AMD launches first computer brand

Advanced Micro Devices Inc (AMD) unveiled its first computer brand, aimed at small and medium-sized businesses, with design and sales help from its major chip customers such as Dell Inc. AMD Business

Nokia unveils 3 new mid-range phone models

Nokia, the world's top cell phone maker, unveiled three new phone models on, targeting the highly competitive market for mid-priced phones. Nokia said shipments of the new phones — the Nokia 6600

U.S. rice jumps to record high on supply fears

(Reuters) – U.S. rice futures rose to a fresh all-time high on Wednesday on worries about supply shortages which have triggered political unrest and export restrictions designed to protect dwindling domestic stocks.

Samsung boss indicted for tax evasion

Samsung Group Chairman Lee Kun-hee was indicted on charges of tax evasion and breach of trust, but was cleared of a more serious bribery charge after a probe into South Korea's biggest

China Q1 GDP growth slows to 10.6% yr/yr

The pace of Chinese growth eased only modestly in the first quarter to 10.6 percent, showing the resilience of the world's fourth-largest economy despite fierce winter weather and a global credit crunch.