Colm O’Regan looks at geo-demographics and the future of work.

(Reuters) – LinkedIn Corp will need to improve its profile to reconnect with investors after the social network for professionals shocked the market with a full-year revenue forecast that fell far short of expectations.

Volkswagen says it will not release its results nor hold its shareholders’ meeting on time, as it needs more time to work out its accounts as a result of last year’s emissions crisis.

The charity Age UK is facing further criticism – this time for selling insurance deals that may not be the best value for money.

FRANKFURT (Reuters) – The free flow of data across the Atlantic, the lifeblood of modern business dealings, faces an uncertain future, despite a belated, high-level deal between European and U.S. officials this week.

Abalones, or marine snails, are a much sought-after delicacy in Asia with demanding peaking around the Chinese new year – and many are sourced from South Africa.