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Investments would create opportunities for both domestics and foreign companies to supply equipment and services profitably in this massive infra-modernisation plans.

Budget sent positive signals to investors: experts

India will improve the ease of doing business for Foreign Direct Investors (FDIs) by abolishing FPIB.

02 Feb 2017 3:55 PM

US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil futures CLc1 were trading at $52.58 per barrel.

Oil prices edge up tighter supply outlook

OPEC to cut crude supplies from this month in an effort to end global oversupply that has dogged markets for over two years.

04 Jan 2017 10:15 AM

MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan .MIAPJ0000PUS was little changed in early trade as most regional markets.

Asia stock markets see subdued start to 2017

China was the worst performing major Asian stock market in 2016, posting a 11.3 per cent loss in its worst year in five.

03 Jan 2017 8:08 AM

Brent futures LCOc1 for February delivery dropped 30 cents to $54.75 a barrel after ending the previous session up 59 cents, or 1.1 per cent.

Oil prices fall on profit taking, strong dollar

A strong dollar makes greenback-denominated commodities including oil more expensive for holders of other currencies.

23 Dec 2016 7:41 AM

A weaker dollar makes greenback-denominated commodities including oil cheaper for holders of other currencies.

Oil prices up on weaker dollar, optimism on output cuts

Brent LCOc1 futures for February delivery climbed 17 cents to $54.63 a barrel, having previously finished 89 cents lower.

22 Dec 2016 7:59 AM

Analysts said they expected markets would likely remain tepid this week, with no fundamentals expected that could drive large price swings.

Oil prices steady in run-up to Christmas

International Brent crude oil futures down 1 cent from their last close at $54.91 a barrel.

20 Dec 2016 7:52 AM

Philippines' President Duterte admits he killed to set an example

People in the 6,500-strong crowd cheered as Duterte used his trademark strong language promising his drug war would continue.

17 Dec 2016 11:05 AM

OPEC and non-OPEC oil producers will meet again this weekend in Austria's capital to discuss the details of last week's agreement.

Oil prices rise on US crude stock decline

International Brent crude futures were trading up 4 cents at $53.04 a barrel.

08 Dec 2016 11:34 AM

Last year, trade growth in Asia slowed to 2.3 per cent, below the global average of 2.7 per cent.

India must boost manufacturing: ADB

ADB report examines current trends in trade, finance and other regional cooperation and integration issues.

06 Dec 2016 12:43 PM

The market seems unwilling to push oil towards $50 a barrel ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday tomorrow.

Oil prices climb on expectation of OPEC output cut

International Brent crude oil futures were at $49.22 a barrel, up 10 cents.

23 Nov 2016 7:39 AM

Currency ban shocks Indians abroad

India’s shock move on Tuesday to withdraw large denomination bank notes from circulation to fight corruption and tax evasion has left some overseas citizens high and dry, as money changers in key Asia

10 Nov 2016 2:00 AM

WTA Finals: Dominika Cibulkova to face Angelique Kerber in decider

Dominika Cibulkova of Slovakia celebrates after beating Svetlana Kuznetsova of Russia at the WTA Finals in Singapore on Saturday. (Photo: AP)

30 Oct 2016 2:03 AM

Even Lionel Messi cannot save S-League: Jermaine Pennant

English footballer Jermaine Pennant fired a parting shot as he left his Singapore club, saying even Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi couldn't lift the moribund S-League.

29 Oct 2016 10:58 PM

Radwanska beats Pliskova, takes final spot in WTA Finals semis

Poland’s Agnieszka Radwanska overpowered Karolina Pliskova 7-5, 6-3 on Friday to clinch the last available place in the semi-finals of the WTA tour championship and stay on course to defend the title

28 Oct 2016 11:50 PM

WTA Finals: Angelique Kerber has the keys

Dominika Cibulkova celebrates after defeating Simona Halep in the quarters of the WTA Finals on Thursday. (Photo: AFP)

28 Oct 2016 1:38 AM

Svetlana Kuznetsova edges out Karolina Pliskova in thriller

Svetlana Kuznetsova celebrates her 3-6, 6-2, 7-6 (8-6) win over Karolina Pliskova in the WTA Finals in Singapore on Wednesday. (Photo: AFP)

27 Oct 2016 6:42 AM

Battling Svetlana Kuznetsova triumphs

Svetlana Kuznetsova hits a forehand return to Agnieszka Radwanska in their match at the WTA Finals tennis tournament in Singapore on Monday. (Photo: AFP )

25 Oct 2016 2:40 AM

WTA Finals: Angelique Kerber beats Dominika Cibulkova, Simona Halep beats Madison Keys

Angelique Kerber of Germany celebrates after beating Dominika Cibulkova of Slovakia during their singles match at the WTA tennis tournament in Singapore. (Photo: AP)

23 Oct 2016 10:52 PM

A file picture of a gay pride rally in Singapore.

Singapore bars foreign funding of gay pride rally

Singapore on Friday banned foreign firms from funding an annual gay pride rally as part of new rules governing protests, leading rights campaigners to label the move “outrageous interference”.

22 Oct 2016 7:23 AM

Crude traders feel oil glut won’t end soon

Investors may have driven crude oil futures prices above $50 a barrel and amassed large bullish positions in expectations of further gains to come but their optimism isn’t shared by the people who pro

14 Oct 2016 1:42 AM

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