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China steel output drops 13pct in January

Wednesday, 22 February 2012 at 10:36, Reuters, London

Global steel production dropped in January and output in top producer China fell 13 per cent, data from a producers' body showed on Tuesday, as industrial demand remains weak and economic prospects ar

Lafarge-Anglo joint venture threatens competition: UK watchdog

Tuesday, 21 February 2012 at 16:03, Reuters, London

A joint venture between Anglo American and cement maker Lafarge would damage competition in the British market for construction materials, the Competition Commission said, outlining potential remedies

Dublin’s office market poised for comeback as Facebook, Google add space

Tuesday, 21 February 2012 at 13:25, Bloomberg

When Bill Clinton told American executives that they’d be “nuts” not to invest in Ireland, many were already ahead of the former president.

Qatar wealth fund buys Credit Suisse London HQ

Monday, 20 February 2012 at 12:37, Bloomberg

Qatar's sovereign wealth fund Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) said it had completed the acquisition of Credit Suisse's headquarters in London and leased it back to the bank.

UBS faces 10-fold rent increase in Hong kong

Monday, 20 February 2012 at 09:57, Reuters, Hong Kong

Swiss investment bank UBS faces a 10-fold rent increase in the world's most expensive city for office space, as the main lease on its Hong Kong offices nears its end.

Saudi's Dar Al Arkan to repay $1.3bn this year

Sunday, 19 February 2012 at 11:05, Bloomberg

Dar Al Arkan Real Estate Development Co plans to repay about 5 billion riyals ($1.3bn) of debt this year as the Saudi Arabian developer sells land to build its cash holdings, the chief financial offic

Lafarge to slash debt further in 2012

Friday, 17 February 2012 at 15:02, Reuters, Paris

Lafarge, the world's largest cement maker, plans to cut its €12 billion ($15.7bn) debt pile further in 2012 through more asset sales and cost cutting as it seeks to regain its investment grade credi

Dubai to see up to 16,000 more property units in 2012

Wednesday, 15 February 2012 at 18:20, Reuters, Dubai

Dubai's property sector will see up to 16,000 new units come on the market this year, the head of its real estate watchdog said on Wednesday, adding further pressure to an already oversupplied sector.

Singapore’s January home sales rebound from two-year low

Wednesday, 15 February 2012 at 14:26, Bloomberg

Singapore’s January private home sales rebounded from their lowest in two years, boosted by purchases in the suburban areas of the island state as some developers offered incentives after government

ArcelorMittal extends French plant closure: union

Wednesday, 15 February 2012 at 13:28, Reuters, Strasbourg

ArcelorMittal, the world's largest steelmaker, will keep the furnaces at its Florange plant in eastern France shut until at least the end of June, union officials said on Tuesday following a meeting w


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