From 1st September 2009, incandescent light bulbs will gradually be removed from the European market. ANEC, the European Consumer Voice in Standardisation and BEUC, the European Consumers’ Organisation, welcome the phasing-out of
Oil edged above $72 a barrel on Wednesday on bullish economic data and firm equities, but prices remain more than $2 below the 10-month high hit in the previous session as a
Moody's Investors Service has downgraded the bank financial strength rating (BFSR) of Burgan Bank (Kuwait) to D+ from C-. Consequently, the long-term global local currency (GLC) and long-term foreign currency deposit ratings
Britain's leading share index was flat in early trade on Wednesday as weakness in oil majors and miners offset gains in banks, with investors pausing for breath after hefty gains over the
World stocks steadied just off this week's 10-month high on Wednesday while a closely-watched German survey, showing a bigger-than-expected improvement in business morale, gave the euro a brief shot in the arm.
YouTube, the world's most popular video sharing site, said on Tuesday it will start sharing advertising cash with users who upload the most popular clips of everything from skateboarding dogs to dancing
Sony Corp unveiled its first wireless electronic reader, challenging Amazon.com Inc's momentum in the growing digital book market. At $399, Sony's "Daily Edition" is $100 more expensive than Amazon's basic Kindle but
Japanese stocks rose to a 10-month high on Wednesday, driven by a modest shift into defensive sectors, while stocks in Shanghai turned positive on the week as investors cheered corporate results. Thin
Japan's exports slipped in July as annual drops in exports to the United States and China accelerated, in a sign that the impact of stimulus measures in major economies worldwide may be
Asian stocks edged higher on Wednesday, with thin summer trading volumes keeping prices choppy and centred on short-term chart targets, while oil hovered near $72 a barrel, capped by a surprising rise
