A handful of European and Asian airlines have carved out ?premium economy? sections in their aircraft that offer a better seat, more legroom, priority boarding and fancier meal service than coach.

Pleasanton, Calif. - May 1, 2008 - Today’s volatile economy with skyrocketing gasoline prices, employee layoffs and the sub-prime mortgage crises is driving business leaders to seek new ways to thrive.

IBM and the Indian School of Business today announced the signing of the first Open Collaborative Research agreement in Asia aimed at improving the competitiveness of the services sector in the region.

Central Texas' economy continues to lose momentum, with home sales and job growth declining to four-year lows and the jobless rate ticking up, new figures show.

Chancellor of the Exchequer Alistair Darling met his Budget borrowing forecasts yesterday, according to official data, but City analysts warned of tougher times ahead for the public finances as the economy slides into a downturn and perhaps even a recessi