Toyota recalls 190,000 cars in Japan and China over explosive Takata airbags
Over 16 million vehicles recalled globally since 2008 over Takata's airbag inflators.
India eases foreign investment rules for construction sector
New rules target investors with less cash or those with a lower risk-appetite.
London's Grosvenor House hotel could be mortgaged to bail Sahara Group's Subrata Roy
Roy has been in jail since 4 March after two group companies failed to refund $3.9bn to 30 million Indian investors.
Hong Kong is in a recession, says China expert Andy Xie
Hong Kong Financial Secretary John Tsang Chun-wah has warned that 2014's economic growth could miss revised forecasts.
Sony Pictures struggling to recover after hack attack
Hackers used a highly destructive class of malicious software that is designed to make computer networks unusable.
Blackstone to sell US-based IndCor Properties to Singapore's GIC for $8.1bn
IndCor provides industrial real estate and owns some 117 million square feet of buildings in 29 US cities.
Aviva and Friends Life agree to terms of £5.6bn merger
Recommended all-share deal to create UK market leader with 16 million life insurance customers.
Qataris eye £550m Pepe Jeans deal
Pepe Jeans is majority held by private equity firms Torreal, Arta Capital and L Capital.
China's Dalian Wanda Commercial secures nod for $6bn Hong Kong float
Dalian Wanda Commercial operates 89 shopping malls and 48 hotels across China.
Bridgepoint in 'Advanced Talks' to Buy ASK Italian and Zizzi in Deal Worth Over £225m
Acquisition move adds to hectic M&A activity involving British restaurants following Prezzo and Pizza Express deals.
Standard Chartered Hit With First S&P Downgrade in Two Decades
S&P cuts its long-term issuer credit rating on Standard Chartered to 'A' from 'A+'.
Oil Prices Drop 18% Amid Fears of a Growing Glut
Moody's lowers its pricing outlook for Brent and WTI crude oils for 2015 and 2016.
Gold Set to Drop as Soft Oil Prices Curb Demand for Inflation Hedge
Swiss gold referendum to influence yellow metal prices next week.
Medtronic Secures Conditional EU Clearance for $43bn Covidien Takeover
Medtronic has also received conditional US FTC approval for the buy.
India Gets New Shariah-Compliant Equity Fund
India is home to 175 million Muslims, the largest Muslim minority population in a country around the world
India Could Reduce Stake in State-Run Banks to 52%
Stake sale could help New Delhi rake in a little over $14bn.
Japan: Inflation Slows for Third Straight Month in October
The core CPI, which excludes unstable fresh food but includes oil products, rose 2.9% in October.
Opec Meeting: Venezuela Backs Output Cut as Prices Tumble
Oil futures extended losses amid speculation that Opec will not cut output.
Citigroup Compares Gold to Bitcoin and Says Swiss Vote on Assets Makes No Sense
If the Swiss gold proposal wins a majority, it could spark a global gold rush.
Toyota Recalls More Vehicles Over Deadly Takata Airbags
Over 16 million vehicles have been recalled globally since 2008 over Takata's airbag inflators.
Opec Unlikely to Cut Output Despite Oil Price Plunge
Failure to cut output will herald a price war that Gulf producers can withstand but Venezuela and Iran cannot.
Uber's Latest Funding Round Could Value Firm at Upto $40bn
Uber is close to raising at least $1bn from new and existing investors to finance its international expansion.
India Expected to Report Second-Quarter Slow Down
Growth was probably hit by slowing industrial activity and delayed monsoon rains that hurt farm output.
China Mulls Suing "Economic Fugitives" in the US
The move comes as Beijing faces challenges in seeking the return of people suspected of committing economic crimes.
Bankers Set Date for Citgo Bids Despite Venezuela Ruling Out Sale
Sale of Citgo assets could help Petroleos de Venezuela SA rake in about $10bn.
China to Pay for India's High-Speed Rail Study
Much of India's rail network is now slow and heavily congested.
Samsung Electronics Bags $3bn Vietnam Project License
Decision to invest in a second factory brings Samsung's total investment pledges in Vietnam this year to about $11bn.
Honda May Face Record US Fine for Under-Reporting Serious Accidents Since 2003
Honda says it is taking steps to fix shortcomings in its legal reporting processes.
Opec Must Cut Production or Oil Will Fall to $60 a Barrel
Brent crude futures have shed a third since June and hit a four-year low of $76.76 a barrel on 14 November.
India: Jindal Steel Drops $10bn Project after Coal Setback
Coal-to-diesel project was aimed at enhancing India's energy security.
