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China is building its second aircraft carrier amid maritime tensions

China defense ministry confirmed that its building a second aircraft carrier. The new carrier was designed in China and is being constructed in the port of Dalian.

Jan 01, 2016 05:48 AM EST


Apple May Face Tax Evasion Charges Again in the US After Italy

Apple Inc. is believed to tatter while confronting series of accusations for illegal tax dodging. Agreement for payment of unpaid tax liability in Italy establishes the event of tax dodging through amassing wealth in Ireland for its lower corporate tax rate. Now US tax authority’s claim for intended fund holding in a bid to evade tax may get huge momentum.

Jan 01, 2016 05:44 AM EST


New concept of McDonald’s opens in Hong Kong

McDonald's has opened a new dining concept called McDonald's Next. Located in Hong Kong, McDonald's Next offers new futuristic design with new features for the unique dining experience.

Dec 31, 2015 06:57 AM EST


‘Microsoft Selfie’: Smart Photo App For Intelligent Quality Enhancements

After leveraging the popularity through release of Outlook and other free apps, Microsoft has appeared again in the screen with an intelligent photo quality improver, the Microsoft Selfie. It uses algorithms to improve photo quality, capable of reducing noises and provide the same look and quality across rear and front camera lenses. Available in the iTunes, the app is believed to be displayed in the home screen of the iPhone and Android devices,during the past two years.

Dec 31, 2015 03:32 AM EST


Julius Baer reaches agreement over U.S. tax cases with $200 million extra provisions

The Swiss bank Julius Baer has reached an agreement with the U.S. officials to set aside $200 million of additional provisions to settle tax evasion issue. The U.S. officials investigate the Swiss bank whether it helped American clients evade taxes.

Dec 31, 2015 12:28 AM EST


Toshiba Restructuring is Backed By Public Fund

Japanese government prepared a state-backed fund to help Toshiba restructure its business.

Dec 31, 2015 01:05 AM EST


The US Army retires its first ever drone

After 2 decades of service, the U.S. Army's first drone the Hunter UAS has now started its well-deserved retirement. The Army replaces the Hunter with the General Atomics Grey Eagle UAS.

Dec 30, 2015 08:36 PM EST


Resolution on Comfort Women May Benefit Japan, Korea and the Region

Resolution between South Korea and Japan regarding comfort women last Monday may benefit trade and security in the region.

Dec 30, 2015 07:22 PM EST


WHO declares Guinea free of Ebola transmissions

WHO has declared that Guinea was free of Ebola transmission, after two years of Ebola outbreak in the country. The disease killed more than 11,000 people across 10 countries including Guinea.

Dec 30, 2015 03:05 AM EST


Energy investors hope forecasts by Saudi, Iran to go wrong

Energy investors and analysts feel that the price forecasts of Saudi Arabia and Iran are wrong. The realistic oil price may be $20 a barrel in short term if present oversupply persists. Saudi Arabia sees oil price at $29 a barrel and Iran at $40 in the near term. Saudi Arabia has slashed down its budget spending for 2016.

Dec 29, 2015 11:47 PM EST


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