British publishing group, Pearson is in talks to sell its 50% stake in The Economist to the other shareholders of the weekly newspaper, with one, Italy’s Agnelli family, confirming it wants to increase its stake.

Vodafone today announced Brian Clark, chief executive of Vodafone's Asia Pacific Region, is to be new president and CEO of Vodafone Holdings KK and Vodafone KK following the resignation of Darryl Green.