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Amazon's profitless path
Twenty years ago today Amazon sold its first book, created the first online book store and went on to become a hugely profitable internet superpower. Today it's celebrating that anniversary with Amazon Prime day, 24 hours of special offers which will be the biggest day of e-commerce the world has ever seen.
15 July 2015, 18:00 PM
Sri Lanka seeks new funding sources in shift away from ally China
Sri Lanka is seeking cheaper funding sources to replace billions of dollars in debt from Chinese banks, government officials said, as the six-month-old government distances itself from Beijing weeks before a general election.
15 July 2015, 18:00 PM
Former-HSBC boss regrets mistakes made with Swiss, Mexican deals
HSBC should have made deeper checks before buying a Swiss private bank that allegedly allowed customers to dodge taxes and a Mexican business that breached anti-money laundering rules, its former chairman said.
15 July 2015, 18:00 PM
Asia Inc looks to post-sanctions Iran for demand spurt
From steelmakers to construction firms, industrial companies in Asia hope an end to sanctions in Iran can provide a new source of sorely-needed demand.
15 July 2015, 18:00 PM
British unemployment in surprise rise
Britain's unemployment rate climbed to 5.6 percent in the quarter ending in May, with the number of jobless up for the first time in over two years, data showed Wednesday.
15 July 2015, 18:00 PM
Oil prices fall back after Iran-fuelled gains
Oil futures slid Wednesday as markets started to price in the impact on supplies of Iran's historic deal with Western powers regarding the Islamic republic's suspected nuclear ambitions.
15 July 2015, 18:00 PM
Bank of Japan cuts growth forecast
Japan's central bank on Wednesday cut its annual growth and inflation forecasts for the world's third-largest economy, with analysts warning weaknesses remained and the downgrade hinted at a disappointing second quarter.
15 July 2015, 18:00 PM
Yellen sticks to 2015 timeline for first US rate hike
FEDERAL Reserve Chair Janet Yellen stuck to her forecast for an increase in the Fed's key interest rate later this year on Wednesday, predicting a pickup in the US economy.
15 July 2015, 18:00 PM
Toshiba CEO to quit in accounting scandal
Toshiba Corp expects 300-400 billion yen ($2.4-3.2 billion) in charges related to improper accounting in an expanding probe that is set to force Chief Executive Hisao Tanaka to step down, sources familiar with the matter said on Wednesday.
15 July 2015, 18:00 PM
IMF threat to pull out of Greek bailout challenges Germany
THE International Monetary Fund's threat to pull out of bailouts for Greece unless European partners grant Athens massive debt relief poses a stark challenge to Germany, the biggest creditor, which insists on IMF involvement in any future rescue.
15 July 2015, 18:00 PM
Battle over Samsung merger holds potential for change
A bitter dispute over the proposed merger of two Samsung affiliates comes to a head Friday with a shareholder vote that could -- whatever the result -- force a shift in corporate governance practice among South Korea's giant, family-run conglomerates.
15 July 2015, 18:00 PM
Air pollution costs France 100b euros a year
The effects of air pollution cost France some 100 billion euros ($110.1 billion) each year, a French Senate committee report estimated Wednesday, citing impact to health as the major expense.
15 July 2015, 18:00 PM
Toyota recalls 625,000 hybrid cars globally
Toyota recalls 625,000 hybrid vehicles globally, mostly the Prius model favoured by the eco-conscious including Hollywood celebrities, over a defect that can bring the car to an unexpected stop.
15 July 2015, 15:18 PM
Greece debt crisis: What's the deal?
EUROZONE leaders have reached agreement over a third Greek bailout after marathon talks in Brussels.
13 July 2015, 18:00 PM
Relief and much anger in Greece
GREEKS greeted news of a deal with creditors on Monday with a measure of relief mixed with much anger, particularly at Germany, after it became clear Greece will have to swallow more austerity that could fracture the government and spark a backlash.
13 July 2015, 18:00 PM
India inflation rises higher than expected in June
India's inflation rate rose faster than analysts' expectations in June, official data showed Monday, dampening hopes of further interest rate cuts by the country's central bank later this year.
13 July 2015, 18:00 PM
Foreign firms compete in historic Mexico oil auction
US, European and Asian energy firms will compete Wednesday in Mexico's first oil auction since a historic reform brought back private investors, nearly 80 years after they were kicked out.
13 July 2015, 18:00 PM
12 banks to give new notes until July 16
People can swap their old banknotes for new notes ahead of the EId festival next week under a special initiative of Bangladesh Bank.
13 July 2015, 18:00 PM
Stocks largely stable
Stocks remained mostly stable yesterday amid expectations of positive earnings declarations by listed firms.
13 July 2015, 18:00 PM
First garment factory building retrofitted against earthquakes
Japanese experts teamed up with local engineers to make a garment factory in Ashulia more earthquake-resistant by systematic retrofitting.
13 July 2015, 18:00 PM