Andreas Paleit

A range of apps and gadgets offer casual players the kind of benefits once limited to the professionals

New machines are smaller, cheaper, safer and more flexible than traditional industrial robots

Peter Mathieson appears to be a man at ease. Wearing a grey suit and one of his “12 or so” University of Hong Kong (HKU) ties, the 55-year-old Englishman sits back in his 10th-floor office and reflects on his new role. “I’m happy about the way it’s gone – in terms of the way I feel, in terms of the way I’ve been received, in terms of my personal life,” he says four months into his tenure as HKU’s vice-chancellor and president. While not dodging the fact that his appointment a year ago was greet…

When Susan Cameron, the first woman to run a big tobacco company, returned to the top job at Reynolds American in May this year, the move was seen as a signal of an imminent merger or acquisition. Bonnie Herzog of Wells Fargo said Ms Cameron’s return “could increase the chances for, and signals, a potential strategic partnership with BAT”. She added that Wells Fargo continued “to believe the chances are great” that Lorillard would be acquired by Reynolds. British American Tobacco holds a 42 pe…

SABMiller to sell out of African hotel and casino group Tsogo Sun

Dating app Tinder sued for sexual harassment

Bank of England governor Mark Carney has hinted that interest rates might rise sooner than had been expected. Five analysts and a professor offer their reactions. Michael Saunders, Citi Research “This speech marks an important change of tone from the governor, removing any sense that the MPC [Monetary Policy Committee] is on autopilot and locked into inaction until some distant preset date. We continue to expect that strong economic growth and the tightening labour market will prompt the MPC t…