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China bank chief says 2010 is key »
China says it is targeting economic growth of 8% next year, despite the ongoing effects of the global downturn.
Unstable equilibrium in 2010 »
BBC business editor Robert Peston’s views on the coming year
Vietnam’s growth picks up pace »
Vietnam’s economy grew by 6.9% in the fourth quarter, the fastest rate in two years, helped by government spending.
GMAC given new $3.8bn bail-out »
One more top up for finance group GMAC to help cover mortgage losses – but the US government now has a majority stake.
Dishonesty probe closes law firm »
A Stockport-based law firm is closed down and five solicitors have their licences suspended amid claims of dishonesty.
House prices rise by 5.9% in 2009 »
UK house prices rose by 5.9% in 2009, making some recovery from the massive falls seen last year, the Nationwide says.
Apple wins iPod hearing dispute »
Apple wins a court case against claimants who say the iPod is defective and could cause hearing loss.
Russian firm to list in Hong Kong »
The Russian aluminium maker, Rusal, moves closer to becoming first Russian firm to list in Hong Kong.
Thompson defends BBC top salaries »
The BBC’s director general defends its top managers’ pay, saying they could earn much more in the private sector.
Iceland approves new Icesave deal »
Iceland’s parliament narrowly backs a deal to repay British and Dutch governments over the collapse of the Icesave bank.