Alphabet has renamed its Google Life Sciences division to "Verily". The company spun off from Google in August within Alphabet. It will continue Google Life Sciences' projects on disease prevention and health.

Dec 08, 2015 05:07 AM EST

United States and Singapore agreed on sending Boeing Poseidon spy plane to South China Sea amidst a tension in the region.

Dec 08, 2015 05:57 AM EST

Chile's central bank is expected to hike interest rate this month or January 2016. inflation rate dropped into the expected range for the first time in 20 months. However, the core inflation remains at high level. The slump in currency Peso is also impacting the inflation rate.

Dec 07, 2015 09:41 PM EST

A latest survey highlights that majority of Americans are loyal to one bank, while 46.1% have two or more bank accounts. Women deal with fewer banks and men tend to do multiple banking, according to survey by GoBankingRates. Majority Americans keep less than $1,000 in their savings accounts.

Dec 07, 2015 09:37 PM EST

The cost-cutting measures at corporate companies are creating more demand for budget airlines in China. A majority of business travellers are also preferring to fly by budget carriers. The four budget airlines are making profits in Chinese domestic aviation. The budget airlines account for seven percent of China's domestic air travel and is expected to grow over 100 percent in next five years.

Dec 07, 2015 09:31 PM EST

Some airlines banned hoverboard on-board their plane due to its lithium-ion battery.

Dec 08, 2015 07:09 AM EST

Interestingly, just when China took a pledge to fight with global warming in Paris meet, Northern part of China is covered with deadly smog. Chinese people got some relief after a strong winter wind helped to clear out the haze after five days.

Dec 07, 2015 08:13 AM EST

To combat with Delhi pollution, people need to be responsible first. Beijing, the closest competitor of Delhi in air pollution introduced odd-even number vehicle restrictions way back 2008 Olympics. This measure can be implemented on an immediate basis without any expense.

Dec 07, 2015 07:19 AM EST

Ferrovial SA offered A$715 million for Broadspectrum Ltd., almost a year after the company rejected its previous bid. However, lots of investors are unhappy with the new offer as it presents an opportunistic bid.

Dec 07, 2015 09:27 PM EST

The China's economy slowdown and concerns about possible interest rate hike by US Federal Reserve are impacting iron ore prices, which are hovering at $40 per metric ton. Adding to this, the increased supplies from global majors are further putting pressure on iron ore prices. The sluggish Chinese steel industry has also become a cause of concern.

Dec 07, 2015 04:17 AM EST