Follow us on:   
Home » 2016 » December (Page 6)

RBI unexpectedly keeps interest rates unchanged

RBI unexpectedly keeps interest rates unchanged

The RBI's decision caught many off guard who had been hoping a cut in interest rates could bolster the economy.

Syrian army on verge of ‘victory’ in Aleppo

Syrian army on verge of ‘victory’ in Aleppo

Russia is trying to work out a deal with the US to have all rebels leave Aleppo.

Chinese turn to online for entertainment

Chinese turn to online for entertainment

An increasing number of Chinese are going online for entertainment, gaming and reading, an annual industry report says.

BRICS to share tax information

BRICS to share tax information

The exchange of information and the implementation of the OECD/G20 standards is expected to begin in 2018.

South African lawmakers maintain FIC bill constitutional

South African lawmakers maintain FIC bill constitutional

Zuma's critics allege he is trying to protect those with whom he has strong business ties.

China, Egypt sign $2.6 bln currency-swap deal

China, Egypt sign $2.6 bln currency-swap deal

This comes just one month after the Egyptian pound's value more than halved on flotation.

China, Iran call for respect of nuclear deal

China, Iran call for respect of nuclear deal

China's FM Wang Yi insists that a change of administration in Washington should not impact the deal.

India-Russia naval drills begin next week

India-Russia naval drills begin next week

This is the fifth such set of exercises under the Indra name.

China, Russia veto ‘counterproductive’ Syria resolution

China, Russia veto ‘counterproductive’ Syria resolution

Moscow strongly criticized Western powers for not condemning an attack on Russian mobile hospital units.

Modi calls for eradication of terror networks

Modi calls for eradication of terror networks

The Indian Prime Minister has also called for stronger ties with Afghanistan.