Shane Oliver, the Chief Economist with AMP Capital Investors, joins Business Today to discuss why he thinks a collapse in China's growth is unlikely.

China says it's committed to the 2008 Copenhagen accord, but it's calling on the United States to do more.

Plans to expand economic relations for Australian companies in Indonesia may be derailed because larger economies already have a footprint there.

Former corporate high flyers stung by the financial crisis are bouncing back by taking new opportunities in different fields.

The head of Indonesia's Investment Coordinating Board, Gita Wirjawan, joins Business Today to discuss President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's visit to Australia.

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao has vowed to guard against inflation and maintain economic growth of at least eight per cent this year.

Shares in Royal Dutch Shell rose after it was announced the energy giant had joined forces with PetroChina to bid for Australia's Arrow Energy, but analysts say the deal isn't done yet.

Jonathan Barratt, from Commodity Broking Services, joins Business Today to discuss the latest developments in bulk commodities and the energy sector.

As he arrives in Australia, Indonesian President, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has defended two Cabinet Ministers facing calls for a criminal investigation.

Dr Ross McLeod, an Indonesian specialist and economist at the Australian University, dissects the Bank Century issue and the fall out for the country's economy.

After Australia's trade deficit fell sharply in January, some economists are predicting the country could return to a trade surplus this year.

KPMG's Nation Head of Private Equity, Andrew Thompson, speaks to Business Today about how private equity deals will fare on the other side of the financial crisis.

China's opening session of the annual National People's Congress is set to address the economy and the unwinding of stimulus measures.

The Euro has made some ground against the dollar after new austerity measures were announced by the Greek government.

Terry Tamminen, an advisor to the Californian Governor, talks about the implications if the US can't pass the emissions trading scheme.

With labor force data due out in the US, Jim McCaughan, the CEO of Principal Global Investors, talks to Business Today about the outlook for the US economy.

Virgin Blue has announced a man with 35 years experience at QANTAS, as its new chief executive officer.

A leading European regulator has warned of more shocks to the global economy, as Australia's Reserve Bank Governor warns Banks to protect against unforeseen events.

The former head of BHP Billiton, Brian Gilbertson, joins Business Today to discuss his increased stake in Australian miner, Jupiter.

Media mogul, Kerry Stokes, has announced a plan to back his bulldozer and machinery dealerships into his Seven Network interests.

A leading investment consultant says investors can't stop thinking about risks at the low end of the probability scale.