Artificial intelligence smart enough to fool Captcha security check
Researchers developed an algorithm that imitates how the human brain responds to these visual clues.
Brexit: EU bank may not fully repay UK until 2054
The European Investment Bank may not repay the UK in full for its investment until 2054.
Volkswagen diesel scandal still hitting profits
Provisions for the cost of settling the scandal put a big dent in the carmaker’s earnings.
RBS ‘on track’ with third-quarter profit
The bank says it is making progress, but still faces the cost of settling a dispute with US authorities.
NHS ‘could have prevented’ WannaCry ransomware attack
Recommendations which could have stopped the WannaCry ransomware attack were ignored, a report says.
End of an era for Hong Kong trading floor
The country’s stock exchange was home to more than a thousand floor traders in its heyday.
Hong Kong Exchange trading floor closes for good
After 31 years, the lights will go out as the Hong Kong Exchange shifts to electronic trading only.
Amazon and Alphabet report sales surge
Tech giants Amazon, Google-owner Alphabet, and Microsoft see shares jump as quarterly sales climb.
How the T-shirt became a million dollar idea
The BBC’s Aaron Heslehurst explains how the T-shirt became a million dollar idea.
Investment gains
Solid corporate profits and attractive valuations are luring investors to Asian stocks.