Chinese investors heat up Australian farm sector as FTA expected to enhance investor action further
After a lull of three years, there is a sudden surge in demand from Chinese investors for farming properties.
US holiday shopping season starts early, says consumer survey, but low retailing growth raises concern
Retailers are expecting a lower sales growth this festive season.
Australia’s leading tech company Atlassian files for American IPO, expects to float by year end
The IPO is expected to ignite huge activity in the Australian tech sector.
China denies building military bases in South China Sea as President Xi Jinping commits to freedom of navigation
The Chinese president wanted to resolve contentious issues through mutual dialogue.
Islamic State defectors need protection and rehabilitation, says think-tank
Legal “disincentives” are hampering ex ISIS fighters from exposing the militant group.
Uber rivals Lyft, Didi announce partnership: Chinese partner Didi Kuaidi invests $100 million in deal
The partnership will come into force in early 2016.
Israel’s Christian schools on strike, alleges discrimination and fund-cuts
Israel’s education minister denied the charge of discrimination and said the policy only seeks to encourage public schools over private ones.
US to accept more refugees, says John Kerry: White House announces humanitarian aid for refugees
The refugees will be referred by the UN refugee agency and they will be screened by the US Homeland Security.
Use of cheap robots in car production to shift car-making business from China to US
Robots can reduce labour costs by 18-33 percent, and the falling costs of their use could shift manufacturing away from China.
Putin and Berlusconi in Crimean wine row: Ukraine mulls action for gifting century-old precious wine to Putin’s guest
Massandra’s famous wines include the personal collection of Emperor Tsar and Prince Golitzin.
US eases curbs on Cuba to coincide with Papal visit as Pope meets Fidel Castro
The Pope will proceed to the U.S after visiting Cuba.
UK airline regulator orders Ryanair to compensate travellers for delayed flights, EU court ruling cheers consumers
The Civil Aviation Authority said it was taking enforcement action as the airline has been dodging the law on compensation.
Nauru asylum seeker takes mistreatment case to UN, alleges denial of access to traumatic sister and long hours in police custody
The Immigration department says there are enough mechanisms to report the concerns of refugees.
Australia raises concerns over Shell's AU$97 billion takeover of BG Group, fears rise in gas prices and crunch in domestic supply
The ACCC will study submissions from businesses before taking a final decision.
Fed rate decision: Australian dollar rises to a high then retracts to a low
The U.S. central bank decides to leave interest rates unchanged.
Ukraine campaigns to strip Russia of its veto power in the UN: Move follows a similar French initiative
Russia had used its veto to stifle many Ukraine-linked resolutions at the UN.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel calls for special EU summit to discuss refugee crisis as UN Chief slams Hungary for ill treating refugees
Merkel wanted greater unity among European states to tackle the refugee crisis.
Australia’s opposition to nuclear disarmament push by Austria causing its global isolation
This was highlighted in the internal e-mails sent to Canberra by Australian diplomats working under the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
Political uncertainty in Australia can hurt business sentiment, says Moody’s
The new PM’s appointment has been welcomed by many in the financial services.
Malcolm Turnbull -- Australia’s Man of The Moment
The former Rhode scholar brings to the table immense experience as journalist, banker, lawyer, entrepreneur and administrator.
EU Interior ministers emergency meeting in Brussels fails to break ice: No consensus on fixing refugee quota for states
Many east and central european states are opposing the proposed compulsory quota.
UK satellite operator Inmarsat to offer border monitoring solutions, claims it has technology to trace lost jets like MH 370
Inmarsat says it will work with governments to bolster border security in the light of the refugee crisis.
EU court rules travelling time is part of work for those without fixed workplace, leaving UK employers upset
It may add to the cost of businesses by way of fresh wage revision to adjust the extended working hours.
Surging domestic violence deaths: Queensland premier sends SOS to PM Abbott to hold urgent national crisis summit
Opposition leader Bill Shorten also called for an emergency meeting to discuss the issue.
British MPs to debate legalisation of cannabis on Oct. 12, while Cameron govt says no question of lifting the ban
The government is unmoved on its stand that the ban wil stay.
Australia’s same-sex marriage vote facing resistance; Opponents cite risk of LGBT youth facing hate speech
Senate enquiry was told to take a cautious view on holding a plebiscite.
Walmart changes labour model: shifts focus to retaining highly productive employees with more investment
One visible prong in the new strategy is training for new employees.
Pacific islands want Australia to shut mines and save them from climate change
The demand precedes the Pacific Islands Forum’s meeting in Port Moresby.
UK Parliament's ‘Assisted Dying Bill’ causes divide: religious leaders question ethics while doctors welcome it
Under the existing law, assisted suicide is illegal and punishable.
HSBC Argentina told to change local boss, bank relaxes mortgage norms in UK
Argentina’s Central Bank alleges that the bank aided clients in evading tax.
