Best Hotel Rewards Programs: How to Earn Loyalty Points
Even though travelers claim of an increasing travel expense, they recognized other ways card users could save and decrease the lodging costs. One is via joining a few hotel loyalty programs.
Oct 28, 2015 4:36 AM EDT
A friend in need is a real friend: Paypal has lent more than $1 billion to small businesses
Paypal announced that the company has lent more than $1 billion to over than 60,000 small businesses. The program, called Working Capital Loans, started in 2013 in the US, UK, and Australia.
Chinese jewellery demand decline shadows Canadian Arctic diamond sector's sparkle
The declining prices of diamonds due to the slow growth of demand in China have badly affected the sparkle that Canada’s Arctic diamond industry once had.
Volkswagen says sorry in Japan auto show
At the Japan Auto Show, Volkswagen AG announced its plan to build a sports utility vehicle in its plant in the US. The company's Japan Division head Sven Stein apologized by bowing down low for several seconds.
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Wal-Mart plans to test drones for home delivery, pickup, inventory check
Wal-Mart applied Monday for permission from the US regulators to test drones for storing, home delivery and pick up. The retail giant seems to plan to take on Amazon, which recently did the same thing.
Oct 28, 2015 3:42 AM EDT
Iron Ore Settles at $50, Keeping up with Declining Demand
Iron ore futures dipped to $50 a tonne Monday, the lowest it has been in three months, while Chinese steel producers cut output due to the decline in demand of iron ore.
Oct 28, 2015 3:35 AM EDT
Honda FCV: A powerful hydrogen-powered sedan to launch in broader market
Honda unveiled its new fuel cell vehicle at the Tokyo Motor Show 2015. The car, known as FCV, has more powerful features than its predecessor.
Oct 28, 2015 3:32 AM EDT
Retailers: It's a false figure for Japanese consumer spending after price hike
Japanese retailers say official statistics on consumer spending should not be believed in as stores slash earnings forecasts and expects a lackluster consumer spending.
Oct 28, 2015 3:29 AM EDT
Deploying A$16 million of shark-detecting technology in South Wales, Australia will keep predators at bay
The government of New South Wales, Australia spent A$16 million, or US$12 million, on advanced technology that can detect sharks to keep beachgoers safe this summer.
Oct 28, 2015 3:02 AM EDT
Hands-free technology for drivers isn't less distracting, AAA Foundation study shows
A recent study from AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety found that hands-free technologies still distract drivers for up to 27 seconds after interacting with the device, that time is enough for split-second accidents.
Oct 28, 2015 2:57 AM EDT
Monsanto plans to close down three R&D centers in 2016, cutting out about 90 jobs
Because of the declining dwindling agricultural commodity market and expensive restructuring operations, Missouri Agrichemical Company Monsanto plans to close down three research and development centers in 2016, cutting about 90 jobs.
Oct 28, 2015 2:51 AM EDT
Whale-Watching Boat Sinks Off Tofino, BC, 5 British National Dead, 1 Missing
A whale-watching boat sank off Tofino, BC that killed 5 British while one person is still missing. A whale-watching boat containing 27 passengers sank in the Pacific ocean off the coast of British Columbia on Sunday, Oct.
Oct 28, 2015 2:30 AM EDT
Airline News: Airbus Expresses Interest To Hire Refugees In Germany
Airbus CEO claims that they are keen in hiring the refugees in Germany in their facilities. This week, a surprising airline news claims that Airbus has expressed its interest in hiring newly arrived refugees in Germany.
Oct 28, 2015 2:23 AM EDT
Traveling Tips: How To Check Plane Amenities When Booking A Flight
Knowing how to check the plane's amenities could make your travel more satisfying. One of the best traveling tips that you could apply is how to spot check plane with excellent amenities for your successful and enjoyable flight.
Oct 28, 2015 2:13 AM EDT
Wal-Mart requested approval from FAA for drone use
Wal-Mart seeks approval from the FAA for using drones commercially including online delivery. Wal-Mart had applied to U. S. regulators for the permission to test drones for checking inventories, home delivery, and pickup.
Oct 28, 2015 1:50 AM EDT
Morgan Stanley's Trading Revenue Dropped in the Third Quarter
Morgan Stanley reported a drop of their trading revenue in third quarter this year. As a result from the declining trading and private equity business, they have shifted the focus to a less volatile business segment.
Oct 28, 2015 1:46 AM EDT