Coca-Cola says it will resume business in Burma after 60 years, following a US decision to suspend investment sanctions.

Wal-Mart China is accused of food safety violations months after the country head resigned following a scandal over mislabelled pork.

The government rules out applying to the European Commission for permission to use state aid to keep open the Coryton oil refinery in Essex.

Moody's cuts the long-term credit ratings of Dutch and Belgium banks including ING and ABN Amro, blaming the impact of the eurozone debt crisis.

Premier Foods is selling its vinegar and sour pickles business as it continues its strategy of concentrating on "power brands".

Carrefour, the French retail chain, is selling its stake in a Greek joint venture owing to fears about Greece's deteriorating economy.

The President of the European Central Bank, Mario Draghi, says further support for the banking system will be provided if needed.

The UK's trade deficit widens sharply in April to its highest level in almost seven years, official figures show, as car and chemical exports fall.