Business
Firms defend dealings with China
Tech firms dealings with repressive regimes is the subject of a debate at the Internet Governance Forum.
China 'driving global chip sales'
Growing wealth and demand for consumer goods in China is will drive strong global microchip sales, forecasts say.
CBI reports dip in retail sales
UK retail sales saw their worst performance in five months in October, the latest survey by the CBI shows.
Russia wins Bulgaria nuclear deal
Russian firm Atomstroyexport is to build a nuclear power plant by the River Danube in Bulgaria.
No smoke ban fear for Imperial
Imperial Tobacco says it does not expect UK smoking bans to have a significant impact on its business.
Emirates 'cancels order of A340s'
Airline Emirates is reported to have cancelled an order for long-range Airbus A340-600 aircraft.
China and Malaysia sign gas deal
China is to buy three million tonnes of gas from Malaysia a year, the latest deal to help it satisfy its energy needs.
China to build Nigerian railway
China is to build a railway line between Nigeria's two main commercial cities, Lagos and Kano.
Pensions lift Friends Provident
Friends Provident reports a 40% rise in third-quarter sales, boosted by reforms to UK pensions provision.
JJB workers go on strike over pay
Union members at the Wigan-based JJB Sports go out on strike in a row over pay and conditions.