
Debdutta Ghosh
Business & Finance
The Term “Self-Driving” Removed by Tesla from its China Website
After a driver in Tsala car in Beijing crashed in “autopilot” mode and who later complained that the car maker overplayed the function’s capability and misled buyers, the automaker removed
Published on August 16, 2016
By Debdutta Ghosh
Business & Finance
Arch Capital to buy AIGโs Mortgage-Guaranty Unit for $3.4 Billion
The mortgage-guaranty unit of American International Group Inc would be sold to Arch Capital Group Ltd for about $3.4 billion, the former announced on Monday. The sale of United Guaranty
Published on August 16, 2016
By Debdutta Ghosh
Business & Finance
Even while Threatened by a Fed Rate Hike, Cheap Money Raised by Canadaโs Telecos in Internet Bet
The confidence of the Canadian telecom companies on the increasing customer appetite for internet service is growing and this has prompted such companies to make a rush to secure cheap
Published on August 13, 2016
By Debdutta Ghosh
Business & Finance
UBS says Chinese Banks are Being Bailed out by the Government
The cleanup of the murky balance sheets of China’s banks may already be proceeding apace even though they have long spurred fears of an impending crisis, believes UBS. “Contrary to
Published on August 13, 2016
By Debdutta Ghosh
Business & Finance
Japanese Smokers Smoked Away from Japan Tobacco by Marlboroโs E-Cigarette
Making inroads into a market Japan Tobacco (JT) relies on for 40 percent of its profit, its e-cigarette has rapidly captured close to 3 percent of Japanese tobacco sales claims
Published on August 12, 2016
By Debdutta Ghosh
Business & Finance
Chinaโs Mass Market for Electric Cars Eyed by Chinaโs WM Motor while Taking on Tesla
As mainstream automakers are reluctant to go full tilt at the new technology of electric vehicles, this sector is drawing more talent from mainstream companies. Better pay and pioneering opportunities
Published on August 12, 2016
By Debdutta Ghosh
Business & Finance
Antibiotic Rules Pressed to be Implemented at Yumโs KFC by Consumer Groups
A call on the Yum Brands Inc unit to stop the routine use of antibiotics by the companies that supply its poultry was delivered by consumer groups through a petition
Published on August 10, 2016
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Despite China Concerns, Emerging Market Attracting Investors
The emerging economies are gaining the confidence of investors who are being driven by the hunt for yield but this time there are a few key differences this time in
Published on August 10, 2016
By Debdutta Ghosh
Business & Finance
Uber/Didi China Deal Brings Threat for India Ride-Hailing Firm Ola
Uberโs main rival in one of Asiaโs fastest growing ride hailing market โ India, Ola has been left more vulnerable to attack in its $12 billion home market following Didi
Published on August 9, 2016
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Snapshot of Trumpโs Proposed Economic Measures Compared
After Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump gave a glimpse of economic agenda in a speech in Detroit on Monday, it is but pertinent to compare his strategy with both the
Published on August 9, 2016
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Its Domestic Banksโ Cash Crunch being Addressed by Saudi Arabia
In its efforts to stave off the worst of a cash crunch among its banks, Saudi Arabia may be embarking on a new phase. Sources conversant with the functioning of
Published on August 8, 2016
By Debdutta Ghosh
Business & Finance
Markets Surprised by Western Europeโs Top Oil Producer
As Middle Eastern output is climbing to records amid OPECโs battle to defend market share, production increases from Norway and the neighboring U.K. are adding to a global supply glut.
Published on August 8, 2016
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Ebola Scare on the Market of 2014 could be Morphed by Zika in 2016, Warns Analysts
An ominous message has been delivered by one of Wall Street’s most closely followed bulls about how the Zika health crisis could impact markets in the weeks to come even
Published on August 7, 2016
By Debdutta Ghosh
Business & Finance
Talks to Sell its Battery Operations Initiated by Nissan with Panasonic and Others
In a news report Reuters quotes various sources that say that Nissan is looking to sell off its controlling stake in a car battery manufacturing venture. The report also quotes
Published on August 7, 2016
By Debdutta Ghosh
Science & Technology
Millions Earned by Geeks by Teaching Computers to Battle Each Other
Helping the team that wrote the winning code to make a potential earning of a $2 million prize is a software program dubbed “Mayhem”. This program which helps to teach
Published on August 5, 2016
By Debdutta Ghosh
Business & Finance
Experts Finding Security Bugs to be Given Big cash Rewards by Apple
Apple is the latest company to join dozens of firms that already offer payments for help uncovering flaws in their products. The U.S. based maker of iPhones and operating system
Published on August 5, 2016
By Debdutta Ghosh
Science & Technology
Cheaper Link to the Internet of Things Offered by LoRa through Remote Control
Farm irrigation equipment, donation boxes and oysters, connected by a technology called LoRa, are being seen as an alternative to the uses of the future of communications where mobile networks
Published on August 4, 2016
By Debdutta Ghosh
Business & Finance
Uber in China Outrun by Apple Backing Didi and Massive Funding of the Chinese Company
Uber’s decision to agree a halt to a costly two-year battle with its rival in China was significantly influenced and accelerated by Apple Inc’s $1 billion investment in car-hailing app
Published on August 4, 2016
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
UK Economists Predict Post-Brexit UK Economy to Shrink โ First Time in 4 Years
Britain’s oldest independent think-tank is of the opinion that the first quarterly contraction in almost four years would be marked this time as the U.K. economy is likely to shrink
Published on August 3, 2016
By Debdutta Ghosh
Business & Finance
‘Fantastic Voyage’ to Fight Disease Brings Pharma and Tech Closer
The rising trend of using high-tech devices that combine biology, software and hardware to tackle chronic diseases, the line between pharmaceuticals and technology is blurring as varying companies join forces.
Published on August 2, 2016
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
$45 Billion Spending Boost This Year Planned to be Given by Japanโs Fiscal Plan
As Prime Minister Shinzo Abe seeks to bolster the economy without abandoning targets for improving fiscal health, Japanโs government announced 4.6 trillion yen ($45 billion) in extra spending for the
Published on August 2, 2016
By Debdutta Ghosh
Science & Technology
Motorcycles Are Getting Touchscreens and by More than one Maker
Another set of bikes would soon be fitted with a computer that would assist driving. Very soon, turn-by-turn directions, sync to smartphones, and flag the nearest gas station when the
Published on August 1, 2016
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Global Iron Ore Prices Being Supported by Strong Steel Demand
Things may be turning the corner for iron ore after the market for the steel-making commodity was is decline since 2011 amid an extended commodities crash. It is however not
Published on July 29, 2016
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Underwhelming Expectations, ETF Buying Doubled by BOJ in its Policy Easing Strategy
While disappointing investors who had set their hearts on more audacious measures but yielding to pressure from the government and financial markets for bolder action, the Bank of Japan expanded
Published on July 29, 2016
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Jobs Boost to Post-Brexit UK given by McDonaldโs and Glaxo
Joining GlaxoSmithKline Plc in a vow to bolster British employment following the nationโs historic vote to leave the European Union, McDonaldโs Corp. has said that it will create more than
Published on July 28, 2016
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
As Near-Term Risks Diminish Fed Begins Crawl Towards Rate Hike
While stopping short of signaling that the move could come as soon as September, Federal Reserve policy makers took a step toward raising interest rates later this year. After their
Published on July 28, 2016
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
To Repair its Battered Economy, Egypt Seeks Regionโs Biggest IMF Loan
In an accord that would be the fundโs biggest aid package in a region pummeled by political unrest and the plunge in oil prices, Egypt plans to secure a $12
Published on July 27, 2016
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Investments to the Tune of $60 Billion in Petrochemicals being sought by Iran from Total to Mitsui
With the aim of doubling the countryโs capacity to produce petrochemicals over the next decade and as a part of its push to attract $60 billion in foreign investment, Iran
Published on July 27, 2016
By Debdutta Ghosh
Business & Finance
$400 Million hoped to be Raised by McDonaldโs by Selling Malaysia, Singapore Business
With a sale that could potentially fetch at least $400 million, McDonaldโs Corp. is planning a sale of 20-year franchise rights in Malaysia and Singapore if reports and sources with
Published on July 26, 2016
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
The Most Concentrated Gas Hydrate Accumulations of the World Discovered by India, U.S. in Indian Ocean
Opening up the potential to significantly expand energy production in a region thatโs currently a big importer, a joint expedition by India and the U.S. discovered a major deposit of
Published on July 26, 2016
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
Amid 1MDB-Linked Probe, Money Laundering Controls to be Boosted by Singapore
Following the damaging findings that financial institutions in the city-state handled money flows linked to Malaysian state fund 1MDB, Singapore’s central bank said it will enhance controls against money laundering
Published on July 25, 2016
By Debdutta Ghosh
Business & Finance
Yahooโs Core Business to be bought by Verizon for $4.83 Billion
With the aim to expand its digital advertising and media business, ending a lengthy sale process for the fading Web pioneer, Verizon Communications Inc said on Monday it would buy
Published on July 25, 2016
By Debdutta Ghosh
Business & Finance
Settling of Government Securities for Dealers to be Stopped by JPMorgan
JPMorgan Chase & Co is streamlining its business and the bank would stop settling U.S. government securities transactions for most dealers by the end of next year. This was announced
Published on July 23, 2016
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
New Buyouts Could Be Spurred By U.S. Government’s Bid to Block Insurance Mergers
More mergers likely in Americaโs largest health insurance sectors are on the list after the potential bust-up of two mega deals among the countryโs largest health insurance companies. Citing reasons
Published on July 23, 2016
By Debdutta Ghosh
World & Politics
10 People Preparing ‘Acts of Terrorism’ At Olympics and Supporting Islamic State Arrested in Brazil
A poorly organized group supporting Islamic State (IS) and discussing terrorist acts during the next month’s Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro has been identified and 10 people of the
Published on July 22, 2016
By Debdutta Ghosh
Business & Finance
Row over Takata Airbags could Force GM to Recall 4.3 Million Vehicles
In a call-back that would cost General Motors Co $550 million, the U.S. automaker would be forced to recall another 4.3 million vehicles for potentially defective Takata air bag inflators
Published on July 22, 2016
By Debdutta Ghosh
Business & Finance
Drivers Can Sit Back, Relax and Let Cars do the Talking: SoftBank and Honda Vision
Another “crazy idea”: talking cars that can read a driver’s emotions, is the new engagement of SoftBank Corp founder Masayoshi Son. This new potential venture flows very fast on the
Published on July 21, 2016
By Debdutta Ghosh
Business & Finance
US Regulators Approve AB InBev, SABMiller Deal, Craft Beer Protections Added
After agreeing to unload beer assets and preserve competition from independent craft brewers, Anheuser-Busch InBev and SABMiller received approval for their $107 billion merger from U.S. antitrust regulators. The Department
Published on July 21, 2016
By Debdutta Ghosh
Business & Finance
Microsoftโs Quarterly Revenue Boosted by Cloud Business
The shares of Microsoftโs up more than 4 percent in after-hours trading, the companyโs quarterly revenue was lifted above Wall Street’s expectations buoyed by sharp growth in its commercial cloud
Published on July 20, 2016
By Debdutta Ghosh
World & Politics
After Detection of Group Backing Islamic State, Threats to Rio Olympics Probed by Brazil
Following a presumed Brazilian Islamist group that pledged allegiance to Islamic State (IS) about less than three weeks before the Games, intelligence agency in Brazil said on Tuesday it was
Published on July 20, 2016
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
‘Passport’ for U.S. Hedge Funds in Europe Backed by EU Watchdog
The financial watchdog of the European Union is of the view that the largest economic block of the world should allow hedge funds from the United States, Singapore and Hong
Published on July 19, 2016
By Debdutta Ghosh
Business & Finance
Record $3.2 Billion Fine Imposed by EU on Truckmaker Over 14-year Cartel
For allegedly taking part in a 14-year cartel, a record 2.9 billion euros ($3.2 bln) were fined by EU antitrust regulators on Daimler, Paccar and two other truckmakers. The companies
Published on July 19, 2016
By Debdutta Ghosh
World & Politics
Celebrations of Nice Attack Stemmed by Swift Move by Twitter and Facebook
In a rare round of praise for a platform that has often struggled to contain violent propaganda, watchdog groups said that Twitter Inc moved swiftly to remove posts from Islamic
Published on July 18, 2016
By Debdutta Ghosh
Business & Finance
Even as Questions Linger Over Earlier Deals, Iran Seeks More Aircrafts
While trying to overcome hurdles to deals worth some $50 billion with Airbus and Boeing, Iranian officials and Western industry sources were quoted in the media saying that Iran has
Published on July 18, 2016
By Debdutta Ghosh
Business & Finance
Half a Billion Pounds on TV Adverts in UK Spent by Betting Firms Since 2012
According to new figures that show a sustained increase in the value of advertising aimed at wooing potential gamblers, betting firms have spent nearly half a billion pounds on TV
Published on July 15, 2016
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
China Second Quarter Growth Strength Surprises Many but Also Reveals Growing Risks
With suggestions emerging that future weakness which could pressure the government to roll out more support measures, in the second quarter private investment growth shrank to a record low in
Published on July 15, 2016
By Debdutta Ghosh
World & Politics
Pokeman GO Aiding U.S. Police While Being Blamed For Crimes As Well
While the Pokemon Go game’s cartoon characters have also helped U.S. police improve strained community relations and even arrest wanted suspects, the gameโs craze is blamed for several robberies of
Published on July 14, 2016
By Debdutta Ghosh
Economics
U.S. Pushes China to Comply to Trade Enforcement Agreement in case of Raw Material Export Duties
Arguing they violate Beijing’s commitments to the World Trade Organization (WTO) and give an unfair advantage to Chinese manufacturers, the United States challenged China’s export duties on nine key metals
Published on July 14, 2016
By Debdutta Ghosh
Business & Finance
Strong Potential for Weak Beer Seen by Big Brewers
More low and alcohol-free brews to drinkers trying to live a healthier lifestyle is planned to be served by Anheuser-Busch InBev which will soon make almost 30 percent of the
Published on July 13, 2016
By Debdutta Ghosh
Business & Finance
A380 Would not be Driven Massively into Red by Output Cut, says Airbus
The European planemaker Airbusโs group chief executive said that the A380 program would not massively be driven into the red by Airbus’s decision to cut production of the world’s biggest
Published on July 13, 2016
By Debdutta Ghosh