China's budget airline spread wings to cover more routes
The cost-cutting measures at corporate companies are creating more demand for budget airlines in China. A majority of business travellers are also preferring to fly by budget carriers. The four budget airlines are making profits in Chinese domestic aviation. The budget airlines account for seven percent of China's domestic air travel and is expected to grow over 100 percent in next five years.
Dec 07, 2015 9:31 PM EST
Ferrovial offers broadspectrum A$715M in Cash
Ferrovial SA offered A$715 million for Broadspectrum Ltd., almost a year after the company rejected its previous bid. However, lots of investors are unhappy with the new offer as it presents an opportunistic bid.
A long-stretched financial winter looms over Hong Kong
Hong Kong's financial hub has slipped into pressure following the continuous economy slowdown in China and concerns about possible interest rate hike by US Federal Reserve. The GDP of Hong Kong's financial center is expected slip over two percent. The latest probe by Chinese authorities into financial markets is also creating tremors among hedge funds, fund managers, brokerage firms and banks.
Relieved Northern China: Free from the Deadly Smog after Five Days
Interestingly, just when China took a pledge to fight with global warming in Paris meet, Northern part of China is covered with deadly smog. Chinese people got some relief after a strong winter wind helped to clear out the haze after five days.
Latest News
Delhi Pollution- If the Air is being Shared, Why Isn’t the Responsibility?
To combat with Delhi pollution, people need to be responsible first. Beijing, the closest competitor of Delhi in air pollution introduced odd-even number vehicle restrictions way back 2008 Olympics. This measure can be implemented on an immediate basis without any expense.
Dec 07, 2015 7:19 AM EST
Generic Drug Sale widens in Japan as Takeda and Teva join hands
Teva pharmaceuticals which is said to be the world's largest generic drug maker has joined hands with Takeda Pharmaceutical Co, for a definitive agreement to sell generic drugs in Japan.
Dec 07, 2015 6:54 AM EST
Iron ore below $40 as China's reserves at 7-month high
The China's economy slowdown and concerns about possible interest rate hike by US Federal Reserve are impacting iron ore prices, which are hovering at $40 per metric ton. Adding to this, the increased supplies from global majors are further putting pressure on iron ore prices. The sluggish Chinese steel industry has also become a cause of concern.
Dec 07, 2015 4:17 AM EST
Volkswagen hold talks with investors in Qatar following emission scandal
Volkswagen's CEO, chairman, and top shareholders held talks in Qatar to discuss the company's emissions tests scandal and Volkswagen's new structure and future business focus. The Qatar investor was calling for changes in the Volkswagen management following the emissions scandal that has cost the shareholders billions.
Dec 07, 2015 2:10 AM EST
Amazon logs into new delivery tool; deploys its own truck trailers
Amazon is adding thousands of trailers to its shipping fleet. The Amazon branded trailers are owned by the retailer while trucks would be provided by third-party truck companies. The new fleet of trailers will be used for shipment of inventory between warehouses of Amazon, but not for direct delivery to shoppers. Amazon hopes to strengthen its supply chain management fulfilling its two delivery options on the same day or within two days.
Dec 07, 2015 2:07 AM EST
Modi-led Indian government seeks corporatization of state firms
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in favor of corporatizing state-run firms. He calls for a combined effort of central government and states to ensure sustainable economic recovery. While criticizing the old concept of divesting or closing down of state-run firms, Modi aims at bringing efficiency in the public sector undertakings (PSUs).
Dec 07, 2015 2:04 AM EST
Mexico's Pemex enters the US market
Mexican petroleum major Pemex has opened its first overseas gasoline station in Houston. Pemex will set up five more gasoline stations in the US as part of its expansion plan. The Mexican energy giant is suffering from oil price drop in addition to lower production level. The Mexcian government has opened up its energy sector by allowing foreign companies to set up gasoline stations in Mexico.
Dec 07, 2015 1:59 AM EST
Barclays banking on India Post Service for expansion
Barclays Plc is keen on working with India Post to spread its services across the country. The Department of Post is among 17 firms that have been approved to set up Payment Banks in India. The huge infrastructure and Common Service Centres of India Post are attracting many global and domestic banking giants.
Dec 07, 2015 1:56 AM EST
Volkswagen sales skid 20% in UK, 25% in US
Since the broke out of emissions scandal, Volkswagen has been suffering from sluggish sales volume. The sales of German auto major fell 20% in the UK and 25% in the US during November, while it managed to sustan in its home market as sales dip marginally by three percent.
Dec 07, 2015 1:54 AM EST
Banana Republic sales continue to slump
Banana Republic, a brand of Gap Inc, has been suffeirng sluggish sales for the past seven months. it fell 15 percent in November. Gap Inc is witnessing declining sales across its 3,700 stores. Banana Republic is in the process fo redesing product range to win the hearts of buyers.
Dec 07, 2015 1:47 AM EST
Canada gets crude oil from Enbridge Line 9B
The oil produced in western Canada has turned out to be cheaper than imports. This situation is driving oil refineries in eastern Canada to get crude oil from western Canada. Enbridge's Line 9B, a newly reversed pipeline started pumping oil to eastern Canadian refinery.
Dec 07, 2015 1:42 AM EST
Swatch collaboration with Visa for its new "pay-by-the-wrist" watch
Swatch partners with VISA for easy payment through 'pay-by-the-wrist' watch. This gadget with great feature is currently available in Switzerland, U.S., and Brazil.
Dec 06, 2015 10:26 PM EST
Most Popular
Newsletters
Stay ahead in finance. Subscribe for expert insights, market updates, and investment strategies. Join our newsletter to secure your financial future.
Latest News
