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British tech community delivers innovative solutions to refugees

Tech experts in Britain are working out for technology solutions to help Syrian refugees. Aids like network communications and applications for them to find home are some of their on-going projects.

Oct 12, 2015 8:29 AM EDT


Greece economy will rise by the middle of 2016

Greece economy is gradually growing after years of recession. This is a good sign that by the middle of next year, Greek has recovered from its economic issues.

Oct 12, 2015 8:19 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 2:28 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 2:19 AM 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


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


Volkswagen recall starts in January 2016

Due to the emission scandal, VW is forced to recall its 11 million cars that would start January next year and will be completed at the end of the same year. VW CEO said that some cars need can be fixed by software adjustment or mechanical alterations.

Oct 09, 2015 3:22 AM EDT


Norwegian Airline CEO sees $69 airfare for one way US-Europe trip

Airfare from Europe to the US can be as low as $69 on one way by 2017, predicts CEO of Norwegian Airline. Flying to the US airports that have low fees can bring down costs considerably as business airports charge higher fees.

Oct 08, 2015 9:41 PM EDT


Uber invested $1 billion for its China operation

Uber announced that the company has increased its investment in China to be closed to $1 billion. The investment is mainly for applying a permit and as a strategy to increase the company's market domination which is currently dominated by Chinese own Didi Kuaidi.

Oct 08, 2015 8:58 PM EDT


Cracks at the Glass Suspension Bridge In China Cause Visitors to Panic

The newly opened suspended glass bridge at the Mountain of Yuntai in China cracks causing visitors to panic in fear. The said glass bridge is temporary close after the incident.

Oct 08, 2015 10:14 AM EDT


2015 Nobel Prize in Medicine awarded to 3 scientists for drug discoveries from nature

Novel therapy has been discovered to eradicate parasitic diseases particularly malaria and roundworms. Three scientist shared the Nobel Prize for a job well done concerning new techniques to ward of these deadly diseases.

Oct 08, 2015 8:52 AM EDT


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