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China readies gold exchange-traded funds

China readies gold exchange-traded funds

The country is the world's biggest gold producer and consumer.

Putin gives go ahead for regulatory body

Putin gives go ahead for regulatory body

The project to create the mega-regulator will be launched this year.

The once and future Egypt

The once and future Egypt

Many in Egypt believe the 'revolution' has entered a new stage and say they are still determined to create a pluralistic democracy.

Officials at Davos warn of currency war

Finance ministers accuse Japan of devaluing the yen to increase exports.

12 Russians in Bloomberg’s 100 richest list

12 Russians in Bloomberg’s 100 richest list

Five Russian billionaires are among the 50 richest people according to Bloomberg.

Chinese firm invests $500m in Tajikistan metal plant

Chinese firm invests $500m in Tajikistan metal plant

Tajikistan in December 2012 signed an agreement with the World Trade Organisation (WTO).

NUM: Wage settlement could have saved lives

NUM: Wage settlement could have saved lives

The Farlam commission is probing the deaths of 44 people during an unprotected strike at the mine last year.

1.11 bn use mobile phones in China

1.11 bn use mobile phones in China

The number of mobile phones owned by every 100 people in China reached 82.6 by the end of 2012.

Zuma: Africa to focus on intra-continental trade

Zuma: Africa to focus on intra-continental trade

African leaders want to boost trade between their countries and upgrade infrastructure.

US-China Relations: Where to from here?

US-China Relations: Where to from here?

Ann Lee explains the motivations and fears that drive the current trade dynamics between China and the US.