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Toby Southgate, CEO of Brand Union, discussed how brands, such as Apple and Samsung, can be globally relevant while locally applicable.

A global halal food organization met in Rome last week to discuss the promotion of Italian halal products in a growing market worldwide.

Oil and natural gas production fueled the decline in imports, while exports increased slightly.

The California utility is only the second in U.S. history to be accused of violating the federal Pipeline Safety Act.

Malaysian police have recorded statements from 170 people regarding the disappearance of the Boeing 777.

Futures suggest yet another upbeat session while investors keep an eye on economic data and comments from policymakers.

Colorado Congresswoman Diana DeGette cited a 2005 GM document, which she said showed a cost of 57 cents to fix each defective switch.

The ACA site experienced a last-minute surge in people singing up for the program.

BMW will be the first car manufacturer to offer laser headlight technology, which it says is 30 percent brighter than LED bulbs.

Most industry watchers expected the end to a harsh winter to boost sales last month. But not by this much.

Congressmen grilled GM CEO Mary Barra and NHTSA chief David Friedman about the ignition switch recall for 2 million vehicles.

For the first time, Exxon Mobil has released a report assessing climate change risks to carbon assets.

The big deal with Air Canada brings Boeing close to a major sales milestone for 737 MAXs.

In an epic legal war, Chevron now has the right to seek damages from a powerful Washington law firm that allegedly mishandled a case over environmental damages in Ecuador.

Federal regulators are pressuring the oil-shipping industry to investigate Bakken crude, which could be more volatile than ordinary crude.

Small crossovers like the Rogue have been the fastest-growing segment, recently reaching an 18 percent market share.

Ukraine will now have to pay $385.5 per 1,000 cubic meters of gas in the second quarter, an increase from the $268.5 agreed in December.

A fresh quarter begins with an eye on factory, real estate and auto sales data.

After Venezuela denied it for three years, the president has agreed to pay back a $3.8 billion debt with international airlines.

After decades of congestion in Johannesburg, two media outlets will use drones to help listeners and viewers avoid heavy traffic.

On the outskirts of Mongolia's capital, illegal miners risk their lives to feed a growing coal hunger. Their accident rates make China's pale.

Germany added more jobs than expected while its factories slowed down, official data show, even as France and Spain stepped up.

Japan Display would be the first supplier to begin production in May while others are expected do so by June.

The investigating team has been instructed to share the full transcript of the conversation at the next briefing with "the Next of Kin."

The automaker Monday announced another major recall, this time related to power steering problems.

China's manufacturing engine contracted in the first quarter of 2014, a private survey showed Tuesday, adding to market expectations of government stimulus to arrest a loss of momentum in the world's second-largest economy this year.

Canadian workers could turn three Toyota factories in union workshops, which could embolden the UAW in the U.S.

Chevron has signed an exploration agreement with Polish gas giant PGNiG - this after several companies left over disappointing drilling results.

On Tuesday, Japan’s sales tax is slated to rise from 5 percent to 8 percent.