US Airways and American Airlines promised to fight the antitrust lawsuit filed by the US Department of Justice, of which halted the airline companies' USD 11 billion merger.
Legal & Regulatory
Regulator files lawsuit against US Airways - AA merger
US anti-trust regulators filed a lawsuit against US Airways and American Airlines' USD11 billion merger saying that the deal would only result to higher air fares, service reduction and a strangled competition in the industry.
China plans to loosen rules on foreign investment on free trade zones
China announced its plans of easing laws for foreign investors in its free trade zones. China has planned to ease laws on foreign investment in the country's new free trade zones.
China lures more investment in aged care market
China would be giving perks for foreign and private investors interested in providing elderly care services and facilities in the country.
India not going back to 1991 crisis - PM
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh of India said the country will not replaying the crisis that occurred in 1991 even as it experiences its slowest growth in a decade.
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Retail sales in the US rose in July, signifying better times for the US economy. The Commerce Department revealed that US retail sales rose to 0. 2% in July.
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Spain may seriously consider taking their Gibraltar dispute with Britain to the United Nations for support on the issue.
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The European commission seek to prove that the Belgian aid to Wallonia airports was illegal. The European Commission (EU) called for an investigation into the Belgian aid for several airports in the Wallonia region.
