Business
Singapore Airlines' profits soar
Singapore Airlines reports a 50% jump in half-year profits as record revenues offset surging fuel costs.
Demand for mobiles boosts Bharti
More mobile phone users helps the telecoms arm of Indian group Bharti to report a 79% rise in quarterly profits.
WPP sales data upset investors
Shares in advertising group WPP slip after its third-quarter sales growth falls short of expectations.
Tokyo error triggers huge lawsuit
The Tokyo Stock Exchange is sued for $350m by a trading company at the centre of a giant share sale error.
India willing for US trade talks
India agrees to meet US trade officials next month in a bid to achieve a global trade agreement.
'Abolish home packs' say lenders
Mortgage lenders call on the government to drop its plan to introduce Home Information Packs.
US gambling law flawed - Jowell
A US online gambling crackdown could become a "new prohibition", fuelling an increase crime, a minister says.
Vietnam set for WTO membership
Vietnam's membership of the WTO may widen the gap between rich and poor as the Communist-run state looks to maintain rapid growth.
Newcastle Utd slide to £12m loss
Newcastle United reports a £12m loss for the past year after the club's failure to quality for Europe hits revenues.
John Laing accepts £957m takeover
Construction and Chiltern Rail operator John Laing agrees to a £957.5m takeover bid from Germany's Allianz.