A growing proportion of surveyors believe that economic uncertainty is holding back housing market activity.

The recruitment outlook during the first quarter of 2012 is at its lowest level for three years, according to a survey by Manpower.

Philippines exports fall by 14.6% in October as shipments of electronic goods, the country's biggest export, plunge.

Shares in Asian makers of computer chips fall after industry leader Intel cuts its revenue forecast due to floods in Thailand.

Plans to revitalise struggling high streets and shopping centres will be revealed by Mary Portas.

Hundreds of anti-Wall Street protesters cause major disruption to three ports on the US West Coast, shutting terminals and blocking lorries.

Mobile service provider China Mobile is ranked as China's most valuable brand for a second year, a survey says.

The Swiss government cuts its growth forecast for next year, as its economy suffers from its exposure to the eurozone crisis.