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Brazil lifts 3.5mn out of poverty in 2012- Report

Brazil lifts 3.5mn out of poverty in 2012- Report

Rousseff had in February this year raised the monthly stipend of 2.5 million people living below the poverty line.

Democrats, Republicans hunker down; shutdown continues

Democrats, Republicans hunker down; shutdown continues

Obama has accused the Republican party of waging a crusade against his policies.

3rd India-Africa trade meet opens in SA

3rd India-Africa trade meet opens in SA

India-Africa trade reached $70 billion last year and is expected to reach $100 billion by 2015.

‘West needs to get Syrian opposition to talks table’

‘West needs to get Syrian opposition to talks table’

Russia has already vowed financial support to the future OPCW effort in Syria.

China confident of achieving economic goals

China confident of achieving economic goals

The Chinese premier said the world’s fastest growing economy is still confronted with many challenges.

South Africa reels under fresh strikes

South Africa reels under fresh strikes

Anglo American Platinum looks set to retrench 3,300 workers in a bid to return to profit.

SA’s economic journey- “Are we there yet?”

SA’s economic journey- “Are we there yet?”

A South African business leader unravels the toll the recent constraints have unleashed on the economy.

US targets China-Turkey missile deal

US targets China-Turkey missile deal

If the deal goes through it would be the first time China has sold air defence weapons to a NATO member.

Business confidence continues to improve – Bank of Japan

Business confidence continues to improve – Bank of Japan

The Tankan survey report said that the positive outlook in Japan's industry surpassed expert forecasts.

Russia seeks to remove WTO restrictions

Russia seeks to remove WTO restrictions

Moscow wants some 70 remaining restrictions currently imposed on local companies to be lifted.