deficit has dropped to 2. online pharmacy buy cipro with best …