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Coke and Pepsi can still use 'diet' on labels and ads

The FTC declined the Right To Know's request for soft drinks manufacturers to stop using the word 'diet' in their labels as they see it as a misleading advertisement. These drinks contain sugar substitute which is proven to gain weight, not to lose weight.

Oct 19, 2015 2:31 AM EDT


Land of rising sun warms up to investors

Mainly five reasons -- attractive valuations, corporate developments, shareholders value, corporate earnings / RoE and Abenomics program-- are making Japanese financial markets attractive for overseas investors.

Oct 19, 2015 1:58 AM EDT


Public surveillance mobile app empowers Indonesians

This post deals with how the public surveillance app has helped the frustrated Indonesians air their woes over the delays of bureaucrats in the completion of the road and port development projects.

Oct 19, 2015 12:14 AM EDT


Bank of America posts profit for 4 quarters in a row

Bank of America (BoA) has posted positive numbers for the third quarter making its fourth consecutive quarter with profits. The Charlotte-based bank posted a net profit of $4.07bn for the third quarter. Despite its pedestrian performance in the third quarter ending September 2015, the bank has been able to post profits for the last four quarters.

Oct 18, 2015 10:31 PM EDT


Amazing Caribbean Destinations For Adventurers

Caribbean has a lot of places for extreme adventures. Tourists will definitely enjoy and experience thrilling adventures in this amazing Caribbean destinations.

Oct 16, 2015 9:27 AM EDT


Toyota aims to sell 30,000 fuel-cell cars annually by 2020

Toyota is aiming to sell 30,000 of different vehicles by 2020 powered by fuel-cell or hydrogen. This is to lessen the emission of harmful carbon dioxide from the vehicles itself and the production plants including new plants and production lines.

Oct 16, 2015 6:40 AM EDT


Copper production curb possible if less demand continues in China

The demand for copper along with other metals such as zinc and aluminum declined. This scenario prompts mining companies to control the production if necessary to also have contro on the prices.

Oct 16, 2015 6:17 AM EDT


Russia's military campaign in Syria propels oil prices

Russian president's military activity against Syria slightly raised the price of oil in the world market. According to some this is what he really wants and the bombing campaign in Syria is intended for the west-backed rebels seen as a threat to the Russian ally regime and Syrian President Bashar al- Assad.

Oct 16, 2015 5:58 AM EDT


Apple disabled News app in China

Apple is blocking its own News app to comply with Beijing's censorship regulations as required by the Chinese government. Apple and other companies must create their own censorship system to remove irrelevant articles from their feeds otherwise they cannot operate in the country.

Oct 16, 2015 1:31 AM EDT


Brookfield's $6.5-bn Asciano bid in regulatory fiasco

The $6.5-bn acquisition offer to Asciano Ltd by Brookfield Infrastructure Partners is landed in trouble as the Australian regulator seeks an extensive review following the concern raised by the country's competition watchdog. It postponed its decision till 17 December.

Oct 16, 2015 1:26 AM EDT


AltaGas LNG export plans on hold over import tax dispute

AltaGas Ltd has put its investment plan of C$600 million ($464mn) on hold over an ongoing dispute over tax on imported equipment. AltaGas has drawn a plan to export liquified natural gas (LNG), but couldn't take it forward as it's involved over a tax dispute with government. AltaGas expects a positive decision from government next month.

Oct 15, 2015 10:33 PM EDT


National Geographic's Andrew Coleman in his Memorable Wildlife-Viewing Experience in Borneo

Borneo is the home of a great number of wildlife species. Andrew Coleman, the vice president of Digital at the National Geographic Travel and an avid photographer explores Borneo wildlife and documented his unforgettable encounters with the different endemic species.

Oct 15, 2015 8:49 AM EDT