A tale of two Asian economies - Mobile roaming costs fall in the EU - BUSINESS BULLETIN 07/01/2013

Not quite the best of times, but better times for Japan's economy as business sentiment turns positive for the first time since 2011. The picture isn't so bright in China, where the latest PMI survey has produced some disappointing results. Also, the head of one of Ireland's failed banks apologises after a recording of him laughing about the state of the lender's finances is leaked. It's the first day in a big job for Mark Carney, who takes over as Governor of the Bank of England. He has some small compensation for the mammoth task ahead though, with a pay packet worth almost €1m. Stephen Carroll has these stories and more in today's business round-up. Our full list of stories: Japan manufacturing turns positive while China PMI disappoints Anglo Irish Bank boss apologises for language used in leaked 2008 recordings Mobile roaming costs fall in the EU Apple paid no UK corporation tax in 2012 French government to sell Paris airports stake to Crédit Agricole and Vinci Nokia to buy out Siemens' stake of joint venture Mark Carney's first day as Bank of England Governor 07/01/2013 BUSINESS BULLETIN More business news on FRANCE 24: http://www.france24.com/en/business FRANCE 24 INTERNATIONAL NEWS 24/7 http://www.france24.com