VW CEO Winterkorn likely to stay until end of 2018
Directors at Germany's Volkswagen have thrown their weight behind extending the contract…
IMF: ‘Bumpy’ road ahead for emerging economies
The world's lender of last resort, the International Monetary Fund (IMF), has…
Overseas corporate corruption still a major problem
Cross-border corporate bribery is still a largely unresolved issue, Transparency International has…
Egypt eighth amongst 10 highest smartphone sales in developing markets
By Mohamed Alaa El-Din A recent report issued by GFK Institution ranked…
HSBC operating profit up, net income falls
Europe's biggest bank, HSBC, has reported a drop in bottom-line earnings for…
Rio Olympics security force double that of London games
Organizers of the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro say they'll have…
Investors lose interest in Russia
Global investment funds are turning increasingly skeptical about Russia's economic prospects, as…
FIFA announces 2018 World Cup schedule
Just over a year after Germany clinched its fourth World Cup crown…
Al-Sisi meets 11 new ambassadors to Cairo
The diplomats represent Brazil, Panama, and Colombia, in addition to Australia, the…
Pele: A jewel that dazzled the world, dims with disease
Many consider Pele to be the best player in football history, while…