China's exports surged 46% in February, figures show, raising hopes of a strong recovery in global trade.

• 10 March 2010

The US eases sanctions on Iran, Cuba and Sudan to allow the export of web services that help the spread of information.

• 8 March 2010

AIG sells an insurance group to rival MetLife for $15.5bn, as it continues to raise funds to pay off a federal bail-out.

• 8 March 2010

How Israel to a European Court of Justice ruling may have a profound impact on commercial relations with its principal trading partner.

• 5 March 2010

The European Court of Human Rights is set to rule on a $98 billion claim against Russia by bankrupt oil company Yukos. Former executives say the company was broken up illegally by the Kremlin.

• 5 March 2010

Trade commissioner wants to initial free-trade negotiations with Vietnam.

• 4 March 2010

Greece announces a controversial package of tax rises and spending cuts to save 4.8bn euros and ease its budget crisis.

• 3 March 2010

Telekomunikacja Polska accused of denying access to broadband network.

• 1 March 2010