IFC sees Panda bond market exceeding $50B by 2020
IMF forecasts that the Panda bond market in China is expected to surpass $50-billion mark in next five years. IMF executive board meeting is scheduled in November to discuss Chinese currency inclusion into IMF basket of reserve currencies.
Oct 12, 2015 3:29 AM EDT
British Airways clamping down on dropped final segment of ex-EU tickets, Tier points runs to Amsterdam turnarounds for British Airlines ex-EU ticketing
Reports claim that British Airways will start to take the final segment of ex EU tickets seriously. But BA is actually making their tier point runs to Amsterdam convenient and simple.
China sees 10,000 start-ups a day amid government support
In what could be a fresh breather for China, the significant rise in number of startups is boosting lending activity and creating more jobs in the world's second largest economy. The Chinese government is encouraging small firms by offering tax sops and other concessions in fees. As a result, over 10,000 startups are coming up every day surpassing the six million mark. However, startups are facing a variety challenges as well.
Lufthansa invested €3 billion in premium economy service in the Middle East
Lufthansa, the German airline will offer premium economy service in its route in the Middle East. It will start on October 25. The airline plans to roll it out in all intercontinental destinations by this month.
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273,000 retirees could face benefits cut
Around 273,00 retirees and members of Central State Pension Fund could face benefits cut if the proposal is approved by the Treasury Department. However, the fund's executive director said that he will try his best to provide the best solution.
Oct 11, 2015 9:08 PM EDT
Facebook 'Reactions' to have a pilot test in Spain and Ireland
Facebook will add other options with the 'like' button, the Reactions. It is a set of emoticons that expresses anger, surprise, love, happiness and sadness.
Oct 11, 2015 9:02 PM EDT
Where do Americans spend their savings on gas?
Cheap gas benefits American consumers enabling them to spend more than they have to. Come holiday seasons, pockets and wallets are no longer bulging because money was already spent and was not saved.
Oct 11, 2015 8:57 PM EDT
China Resources to offload stake in Wal-Mart China for $525mn
China Resources is offloading its stake in Wal-Mart China operations. Wal-Mart has 21 stores across China. The 35 percent stake sale value is pegged at $525mn. Wal-Mart says the minority stake selling doesn't impact its operations in China.
Oct 11, 2015 8:55 PM EDT
Vacation Rental Dwellable Online Services will be Phase Out after HomeAway Acquisition
Vacation Rental Giant HomeAway acquires the top rated vacation rental, Dwellable. HomeAway is going to close down the first mobile vacation rental app services.
Oct 10, 2015 12:11 AM EDT
American Airlines Flight Crew Shared their Memorable Moments with Pope Francis and their Preparations before the Pontiff's Arrival
The Crew of the American Airlines have shared their up close moments with the Pope Francis during his visit in US. For the celebrating the arrival of the Pope, the American flag carrier made a video documenting their preparations before the arrival and the Pope's arrival in several destinations.
Oct 10, 2015 12:05 AM EDT
Frustrated Boston Race Entrants Speaks Out their Disappoinments for Failing to Join the 2016 Boston Marathon
Quite a number of hopeful race participants who made it to the official qualifying time for the the 2016 Boston Marathon. However, some runners didn't made it to the marathon's registration procedure, the reason, short of one second.
Oct 10, 2015 12:00 AM EDT
The New Way to Get to New Zealand on Miles: Using United Airlines Miles for Award Travel to Australia and New Zealand
Reports claim that booking a flight to Australia or New Zealand on miles is pretty hard, especially when planning to fly in a premium cabin. But thanks to United Airlines award travel, it is now possible.
Oct 09, 2015 8:33 PM EDT
Safari in Yellowstone National Park is North America's own Serengeti
The Greater Yellow Ecosystem is now considered as the "Serengeti of North America". Each part of the Yellowstone National Park has sorts of first impressions to tourists.
Oct 09, 2015 8:20 PM EDT
Anthony Bourdain’s “Parts Unknown” returns for season six, host finds Okinawa to be very different than the rest of Japan
In the latest episode of CNN's "Parts Unknown", Anthony Bourdain vists Okinawa, Japan. the host found out the reasons why Okinawa is very different than the rest of Japan.
Oct 09, 2015 8:13 PM EDT
Egg Picking on Farms: Upstate New York’s Latest Tourist Attraction
Upstate New York is now known for its egg picking activities. Farms are actually offering their guests and customers the opportunity to collect the eggs fresh from their farms.
Oct 09, 2015 8:07 PM EDT
Low-budget 2016 Rio Olympics? Game organizers forced to cut costs by 30 percent with Brazil’s recession
Rio 2016 organizers announced that they have been forced to make major slashes in the $1.9 billion budget. Reportedly, the organizers cut the estimated costs by as much as 30 percent due to the country's recession.
Oct 09, 2015 7:23 PM EDT
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