The State Council released Some Opinions on Further Implementing the Strategy on Revitalizing Northeast and Other Old Industrial Bases (the Opinions) on September 9, vowing to build northeast China into the fourth economic pole, following Yangtze River Delta, Pearl River Delta and Bohai Economic Rim.
* US Senate panel makes little headway on healthcare * Panel members battle over programs for seniors * Panel rejects Republican call for delay in final vote * Lawmakers reject amendment on Humana controversy WASHINGTON,...
* Early forecasts see sales down as much as 3.5 pct * Retail stocks have rallied 69 pct since March 9 * Dismal holiday sales, poor profits could halt rally SAN FRANCISCO, Sept 22 -...
WASHINGTON, Sept 21 - An index measuring the U.S. economy's prospects rose for a fifth straight month in August to a 1-1/2 year high as stock market prices surged on views a recovery had started....
TOKYO, Sept 18 - Japan's new prime minister ordered the cabinet on Friday to root out wasteful projects in a $154 billion extra budget crafted by his predecessor...
BRUSSELS, Sept 17 - European Union leaders on Thursday dismissed calls to scale down their role at the International Monetary Fund's key panel, and they confirmed plans to boost the EU's financial contribution to the...
* Flash orders criticized for favoring a few * Part of SEC crackdown on opaque trades * Agency also voted to tighten rules on credit agencies (Adds details on proposed ban, vote on credit raters,...
WASHINGTON, Sept 15 - Some of the largest U.S. banks will remain caught in the government's financial bailout program for months, as officials do not expect to grant the next wave of exit approvals until...
* China's factory output surges * Two British banks see profits affected by bad debt * Biggest German retailer warns of more declines in sales LONDON, Aug 3 - China's factory output surged for a...
HONG KONG, July 31 - Hong Kong shares extended their rebound on Friday after a sharp drop mid-week, to rise 1.7 percent, ending its fifth straight month of gains on a strong note. The benchmark...