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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

Arch Capital to buy AIGโ€™s 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

Even while Threatened by a Fed Rate Hike, Cheap Money Raised by Canadaโ€™s 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

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

Japanese Smokers Smoked Away from Japan Tobacco by Marlboroโ€™s 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

Chinaโ€™s Mass Market for Electric Cars Eyed by Chinaโ€™s 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

Antibiotic Rules Pressed to be Implemented at Yumโ€™s 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

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

Uber/Didi China Deal Brings Threat for India Ride-Hailing Firm Ola

Uberโ€™s main rival in one of Asiaโ€™s 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

Snapshot of Trumpโ€™s 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

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

Markets Surprised by Western Europeโ€™s Top Oil Producer

As Middle Eastern output is climbing to records amid OPECโ€™s 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

‘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

$45 Billion Spending Boost This Year Planned to be Given by Japanโ€™s Fiscal Plan

As Prime Minister Shinzo Abe seeks to bolster the economy without abandoning targets for improving fiscal health, Japanโ€™s government announced 4.6 trillion yen ($45 billion) in extra spending for the
Published on August 2, 2016
By Debdutta Ghosh

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

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

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

Jobs Boost to Post-Brexit UK given by McDonaldโ€™s and Glaxo

Joining GlaxoSmithKline Plc in a vow to bolster British employment following the nationโ€™s historic vote to leave the European Union, McDonaldโ€™s Corp. has said that it will create more than
Published on July 28, 2016
By Debdutta Ghosh

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

To Repair its Battered Economy, Egypt Seeks Regionโ€™s Biggest IMF Loan

In an accord that would be the fundโ€™s 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

Investments to the Tune of $60 Billion in Petrochemicals being sought by Iran from Total to Mitsui

With the aim of doubling the countryโ€™s 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

$400 Million hoped to be Raised by McDonaldโ€™s by Selling Malaysia, Singapore Business

With a sale that could potentially fetch at least $400 million, McDonaldโ€™s 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

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 thatโ€™s 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

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

Yahooโ€™s 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

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

New Buyouts Could Be Spurred By U.S. Government’s Bid to Block Insurance Mergers

More mergers likely in Americaโ€™s largest health insurance sectors are on the list after the potential bust-up of two mega deals among the countryโ€™s largest health insurance companies. Citing reasons
Published on July 23, 2016
By Debdutta Ghosh

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

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

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

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

Microsoftโ€™s Quarterly Revenue Boosted by Cloud Business

The shares of Microsoftโ€™s up more than 4 percent in after-hours trading, the companyโ€™s 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

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

‘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

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

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

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

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

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

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 gameโ€™s craze is blamed for several robberies of
Published on July 14, 2016
By Debdutta Ghosh

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

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

A380 Would not be Driven Massively into Red by Output Cut, says Airbus

The European planemaker Airbusโ€™s 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
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