Aug 07, 2010
The month's ethos is one of spirituality, centring around 30 days of fasting from dawn to dusk, during which time eating and drinking is prohibited. Read Article No quick bucks as we fast
Jul 29, 2010
Government boosts minimum wage by 80 per cent, following months of violent protests. Read Article Bangladeshi garment workers receive wage rise
Jul 24, 2010
North Thailand was a wonderful experience and I would like to visit the southern beaches at some point but if I can avoid passing through Bangkok, I will. Read Article Chilling out in Chiang Mai - and a few shocks in Bangkok
Jul 17, 2010
Traditional shopkeepers are afraid for their futures as foreign retail chains are pushing the government to ease its investment restrictions so they can cash in on India's promising retail sector. Read Article Corner shops on the ropes
Jul 08, 2010
Convincing European consumers to start filling their fridges with camel's milk will require a lot more production, and an extensive marketing campaign. Read Article Work to be done to market the benefits of camel's milk
May 15, 2010
The young niche market within China's agriculture sector faces challenges including quality control, past scandals in Chinese produce, several different accreditation systems and high price Read Article Industry battles for organic growth
May 06, 2010
The nominations for the Turner Prize this year do not escape controversy, despite the absence of some of the wilder choices in the past. Read Article Turner shortlist keeps the pot boiling
Mar 21, 2010
Carrefour, Wal-Mart and Tesco are going head to head in the fight to corner China's massive and expanding superstore retail market. Read Article China's battle of the shopping trolleys
Feb 21, 2010
After having its fingers burnt in India a few years ago, Marks and Spencer is targeting the country's retail market once again. Read Article M&S eyes up India a second time
Jan 20, 2010
The chief executive of Cadbury is likely to pick up £12 million in cash and shares from the chocolate maker's £11.9 billion sale to the US food giant Kraft. Read Article Cadbury sale leaves bitter taste
