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Money means more to people since financial crisis: poll

As the saying goes, money isn't everything, but it certainly means more to people now than before the global financial crisis, and especially in China, Japan and South Korea.

Handset market rebounding in 2010: report

The cellphone market will rebound more strongly strongly than expected this year as improving economies boost spending on new gadgets and handset vendors push cheap smartphones, research firm Gartner said on Tuesday.

Microsoft releases software in 67 local languages

Microsoft announced on Monday its bid to help local languages to be integrated online more effectively. As part of their Unlimited Potential program, Microsoft is offering its software in 67 local languages.

Japan's Dai-ichi Life plans $11.7 billion IPO

Dai-ichi Mutual Life Insurance, Japan's second-largest life insurer, said on Monday it would sell about 1.07 trillion yen ($11.7 billion) worth of shares in the country's biggest initial public offering in more than a decade.

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Reliance raises Lyondell bid to $14.5 billion: report

Indian energy company Reliance Industries Ltd has raised its offer for bankrupt petrochemicals maker LyondellBasell ACCEIN.UL to about $14.5 billion, Bloomberg News reported on Sunday, citing people with knowledge of the offer.

Stock futures signal firmer Wall Street opening

U.S. stock index futures rose on Monday, pointing to a stronger start for Wall Street. By 0928 GMT, Dow Jones futures put on 0.2 percent, S&P futures gained 0.1 percent and Nasdaq futures rose 0.5 percent.

Bharti lines up $9 billion in loans for Zain Africa

India's Bharti Airtel has lined up $9 billion in loans from foreign and local banks for its planned acquisition of the African assets of Kuwait's Zain , the Economic Times reported on Monday.

U.S. warns of al Qaeda threat in Central Asia

Al Qaeda aims to infiltrate Central Asia to train militants and turn the ex-Soviet region into a zone of unrest, a U.S. envoy said on Saturday.

India speeds up $11 bln fighter jets purchase

India will narrow down the number of bidders by mid-2010 for its $11 billion fighter jet tender, a minister said, in a closely watched deal where diplomacy and strategic interests will play a big role.

Honda says new hybrid system for big cars in sight

Honda Motor Co has taken a big step toward developing a new hybrid system for larger cars, its head of automobile research and development said on Friday, indicating a finished product could be about three years away.

Factbox: What next for the Kyoto Protocol?

Uncertainty is growing over the future of the Kyoto Protocol, the first legally binding treaty to cut greenhouse gases blamed for heating up the planet.

Kyoto risks dying, no new climate deal in sight

Efforts to extend the Kyoto climate pact framework risk collapse in a setback to years of diplomatic bargains, as chances fade that the United States will join other rich nations in capping emissions.

HP raises 2010 outlook as results beat Street view

Hewlett-Packard Co posted better-than-expected results on strong server and personal computer sales and a resurgence in its printing business, and the company raised its full-year outlook.

HP raises 2010 outlook, results beat Street view

Hewlett-Packard Co posted better-than-expected results on strong server and personal computer sales and a resurgence in its printing business, and the company raised its full-year outlook.

Lyondell creditor deal jeopardizes Reliance bid

Energy major Reliance Industries may be forced to raise its offer for LyondellBasell or abandon its bid all together after the target settled a dispute with creditors.

Pakistani army confirms arrest of Taliban commander

The Pakistani military confirmed on Wednesday that the Afghan Taliban's top military commander, Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, had been captured.

Kraft revenue light, sees Cadbury boost long-term

Kraft Foods Inc quarterly revenue fell short of Wall Street expectations, but said its $18.4 billion takeover of Cadbury Plc would accelerate long-term growth.

Barclays profit tops $18 billion

Barclays Plc beat forecasts with a near doubling of profits in 2009 to 11.6 billion pounds ($18.2 billion), cheering investors with an improved balance sheet and boosting shares across the sector.

Top Taliban commander held in Pakistan

The Taliban's top military commander was captured in Pakistan, U.S. and Pakistani officials said on Tuesday, but the move may not deal a decisive blow to a group putting up fierce resistance to a NATO offensive in Afghanistan.

Factbox: Ties binding China and Iran

China faces growing pressure from Western countries to back fresh sanctions against Iran over its disputed nuclear activities. Here are key facts about ties between China and Iran.

Ford India to launch compact Figo in March

U.S. carmaker Ford Motor Co's India unit said on Tuesday it would launch its compact car in March and was expanding its dealership in the fast-growing market.

Tata Motors eyeing stake sale in financing unit

Tata Motors, India's largest vehicles maker, is keen to sell a stake in its financing arm, a senior official said on Tuesday.

Iraq has top terror risk, Thai danger up: ranking

Iraq is the country most at risk from terrorist attacks for the second straight year, according to a ranking by global analysts Maplecroft, while Thailand has joined the nine countries most in danger for the first time.

Indian police say CCTV gives some clues on bombing

Indian police were questioning several people on Tuesday in connection with a bomb attack that killed 10 people in a western city after viewing closed-circuit television footage, officials said.

Pakistani lawyers boycott courts over judges row

Many Pakistani lawyers boycotted courts on Monday in a protest against President Asif Ali Zardari, who is embroiled in a potentially destabilizing dispute with the judiciary over the appointment of judges.

Bharti offers $10.7 billion for Zain Africa ops-reports

Bharti Airtel has offered up to $10.7 billion for the African assets of Kuwaiti telecom group Zain , Kuwaiti newspapers reported on Saturday, as India's largest mobile operator makes a renewed foreign push.