Myanmar Beer takes competition head on with new logo
Myanmar Beer Ltd (MBL) is facing stiff competition from foreign brands for its local Myanmar Beer and other four products. Encouraged with robust sales volume, Denmark and Dutch brands are enhancing their brewing capacities in Yangon. Myanmar Beer Ltd is also gearing up to meet the competition and has taken up a restructuring plan. It is focusing on innovation and new products as part of the overhaul exercise to win over new customers.
Dec 21, 2015 8:44 AM EST
Sensor Laden Intelligent Lighting System Supersedes LEDs
Intelligent lighting, an automated mechanism that allows the lights to move and create complicated color effects in a bid to thematic color changes, have driven away traditional lighting systems from the market. The intelligent, networked, sensor laden lights are going to form the central nervous system of every building and eventually approaching towards changing the existing communication modules through adoption of this technology.
US warns again Alibaba over selling counterfeit goods
Chinese e-Commerce major Alibaba Group has been served another warning letter by the US Trade Representative Office for selling counterfeit goods. The US officials in a latest report said that several brand owners were complaining about Alibaba Group for selling fake goods online. The US officials warned Alibaba that if it doesn't check the problem, it would be added to list of notorious markets for fakes.
Credit Suisse gets nod for Irish branch
As part of its restructuring plan, Swiss banking major Credit Suisse is setting up its branch in Ireland. It has received regulatory approval for opening its branch. The bank will move its 100 employees to Dublin from London office. It'll also slash 2,000 jobs.
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Oil slips below $35 on worsening supply glut
Oil price fell further and was trading below $35 a barrel on worsening the oversupply. The latest decision by US Federal Reserve to hike interest rate is also making oil expensive for weaker economies. The surging US dollar is further putting pressure on oil price.
Dec 21, 2015 7:48 AM EST
Tesla CEO Musk suggests California to push Volkswagen to electric cars
The automobile industry leaders and experts have written a letter to California regulator asking it to confine Volkswagen to making of electric vehicles only as a punishment for cheating the customers and violating the US emissions laws. Tesla CEO Elon Musk and others signed the letter. They opine that fixing the software involves lots of money and could also lead to technical problems further.
Dec 21, 2015 5:49 AM EST
Aussie billionaire James Packer quits board amid drop in gambling revenues in Macau
James Packer, an Australian billionaire, has left the board of Crown Resorts Ltd as Chairman. Crown Resorts is suffering from a drop in gambling revenues in Macau. Packer will continue as co-Chairman of Crown Resorts. Packer has decided to focus on development projects in the US and Australia.
Dec 21, 2015 3:51 AM EST
US gasoline slips below $2; at 6-year low
The US gasoline average retail price slips below $2 per gallon as oversupply position in the global energy sector continued. The gasoline price at $1.999 per gallon is indicating its lowest in over six years. The US economy is witnessing a rare combination of falling price and rising demand. The recent decision by Opec not to reduce production level is keeping more pressure on global oil price.
Dec 21, 2015 3:47 AM EST
Mars Recalled Dove Chocolate Over Allergy Concern
Mars issued allergy alert for its Dove Chocolate Assortment Snowflake on December 18, due to undeclared peanuts, wheat and egg ingredient.
Dec 21, 2015 2:46 AM EST
Packer is in discussion to take Crown's assets private
James Packer’s Consolidated Press Holdings is in speculation that it was going to team up with private equity and take parts of Crown Resorts private. The circulated news cause its share price to soar higher and was query by the Australian Stock Exchange.
Dec 21, 2015 1:25 AM EST
London house prices to double by 2025, rents to go 27% higher
The average home price in London is set to double by 2025, while it's 50% surge in the UK, according to a latest study. The rise in housing prices is impacting consumer spending. The number of property millionaires is rising encouragingly since January. However, the new tax regime has slowed down the rate of growth in Scotland.
Dec 20, 2015 10:08 PM EST
Is the Fed hike the silver bullet that can bring economic prosperity back?
The US Federal Reserve has increased the interest rate by quarter percentage. Will it bring back the economy to normal, asked the economists. Purely linking interest rate hike, inflation and oil price drop doesn't serve the purpose., caution economists. There's also associated risks for emerging markets as well, caution economists.
Dec 20, 2015 9:31 PM EST
Fiat Chrysler buys emission credits from rival auto majors
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV has purchased 5.5 million emission credits from Toyota and Honda. Another one million credits from Tesla. Fiat Chrysler ended 2014 with a credit balance and without this purchase also, it would have been emission compliant, according to a report from the Environmental Protection Agency. Fiat Chrysler ranks last in fuel efficiency when compared with rival auto majors.
Dec 20, 2015 9:23 PM EST
Brazil's unemployment rate down 7.5% November, surprising analysts
Brazil's unemployment rate went down 7.5 percent in November, whichis lower than the 8 percent that 37 analysts from Bloomberg expected.
Dec 19, 2015 1:56 AM EST
Cerberus closing in acquisition deal on Avon's North American business
Cerberus Capital Management LP is closing in on a $170 million deal to buy Avon Products Inc.’s ailing North America business.
Dec 19, 2015 1:09 AM EST
4 ways to secure your home when away on holidays
Christmas holiday is the time of bringing together family and friends to celebrate love and peace. However, thieves and burglars take advantage of a vacant home at this time of the year to steal precious possessions. Few wise tips can help you secure your home while away on vacations.
Dec 19, 2015 1:03 AM EST