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Record handset sales boosts Huawei profit amid espionage allegations

The Chinese tech giant reported a net profit of 59.3 billion yuan for 2018, up 25 per cent from a year ago, slightly slower than a 28 per cent rise in 2017

US sets 2025 target for China to fulfil trade promises, says report

Trade talks between the two sides made "good headway" last week in Beijing and aim to bridge differences during talks that could extend beyond three days this week

Oil prices set for biggest Q1 gain since 2009 on US sanctions, OPEC cuts

For both futures contracts, the first quarter 2019 is the best performing quarter since the second quarter of 2009 when both gained about 40 per cent

Perfect disrupter: Rahul's' basic income promise may spell bad news for BJP

Even if 4-5 per cent of voters go in favour of the Congress, it will be a big disaster for the BJP, say experts

US charges Facebook with racial discrimination in targeted housing ads

'Facebook is discriminating against people based upon who they are and where they live'

India says space debris from anti-satellite test will 'vanish' in 45 days

The US military's Strategic Command says it's tracking more than 250 pieces of debris from India's missile test.

Bullish bets on Indian rupee rise ahead of Lok Sabha elections 2019: Poll

The confidence rode on brightening re-election prospects of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his ruling Bharatiya Janta Party, translating into inflows of $5.99 billion so far this year into equities.

Infosys to buy 75% stake in ABN AMRO's mortgage services arm for $143.5 mn

ABN AMRO will continue to hold the remaining 25 per cent stake in Stater, which operates in the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany

Honda, Hino to join SoftBank, Toyota's self-driving car service venture

Japanese tech and telecoms conglomerate SoftBank and Toyota formed the joint venture last year. It will foray in the ride-sharing sphere that is dominated by Uber, Didi Chuxing and Lyft

Talc cancer trial; New Jersey jury finds J&J not liable; co settles 3 cases

J&J, which faces some 13,000 talc-related lawsuits nationwide, denies that its talc causes cancer, saying numerous studies and tests by regulators worldwide have shown its talc to be safe and asbestos

Thailand's opposition parties form alliance, demand junta step aside

The post-election standoff could raise tension just as the Southeast Asian country prepares for the elaborate coronation of its new king in May.

Theresa May says she will quit if her Brexit deal is passed: Lawmaker

Theresa May's announcement is the latest dramatic turn in the United Kingdom's three-year Brexit crisis.

High-tech, risky to test: What's anti-satellite missile PM Modi spoke about

'India created the interceptor used in Wednesday's test domestically', PM Modi said in a broadcast on television

Govt to crack down on mills for selling sugar below MSP, letter warns

Sugar mills face cash crunch as they have to pay stipulated prices to buy cane from farmers at a time when there is a glut of sugar

India seeks bids for $5-bn transmission lines to fuel renewables growth

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government has set a goal to raise solar power generation to 100 GW and wind to 60 GW by 2022

Cathay Pacific to buy HK Express for $628 mn, enter budget airline segment

HK Express reported a HK$141 million net loss in 2018 and had a net asset value of HK$1.12 billion, Cathay said

Boeing 737 MAX: What we know of Indonesia crash and what comes next

Investigators looking to uncover the causes must answer one of the biggest questions: Was the plane's software to blame?

Boeing 737 MAX: What to expect from today's US Senate, FAA, Boeing meets

Boeing has scheduled a briefing on Wednesday for about 200 pilots and airline representatives in Renton, Washington, home of its 737 assembly complex

Spotify plans to acquire third podcast company Parcast in two months

Parcast, founded in 2016, specializes in crime and mystery-themed audio content

Uber seals $3.1 billion deal to buy Dubai rival Careem this week: Reports

Uber said late on Monday night it would pay $1.4 billion in cash and $1.7 billion in convertible notes in a deal that gives it full ownership of Careem