South Korea's won rises most in three weeks amid foreign inflows

South Korea's won rose the most in three weeks on speculation the US will push back interest-rate increases and as policy makers in Europe add stimulus.

Nokia to snap up Alcatel for $16.6b

CEO Suri to lead combined company in industry's biggest deal since at least 1999

Greek woes cast shadow over ECB

European Central Bank policymakers have sanctioned further emergency funding for Greece's banks, a banking source said, amid clear signs that the wider euro zone economy is picking up.

EU charges Google with market abuse, launches probe into Android

The European Union formally charged US Internet giant Google on Wednesday with abusing its search engine dominance and launched a sensitive probe into its omnipresent Android mobile phone operating system.

DR Congo may boost mine royalties

The Democratic Republic of Congo plans to increase mine royalties and raise its stake in future projects as it tries to carve out a bigger slice of the country's decade-long metal-extraction boom, according to a revised mining code.

Junk bond recovery offers hope to Norway

A recovery in Norway's junk bond market trading is opening the door again for companies hammered by plunging oil prices.

Painting a bright, colorful future

Industry giant brings art into the lives of rural children in China

Unilever program fosters a generation of readers

Li Jingxin is an elementary school student from a poor, remote village in Guangdong province.

Growing support for rare disorders charity

A charity devoted to helping people in China with rare disorders has made great strides in attracting support and publicity in recent years, with the help of celebrities and major corporates.

Wyeth campaign to promote breast-feeding

A collection of oil paintings in tribute to breast-feeding mothers is making a 20-stop tour of Chinese cities until August, as part of a large exhibition sponsored by baby nourishment products provider Wyeth Nutrition to celebrate its centenary efforts in infant health.

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Canton Fair deals 'will be stable'

Organizers of the latest China Import and Export Fair said transactions at the fair are expected to be stable even though China's foreign trade volume and exports both declined in the first three months.