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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 03:29 AM EDT


The Best and Worst Cities in the United States for Drivers

These cities have topped our list of worst places for evening commuting, and some of them are also the most progressive cities in the country.

Oct 12, 2015 03:20 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.

Oct 12, 2015 03:18 AM EDT


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.

Oct 12, 2015 02:28 AM EDT


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.

Oct 12, 2015 02:19 AM EDT


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 09:08 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 09:02 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 08:57 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 08:55 PM EDT


Vacation Rental Dwellable Online Services and App 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 08:33 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 08:20 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 08:13 PM EDT


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