China's top auditor warns of local government debt risk

Last Updated: Sunday, June 28, 2015, 17:28

Debt swaps, which allow local governments to convert their debt to low interest bonds, should also be carried out effectively and sensibly, Lou said, easing the debt burden without disrupting the broader economy.

China struggling to meet 7% fiscal target due to slowdown: FM

Last Updated: Sunday, June 28, 2015, 16:04

China is struggling to meet its target of 7 per cent growth rate this year, Finance Minister Lou Jiwei said today, citing slowdown of revenue growth.

China presses US to invest more in its own economy

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 24, 2015, 09:24

Chinese Finance Minister Lou Jiwei called Tuesday on the United States to boost its domestic savings and investment to strengthen growth, including spending to improve infrastructure.

China invites Japan to join AIIB

Last Updated: Friday, March 6, 2015, 12:51

China has invited Japan to join the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, a brainchild of the Communist nation for which 27 countries including India have signed up to be its founding members.

Heidi Klum always felt great about her body

Last Updated: Friday, January 31, 2014, 19:36

Supermodel Heidi Klum says she is very confident about her body, and feels great about it.

Former NZC boss Vaughan disappointed over Black Caps` ICC match fixing allegations

Last Updated: Friday, December 6, 2013, 13:18

Former New Zealand Cricket (NZC) boss Justin Vaughan has said he is disappointed, rather than surprised, that Black Caps are linked to match fixing allegations.

Singer, songwriter Lou Reed dies, 71: reports

Last Updated: Monday, October 28, 2013, 11:59

Iconic American singer-songwriter Lou Reed, a seminal figure who melded folk music`s lyricism with punk rock`s energy and darkness has died, US media reported today.

Michael Douglas named legend at GQ Men of the Year Awards

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 4, 2013, 15:55

Michael Douglas put his worries with wife Catherine Zeta Jones behind him as he triumphed in the legend category at the GQ Men Of The Year Awards here.

Stephen Hawking`s memoir to be out on Sept 12

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 24, 2013, 15:14

Famed physicist Stephen Hawking`s memoir will hit bookstores in September.

Ex `Hulk` actor claims Michael Jackson was just a regular guy

Last Updated: Sunday, June 16, 2013, 13:42

US actor Lou Ferrigno, who is best known for portraying the comic book character `The Hulk` in late seventies series, has said that Michael Jackson was a regular guy.

Lou Reed recovering after `life-saving` liver transplant

Last Updated: Saturday, June 1, 2013, 15:53

Lou Reed is recovering after a life-saving liver transplant.

Over 500 guitarists pay tribute to Delhi gang-rape victim in Darjeeling

Last Updated: Sunday, January 6, 2013, 14:28

Over 500 guitarists assembled to pay a tribute to the December 16 Delhi gang-rape victim in Darjeeling, West Bengal, over the weekend, crooning John Lennon`s famous song ``Imagine``.