Tech firms dealings with repressive regimes is the subject of a debate at the Internet Governance Forum.
Growing wealth and demand for consumer goods in China is will drive strong global microchip sales, forecasts say.
UK retail sales saw their worst performance in five months in October, the latest survey by the CBI shows.
Russian firm Atomstroyexport is to build a nuclear power plant by the River Danube in Bulgaria.
Imperial Tobacco says it does not expect UK smoking bans to have a significant impact on its business.
Airline Emirates is reported to have cancelled an order for long-range Airbus A340-600 aircraft.
China is to buy three million tonnes of gas from Malaysia a year, the latest deal to help it satisfy its energy needs.
China is to build a railway line between Nigeria's two main commercial cities, Lagos and Kano.
Friends Provident reports a 40% rise in third-quarter sales, boosted by reforms to UK pensions provision.
Union members at the Wigan-based JJB Sports go out on strike in a row over pay and conditions.