Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, which is owned by BMW, reports a 31% rise in sales during 2011 to a record 3,538 cars.

Olympus is considering suing its executives after an accounting cover-up at the firm calls into questions corporate governance in Japan.

China's lending and money supply grow at a faster pace than expected as the country relaxes its credit restrictions.

South Korea's largest pension fund, the National Pension Service (NPS) gets approval from authorities to invest in Chinese securities.

In a crucial week for the EU, we hear from readers inside and outside the eurozone on what they hope to see emerge from crunch talks on the future of the single currency.

Troubled retailer HMV reports a sharp fall in sales for the Christmas period but notes a slowing in the decline of its music and film business.

JD Sports confirms it is in "advanced discussions" with struggling outdoor clothing retailer Blacks Leisure about buying its assets.

A nationwide strike begins across Nigeria over the elimination of a government fuel subsidy that has seen sharp price rises.