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China To Compete the Global Giant Aircraft Manufacturers with their First State Developed C919 Passenger Jetliner

China unveiled their homegrown passenger jetliner C919. The state is also aiming to compete with the leading and largest aircraft manufacturers, Boeing and Airbus company.

Nov 03, 2015 4:30 AM EST


Antarctica is actually gaining ice: NASA

NASA's latest study claimed that the ice gains in Antarctica are greater than the loss suffered from melting. The study challenged other research conducted by IPCC in 2013 that reported Antarctica was losing ice mass.

Nov 03, 2015 3:22 AM EST


India world's 7th top nation brand; US, China retain top-2 slots

US, China, Germany, UK, Japan and France are the world's top 'nation brands' in the latest report by Brand Finance. India improved its position by one step making it to the seventh place and a brand value of $2.1bn.

Nov 03, 2015 3:12 AM EST


Japanese auto majors may post encouraging quarterly results

Japanese automobile majors Toyota, Nissan and Honda are upbeat on performance as surges in US sales and weaker Yen are adding to their profits. The market analysts are closely watching second quarter and third quarter results to ascertain future outlook for 2016. The US and China markets account for one-third of total sales of Japanese automobile majors.

Nov 03, 2015 3:11 AM EST


China factory output again slips, but fall slows down in October

The manufacturing sector's output again fell in October showing a continuous drop for the past eight months in the world's second-largest economy. However, the drop was at a slower pace in October as the marginal recovery in export orders offset further damage.

Nov 03, 2015 12:42 AM EST


China sees greater shift to internet-based enterprises

There's significant business potential in internet-based business as the higher costs of labor and infrastructure are eroding the profitabilit of tranditional enterprises in China. The vast usage of internet and huge population numbers are luring many businesses to set up shop online.

Nov 02, 2015 9:55 PM EST


Amazon logs off 'Register'; breather to Square

Facing stiff competition and suffering low margins, Amazon has decided to shut down its mobile point-of-sale payement service Amazon Register. This decision has turned out to be a fresh breather for competitors such as Square, which is going public this year. Amazon Register will be logged off in early 2016, while existing merchants are allowed to use it till 1 February 2016.

Nov 02, 2015 9:32 PM EST


Cross-border technology sharing with Chinese firms worries US defense experts

US technology giants such as IBM, Microsoft, Dell and Cisco are working closely with Chinese companies considering the vast business potential in the world's second largest economy. Taking advantage of technology access to the US companies, Chinsese companies are becoming self-sufficient in developing technology applications in turn pushing military research and operations capability. This may signal threat to US national security, alert US defence experts.

Nov 02, 2015 9:22 PM EST


Flight Crew Union UFO Raise the Possibility of Strike after Negotiations Fails with the German Airlines Lufthansa

The main flight crew union, UFO rejects Lufthansa, German airlines' latest offer. The official of the group threathens to strike.

Nov 02, 2015 10:47 AM EST


Delta Air lines' Diamond Medallion, Best Benefits and Rewards

For the loyal Delta flyers, passengers have experience this rewarding spending program from SkyMiles. Here are the best offered rewards and benefits from the highest tier, Diamond Medallion.

Nov 02, 2015 10:41 AM EST


Chipotle shuts all stores in Seattle, Portland due to E coli outbreak

Chipotle Mexican Grill closed 43 Chipotle restaurants in Pacific Northwest region due to an outbreak of E. coli bacteria.

Nov 02, 2015 9:50 AM EST


Nanjing Sifang Art Park: Nanjing, China's One of a Kind Art Park and Museum

Nanjing City's work of art pride, the Nanjing Sifang Art Park was designed by internationally known architectures. The building has unique features and shape and one architectural wonder of the country.

Nov 02, 2015 9:49 AM EST