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Obama to sign TPP deal with Philippines and Vietnam in APEC Summit

President Barack Obama is expected to talk more regarding the TPP during the APEC summit which will be attended by many leaders including Chinese President Xi Jinping. The summit will also see Vietnam and Philippines to sign the pact.

Nov 16, 2015 09:24 PM EST


How Traffickers Uitilize Social Media To Tempt Teenagers Into Sex Work

Traffickers worldwide are increasingly using social media to contact vulnerable teenagers and sell them into sex work.

Nov 17, 2015 10:31 PM EST


AliBaba Keeps Dominating The Market Despite Of The Counterfeit Goods Issue

Last week Alibaba made history when it sold $14 billion of merchandise in a single day more than Cyber Monday and Black Friday deals combined.

Nov 18, 2015 07:29 PM EST


EasyJet expected to announce £700 million of profit next week

London-based low-cost airline carrier, EasyJet is set to post its highest ever annual profits of about £700 million next week. Analysts are optimistic that recent hike in the number of passengers will offset the Sharm el-Sheikh crisis.

Nov 16, 2015 07:54 AM EST


Zuckerberg Explained Facebook's Safety Check Activation after Paris Attacks

Mark Zuckerberg explained the rarely Safety Check tool to enable people marked themselves as safe. Safety Check tools was activated after Islamic States' terrorist attack in Paris.

Nov 16, 2015 01:48 AM EST


Foreigners Are Piling In As Argentina Open Doors For Business

For the first time in two decades, the US Chamber Of Commerce is bringing business leaders to Argentina.

Nov 18, 2015 07:27 PM EST


Drop in agriculture brings down Hungary economic growth in Q3 below forecast

The Eastern European nation Hungary's economy registered 2.3 percent growth rate during the third quarter and this was less than the forecast of 2.5 percent. The drop in agricultureal output impacted the economy, otherwise it would have been at 3%, according to the Ministry of National Economy.

Nov 14, 2015 10:19 PM EST


Russian GDP shrinks 4.1% in Q3; fall rate eases

Russian GDP fell 4.1% during the third quarter, but it slowed down when compared with the second quarter's drop of 4.6%. The Western sanctions, oil price drop and lower investment activity are taking a toll on the Russian economy. The oil and gas sector is a major contributor to the Russian economy.

Nov 16, 2015 01:16 AM EST


China Doubles The Deposit For Stock Margin Trading

China will double the deposit required for investors to borrow funds to trade stocks, known as margin trading.

Nov 16, 2015 08:21 PM EST


Cisco And Ericsson Join Hands To Create Networks Of Future

Next generation strategic partnership will drive growth, accelerate innovation, and speed digital transformation demanded by customers across industries.

Nov 16, 2015 08:16 PM EST


UK To Phase Out Coal Fired Power Plants by 2025

The UK Government is announcing that it is phasing out its coal fired power stations which generate electricity by 2025 and replacing it by gas and nuclear power. Environmental groups while welcoming the move have criticised the government for failing to focus on renewable energies.

Nov 20, 2015 04:53 AM EST


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