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VIDEO: India encourages young savers

Children in India are now able to open their own bank account once they reach the age of 10.

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VIDEO: Kariba Dam is showing signs of age

Zambia’s Kariba Dam is over 50 years old. Now problems with the dam walls are threatening the region’s energy security.

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European car sales return to growth

Car sales in the European Union rose in 2014 after six years of falls, the ACEA industry trade group says.

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How to say: Xiaomi

How do you pronounce China’s Apple?

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EC outlines Amazon tax concerns

The European Commission says in a preliminary finding that online retailer Amazon’s tax arrangements in Luxembourg probably constitute “state aid”.

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VIDEO: Swiss franc soars as euro cap ends

The Swiss franc soars as much as 40% in chaotic trade after the Swiss Central Bank abandon the cap on the currency’s value against the euro.

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MPs question HS2 value for money

MPs on the Public Accounts Committee say they are “sceptical” about whether the government’s HS2 rail line will deliver value for money.

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BP spill ruled smaller than feared

BP faces a fine of up to $13.7bn (£9bn) after a US judge ruled that the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill was smaller than initially feared.

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VIDEO: Stocks surge on India rate cut

Stocks surged yesterday after the Reserve Bank of India surprised the market with a rate cut.

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Google and Apple in settlement offer

Tech giants Apple, Google, Intel and Adobe agree to a settlement of $415m (£273.5m) to resolve a class-action lawsuit over hiring practices.