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UK's Finance Minister pushes G20 against Brexit

UK's Finance Minister George Osborne may take leverage of Group of 20 to support Britain to stay with the European Union (EU). G20 meeting is being held on 26-27 February in Shanghai. Brexit may be a major outcome at the G20 finance ministers meeting.

Feb 26, 2016 8:31 AM EST


Singapore's GDP increases 1.8% in Q4, 2015 growth at 2%

Singapore's GDP has increased 1.8 % in the fourth quater in 2015. For the full year of 2015, it has increased 2%.

Feb 26, 2016 8:28 AM EST


New Li-Fi Technology Will Provide Internet At the Speed of Light

LiFi technology, an abbreviation of Light Fidelity transfer data using light from LED bulb. It will enable users to download 23 DVDs in one second

Feb 26, 2016 8:25 AM EST


Natural HR Software Startup Received Early Stage Investment from Midven

The Birmingham-based company focused on developing cloud-based HR software. An area which rarely attracted software startups.

Feb 26, 2016 8:22 AM EST


Oppo Introduces Super Vooc Flash, The Ultra Fast Charging Technology

Oppo has unveiled Super Vooc Flash, the ultra fast charging device, during Barcelona Mobile World Congress. No compatible device has been suggested in the introductory session which indicates the device is still in the prototype stage. The Oppo device is claimed to be superior since it diminishes the risk of overheating and can operate in a lower voltage.

Feb 26, 2016 8:19 AM EST


Louisiana Public Service Commission Rejected Macquarie's Move to Acquire Public Utility Cleco Power LLC

State regulator rejected a $4.85 billion dollar acquisition of utility power company Cleco to Macquarie Group on Wednesday. The regulator said that the acquisition did not serve the best interest of the customers.

Feb 25, 2016 8:39 AM EST


Swiss Drilling Company Transocean Posts Profit Despite Poor Oil Price

Transocean's fourth quarter earnings exceeded the analysts' earnings estimate amid the ongoing fall in the oil market. The company managed to post a quarterly profit of $617 million by reducing its operating costs.

Feb 25, 2016 8:37 AM EST


New Zealand can sustain low inflation according to Finance Minister Bill English

According to Bill English, New Zealand can sustain low inflation as the central bank aim to reduce borrowing costs, if needed. New Zealand is hoping to achieve economic stability amid the global financial crisis.

Feb 25, 2016 8:34 AM EST


Dollar rising as Nikkei further moves up

US dollar against Yen is rising as renewed buying support is propelling Japan's Nikkei index upwards. The priority shift among some investors from traditional safety net of Japanese currency to equities was the major reason on Nikkei's rise. The market players are eagerly waiting for the outcome of G-20 meeting this weekend in Shanghai.

Feb 25, 2016 8:32 AM EST


Chesapeake Energy posts Q4 loss on heavy write-down

Oklahoma-based Chesapeake Energy has posted losses over $14 billion for 2015 and a net loss of $2.23 billion or $3.36 a share for the fourth quarter. The major reason for deep loss was writing down value of oil and gas fields in the wake of prolonged lower oil prices. However, the loss was better than the market forecast.

Feb 25, 2016 8:30 AM EST


New Jersey Biotech Startup Visikol Received $500,000 Investment from Foundation Venture Group

Visikol Inc is a biotech company with focused on tissue visualization. On Tuesday, the company has secured a commitment from Foundation Venture Capital Group

Feb 25, 2016 8:27 AM EST


Uber Plans Autonomous Test Driving In Hazelwood of Pittsburgh

Uber’s self driving car project has first drawn attraction with poaching 50 robotics researchers from CMU in early 2015. Recently it has appeared in the news headline again with the announcement of developing a test driving site for its self-driven cars in Hazelwood of Pittsburg. Though some automakers predict for introducing their autonomous vehicle by 2020, but Uber has kept mum in this regard.

Feb 25, 2016 8:22 AM EST


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