RIM CEO eyes ‘significant’ plans for BlackBerry - NEW YORK, Jan 29 — Research in Motion’s Thorsten Heins plans to waste no time in his new job. The BlackBerry maker’s chief executive said he will present the board with his plan for company’s future in just a matter of weeks. The German-born executive, who took over from two longstanding co-CEOs last Saturday, said his plans for RIM would be ...
 Sun, 29 Jan 2012 14:10:04 GMT |
Merkel deflects pressure to boost euro bailout funds - BERLIN, Jan 29 — Chancellor Angela Merkel tried to deflect growing international pressure on Germany to agree an increase in the euro zone’s bailout funds today by saying talks were still continuing. Amid calls to raise the size of the permanent European Stability Mechanism (ESM) ahead of an EU summit tomorrow, Merkel was asked by Bild am Sonntag ...
 Sun, 29 Jan 2012 13:19:32 GMT |
‘World’s cheapest car’ tag backfires for India’s Nano - NEW DELHI, Jan 29 — When India’s Tata Motors launched the Nano in 2009, the concept of the “world’s cheapest car” in one of the world’s fastest growing auto markets seemed pre-destined for commercial success. Logically, the strategy appeared faultless — offering an affordable solution to millions of aspirational lower-middle class Indian families ...
 Sun, 29 Jan 2012 10:25:34 GMT |
Sanctions to hit EU buyback firms, says Iran oil chief - TEHRAN, Jan 29 —European companies owed oil by Iran could lose out if Tehran imposes a ban on crude exports to the European Union next week, the head of Iran's state oil company said yesterday. Iran's parliament is due to debate a bill on Sunday that would cut off oil supplies to the EU in a matter of days, in revenge for a decision last Monday by ...
 Sat, 28 Jan 2012 23:46:48 GMT |
Greece, creditors on verge of clinching debt deal - ATHENS, Jan 29 — Greece and its private creditors said yesterday they were piecing together the final elements of a debt swap and expected to have a deal ready next week, essential for sealing a new bailout and avoiding an uncontrolled default. After muddling through round after round of inconclusive talks, the negotiations are in their final ...
 Sat, 28 Jan 2012 23:42:26 GMT |
Greece, creditors piece together debt deal - ATHENS, Jan 28 — Greece and its private creditors today worked on stitching together the final bits of a complex debt swap agreement, amid growing optimism a deal will be clinched in time to avert an unruly default. After weeks of muddling through round after round of inconclusive talks, the negotiations appear to be in their final phase, though ...
 Sat, 28 Jan 2012 17:14:23 GMT |
