Most Chinese cities failed to meet air standards in 2014
Of the 10 worst-performing cities in 2014, seven were in the industrial province of Hebei, which surrounds Beijing.
Sony to spend $891m to boost image sensor production
Sony to boost capacity in Japan to 80,000 wafers a month by the end of June 2016, from about 60,000 a month at present.
India's Vodafone decision lowers tax worries for Shell, IBM and others
Tax lawyers say cases involving Shell, IBM, Nokia, Microsoft and others could now be resolved through negotiation.
China's market watchdog launches fresh probe into margin trading
China Securities Regulatory Commission to inspect stock margin trading business of 46 firms.
Royal Dutch Shell to slash spending by $15bn over three years
The announcement came as the Anglo-Dutch firm said fourth-quarter earnings rose to $4.2bn versus $2.2bn a year ago.
Deutsche Bank posts unexpected profit for fourth-quarter
Deutsche Bank reports pre-tax profit of €253m for fourth-quarter of 2014.
Japan's Skymark Airlines preparing to file for bankruptcy
Budget carrier Skymark Airlines' board has scheduled an emergency meeting tonight to decide on the filing.
Shell bags $11bn deal to build petrochemicals plant in Iraq
The Nibras petrochemicals complex is expected to be operational in five to six years.
US Federal Reserve to remain 'patient' over interest rates
Fed officials have indicated they will proceed with an initial interest rate hike in the middle or latter half of 2015.
Obama to seek $534bn base defence budget and $51bn for wars
US government to send its 2016 military spending request to Congress next week.
Blackstone's new credit fund to seek undervalued energy assets
New energy-focused credit fund will seek to buy the traded debt of energy firms rather than lend to them directly.
US packaging giants RockTenn and MeadWestvaco in $16bn merger
The deal will create the second-largest US packaging firm behind International Paper.
China's Li Keqiang says to create 10 million jobs in 2015
The Chinese economy is thought to have created some 13 million new jobs in 2014.
China's 2014 factory profit growth at two-year low
Profits for large Chinese industrial firms rose 3.3% y-o-y in 2014, marking the slowest growth rate since November 2012.
China's Postal Bank could raise $1bn in pre-IPO stake sale
Postal Savings Bank of China plans to raise over $4bn through planned Hong Kong and Shanghai floatations.
Reinsurers PartnerRe and Axis Capital to merge in $11bn deal
"Merger of equals" is expected to achieve a minimum of $200m in cost savings in the first 18 months of operations.
Japan's exports jump on weak yen and better overseas demand
Exports to the US rise by 23.7%, while those to China, Asia and the EU rise 4.3%, 11% and 6.8% respectively.
Crude oil slips as Greek election hits euro hard
Euro drops to a near 11-year low against the US dollar on 26 January.
Crude oil prices continue to drop amid persistent supply glut
US crude in the $26-$30 price range will signal that a global recession is inevitable, according to a Convergex survey.
Gold prices set to rise on financial markets uncertainty
Spot gold prices have gained some 10% so far this year.
Mike Ashley increases Debenhams interest but rules out a bid
Sports Direct's total investment represents a 16.6% interest in the retailer's ordinary shares.
Russia's Lukoil is preparing for $25 oil, says CEO Alekperov
Brent crude, the European benchmark, traded at about $110 a barrel a year ago.
Adidas shares jump after firm sells Rockport unit for $280m
Rockport sold to entity formed by US-based rival New Balance and Berkshire Partners.
Singapore's Keppel offers to privatise realty arm in $2.8bn deal
Keppel Land's main markets are Singapore and China the company is expanding into Indonesia and Vietnam.
Asian markets hit new highs on ECB QE but some pare gains
ECB QE could stimulate eurozone economy as Europe is a drag on global economy and China.
KKR buys UK's Trainline from Exponent for undisclosed sum
Trainline is the most downloaded travel app in the UK.
Hyundai Motor shares drop as fourth quarter profit tanks 19%
Hyundai profits hit by fall in rouble and customer incentives in US to beat competition.
Kinder Morgan to invest $3bn on Bakken shale despite oil rout
Kinder Morgan is betting on drilling and fracking in North Dakota, despite the current slump in crude oil prices.
American Express to slash more than 4,000 jobs
The world's largest credit card issuer reported fourth-quarter earnings on 21 January that beat expectations.
India: Gold importers offer discounts as jewellers curb buys on likely duty cut
New Delhi could cut India's record high gold import duty in the budget to be presented on 28 February.
