China's Didi Dache and Kuaidi Dache merge to form $6bn ride-sharing company
Firms will operate under separate brands, with Didi CEO Wei Cheng and Kuaidi CEO Dexter Chuanwei Lu becoming co-chief executives.
US eases import restrictions on Cuban private sector
US is looking to end its more than 50-year-long enmity with the Communist state.
Valentine's Day 2015: Americans to spend a whopping $19bn on love, friends, family, children and pets
Average American will spend $142.31, significantly higher than $102.50 in 2009.
South Africa: Foreigners can no longer own land
Foreigners currently own an estimated 7% of land in South Africa.
Shire and Valeant reportedly in preparations to acquire US bowel drugmaker Salix
Salix, known for its gastrointestinal drugs, is considering its options in the midst of a management shakeup and inventory issues.
China to overtake US as largest retail market by 2018
China is expected to average annual retail volume growth of 8.7% in the next two years, despite its economic slowdown.
IMF to provide $17.5bn loan for Ukraine under new financial rescue plan
New deal will replace $17bn loan programme announced by IMF in April, of which $4.5bn has been disbursed already.
Edward Snowden documents: Iran might have learned advanced cyber warfare from US
NSA document leaked by Snowden, shows that cyber attacks on Iran might have helped it develop new cyber tactics and strategies.
Obama to veto Keystone XL oil pipeline bill passed by US Congress
1,179-mile pipeline is expected to carry 830,000 barrels of Canadian oil sands petroleum per day to Nebraska.
Carl Icahn values Apple at about $1.3tn and asks Tim Cook to accelerate share repurchase
Icahn takes into account P/E ratio of 20x and net cash of $22 per share to reach $216 per share valuation for Apple shares.
Rising concerns for Indian conglomerates Reliance and Tata in Delhi as AAP comes back in power
AAP is expected to expedite probes on power distribution companies of Reliance and Tata over pricing.
Rosneft chief blames Opec members for 'destabilising oil market'
Igor Sechin said some countries are pursuing their personal interests and undermining other members within the oil cartel.
Apple becomes first company with $700bn market cap as it inks $850m solar power supply deal
Company signs $850m deal with First Solar Inc, which will supply electricity to its new campus in Silicon Valley and its offices and stores in California.
Fifty Shades of Grey: Retailer B&Q instructs stores to ensure adequate stock of 'bondage hardware'
Retailer said in memo that employees may encounter increased customer product queries relating to rope, cable ties and masking or duck tape.
Fifty Shades Of Grey: DIY retailer B&Q sends memo to staff over bondage hardware demand rise
B&Q tells staff to prepare for a rise in demand of bondage hardware following release of the film directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson.
Canon to acquire Swedish security camera maker Axis for $2.83bn
Board of Axis decided to recommend shareholders to accept offer.
Microsoft and Samsung settle dispute related to Android royalties
Microsoft had filed a case against Samsung in New York in 2013, accusing the smartphone maker of breaching collaboration agreement.
Qualcomm cuts earnings outlook after $975m antitrust fine in China
Chipmaker reaches settlement with Chinese government and agrees to pay $975m fine over antitrust violations.
Standard Chartered targets wealthier clients to bolster retail banking and considers launching Dubai desk
Bank will consider starting desk in Dubai for Japanese clients who wish to expand business in Middle East.
HSBC leaked list: 1,195 Indians including country's richest Mukesh Ambani have Swiss accounts
With combined balance of about $4.1bn, India is ranked No. 16 among countries with largest dollar amounts in leaked Swiss files.
HSBC admits failures at Swiss subsidiary that helped tax dodgers
Media reports earlier revealed that HSBC's Swiss private bank helped wealthy clients across globe dodge income taxes.
Weird currencies: Bitcoin, pigs, goats, hair, candy, bottle caps and more
While supporters think digital currencies are superior to other forms, critics say they are weird.
ComRes/New Direction poll: David Cameron's EU reforms backed by half of bloc's voters
People in major European countries found to be supporting Cameron's view on EU reforms.
'War on Terror' has cost US a whopping $1.7tn until now
Afghanistan and Iraq cost US huge sums, several times more than what was spent on Vietnam War.
JPMorgan under 'scrutiny' over hiring Chinese commerce minister's son
Federal prosecutors reportedly see Gao Jue's hiring as violation of US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.
Twinings stops 'tea-sing' promotion linked to R-rated movie 'Fifty Shades of Grey'
Movie faces rising protests from groups that say it glorifies sexual violence against women.
Siemens to axe 7,800 jobs worldwide in €1bn cost-cutting drive
Company will cut 3,300 jobs in home country Germany.
Reuters report on possible Samsung-BlackBerry deal faces regulator scrutiny
Reuters report on 14 January said Samsung was planning to acquire BlackBerry for about $7.5bn, but the news was denied by the companies.
Viagra maker Pfizer taking over Hospira in $17bn deal
Pfizer will acquire peer Hospira that offers injectable drugs and biosimilars.
China lead suspect in sponsored cyberattack on US health insurer Anthem
Cyberattack on Us health insurer Anthem exposed sensitive information of 80 million people.
