US forfeits $2.1 mn worth properties of ex-Taiwan prez

The United States has forfeited properties worth US$ 2.1 million which were allegedly purchased with the proceeds of bribes paid to the family of former Taiwanese president, Chen Shui-bian. This......

US rate hike fear keeps Asian firms in check; India most upbeat

Concern over a US interest rate hike kept sentiment in check at some of Asia's biggest firms, as optimism about the outlook for business over the next six months was near steady in the first......