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Why China's Explosive Economic Growth Could Trigger a Global Food Crisis
Rising demand and disappearing arable land could lead China to import more food and produce a spike in global prices.
India's Growth Potential to Drop Unless Reforms Hastened: Fitch
The ratings agency Fitch has said that the long-term growth potential of Indian economy could drop if structural reforms are not pushed through.
Chinese Industrial Profits Jump 20.5% in October
China's industrial company profits surge, increasing hopes of economic recovery.
Chinese Foreign Direct Investment Drops Amid Global Economic Concerns
FDI in the world's second largest economy falls 0.24 percent year-on-year in October.
Bank of Japan Keeps Monetary Policy Unchanged Ahead of Elections
Bank of Japan (BoJ) has decided to keep the key rates unchanged despite pressures of a slowing economy.
Thailand's Economy Slows as Global Demand Weakens
Thai economy grows 3% year-on-year in three months ending September compared to 4.4% in previous quarter.
Japan Slips into Recession as Global Demand Slumps
World's third largest economy has contracted for two successive quarters.
Japanese GDP Shrinks Pushing Country Towards Recession
Japanese economy contracts 0.9% in third quarter and by 3.5% on yearly basis.
China's Industrial Output and Retail Sales Show Higher Growth
Industrial production rises to 9.6 percent in October while retail sales increase to 14.5 percent.
Weak Machinery Orders Add to Fears of Recession in Japan
Japan's core machinery orders fall 4.3 percent in September.
Asian Markets End Mixed on Concerns of Global Economic Issues
Nikkei eases 0.03 percent while KOSPI and Hang Seng gain 0.49 and 0.63 percent respectively. Shanghai index falls 0.01 percent.
US Presidential Elections: Yuan Emerges as Real Alternative to US Dollar
Renminbi's ascendance as international reference currency depends on size and scale of new leadership's economic reforms.
Asian Markets Mixed, US Economy and Hong Kong Property Taxes in Focus
Nikkei rises 0.24 percent while KOSPI gains 0.35 percent. Hang Seng and Shanghai indices fell 0.17 and 0.15 percent respectively.
PIMCO: India's Economy Overlooked but Crucial to Global Recovery
Mohammed El-Erian and Nobel Laureate Michael Spencer say world's biggest democracy holds key lessons for global economy
Japan Announces £3.2 Billion Stimulus Plan to Revive Ailing Economy
The Japanese government announces stimulus package as the country struggles on falling global demand.
McDonald's Profits Fall on Slowing Global Economy and Rising Competition
US fast food chain's profits take a hit from competition and rising commodity prices.
Japan's PM Yoshihiko Noda Plans Monetary Stimulus to Economy
With national elections just months away, Noda is keen on pulling economy out of sluggish growth.
Chinese Economy Slows to 7.4 Percent in Third Quarter
Although the GDP has dipped, China's economy shows signs of stabilising.
Japanese Exports and Industrial Output Weak, says Bank of Japan
Bank of Japan's monthly report shows that the country's economy will level off before picking up.
UK Job Outlook Improves, Hiring Set to Rise
A survey by the hiring firm Manpower finds that firms of all sizes in the country are set to increase their headcount in coming months.
China's Vice-President Xi Jinping's Absence Sparks Rumours
Chinese leadership silent on absence of heir apparent from public events and meetings with foreign dignitaries.
China's Exports Lower than Forecast and Imports Fall Too
China expected to come out with measures to boost exports in the wake of slowing growth.
China Announces Massive £100bn Infrastructure Projects
In a move to boost the sluggish economy, China plans to spend one trillion yuan (£98.7b) on highways, ports and runways.
Nick Clegg Stands Firm against Third Runway at Heathrow
Deputy PM urges government to stick by coalition agreement and suggests offloading capacity to Gatwick, Stansted and Luton.
Japan Downgrades Economic Outlook on Concerns of Global Slowdown
Japan's export-oriented economy is under pressure due to the continuing European debt crisis and slowing global economy.
Coalition Rule will End Before 2015, Predicts Poll
The proportion of electorate doubting the stability of the coalition has doubled in just two weeks.
Greek Restaurant Offering Single Bottle of Champagne For €120,000
Reports claim an Arab guest has already ordered a bottle.
Power Restored to India After Two-Day Blackout Across Half the Country
The blackout in 20 states left more than 600 million people without power - prompting a government inquiry.
Markets and Euro Surge after Spain's Bank Deal [VIDEO]
The MSCI Asia Pacific index, Hong Kong's Hang Seng and China's Shanghai Composite index all witnessed rises.
Global Markets Improve As G7 Set to Hold Emergency Talks
Emergency G7 talks on eurozone crisis gives a ray of hope for global markets.