Seen as the 'Year of Africa', 2005 was a turning point for the region, with less conflict and higher economic growth.
Tata, the Indian company set to buy Anglo-Dutch steel firm Corus, has announced a 5.4% increase in profits.
The government considers a radical overhaul of the UK's state second pension system.
China announces its aims with regard to foreign exchange, overseas investment and measures to cool the economy.
Choclate maker Cadbury says it intends to take on gum giant Wrigley in the UK market from 2007 onwards.
Mortgage approvals are running at their highest level for two years, Bank of England figures show.
Profits have risen at Spanish firm Ferrovial, which bought UK airports operator BAA earlier this year.
A strong stock market and the incentives paid by private equity firms has swelled City bonuses, a study says.
More than 17 million people can not afford or do not want to own a property, research suggests.
Industrial output in Japan shows a drop in September, as demand for cars and auto parts slows, the government says.