Profit growth at Chinese state firms accelerates in H1

(Reuters) - China's state-owned firms enjoyed faster growth in their profits in the first six months of 2014, official data showed on Thursday, the latest indication that the economy is picking up as government stimulus measures kick in.

Greece plans 'special economic zones' to boost growth

ATHENS: Greece plans to set up "special economic zones" to attract private investment and help lift its debt-laden economy out of depression, the government said on Tuesday.