Fiat will meet car giant General Motors (GM) on Tuesday in an attempt to reach agreement over the future of…
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Millions go missing at China bank
Two senior officials at one of China’s top commercial banks have reportedly disappeared after funds worth up to $120m (£64m)…
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India unveils anti-poverty budget
India is to boost spending on primary schools and health in a budget flagged as a boost for the ordinary…
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US seeks new $280bn smoker ruling
The US Justice Department is to try to overturn a court ruling that threw out its claim for $280bn (£149bn)…
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Stormy year for property insurers
A string of storms, typhoons and earthquakes has made 2004 the most expensive year on record for property insurers, according…
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Khodorkovsky quits Yukos shares
Jailed tycoon Mikhail Khodorkovsky has transferred his controlling stake in oil giant Yukos to a business partner. Mr Khodorkovsky handed…
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BMW cash to fuel Mini production
Less than four years after the new Mini was launched, German car maker BMW has announced £100m of new investment.…
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Nigeria to boost cocoa production
The government of Nigeria is hoping to triple cocoa production over the next three years with the launch of an…
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Singapore growth at 8.1% in 2004
Singapore’s economy grew by 8.1% in 2004, its best performance since 2000, figures from the trade ministry show. The advance,…
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Sales ‘fail to boost High Street’
The January sales have failed to help the UK High Street recover from a poor Christmas season, a survey has…
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