Efforts on to secure release of hostages: Japanese Minister
Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida said on Friday that Japan was making all efforts for the swift release of two men held captive by the Islamic State but added that there was no change in Tokyo’s stance of not giving in to terrorism. He said Japan was getting help from various countries... read more »
Emami buys majority stake in Australian firm
Personal and healthcare FMCG company Emami, through its subsidiary Emami International FZE, has acquired controlling stake in Australia-based Fravin Pty Ltd. along with its three subsidiaries. Fravin Pty Ltd. is engaged in research and development (R&D) and in the manufacture of natural and... read more »
India poised for 6.5% growth: Jaitley
The economy is set to clock a 6.5 per cent growth next year and then take off to reach 8-9 per cent in the years to come on the back of huge public support for reforms initiated by the government, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said on Thursday. “There is a huge amount of popular support,... read more »
Oil prices rise after Saudi King’s death
Oil prices rose on the news of the death of Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah Thursday, but the king’s death is not expected to change the course of oil prices over the next several months. The price of U.S. crude was up 88 cents, or 1.9 percent, to $47.19 a barrel in after-hours trading. Brent... read more »
