Airbus A350-1000 is scheduled to go into service in the second half of 2017. In a significant achievement, France-based Airbus’ largest passenger jet, the A350-1000, took to the skies for the first time. Made out of lightweight carbon-fiber, the A350-1000’s… Read More ›
Month: November 2016
Trump’s Decision to Kill the TPP Makes Chinese Officials ‘Lick Their Lips’
The issue of Donald Trump turning his back on a major U.S.-led Pacific trade pact has more than pleased Beijing. Officials in China are excited about President-elect Trump’s plan to withdraw from U.S. participation in the planned Trans Pacific Partnership, said Ian Bremmer,… Read More ›
Is a Technical Recession to Hit Singapore’s Economy?
With analysts forecasting a rocky path ahead that will include a technical recession, economic growth has stumbled in Singapore. While a technical recession would be two quarters of quarterly contraction, a recession is defined as two consecutive quarters of on-year… Read More ›
EU-US agree on data sharing deal on security and terrorism
6 years in the making, the deal comes in the wake of mass surveillance by the U.S. in 2013. It now grants EU citizens the same rights as those enjoyed by American citizens. Lawmakers from the European Parliament has backed… Read More ›
Trump casts his shadow over the FCC
Donald Trump’s appointments to his tech policy transition team raise questions over the future of the FCC. With Republican President-elect Donald Trump naming two advisers to his tech policy transition team, there is widespread speculation as to what it would… Read More ›
Hackers gain access to data of 134,386 current and former sailors: U.S. Navy
An investigation by the U.S. Navy is in full swing. It wouldn’t be surprising if the findings of the investigation point a finger at the usual suspects. In a major security breach, hackers managed to gain sensitive information, including Social… Read More ›
China’s Ctrip acquires Scotland’s Skyscanner for $1.74 billion
Skyscanner is hugely popular among travelers and has an active customer base of 60 million users. Scotland-based travel search company Skyscanner Holdings Ltd has agreed to be bought over by China’s biggest online travel company, Ctrip.com International Ltd. Ctrip has… Read More ›
$5 Billion Valuation in IPO said to be Mulled by China Selfie App
The developer of selfie apps, China’s Meitu Inc., is discussing a share sale that would value the company at about $5 billion and is said to be in talks with investors ahead of its planned initial public offering in Hong… Read More ›
New Cash Streams for a Start-Up Fueled by India’s ‘Black Money’ Cleanup
India’s ban on 500 and 1,000 rupee notes has opened up a new revenue stream for one Delhi-based start-up even though it might have sent the country into chaos. People are queuing up in banks for hours to exchange their… Read More ›
VW to focus on the lucrative SUV segment in the U.S.
In a tactical move aimed at garnering more market share, VW has decided to not just be a niche player but a “family-oriented SUV company.” On Tuesday, in a strategic decision, Volkswagen disclosed that diesel vehicles will not form part… Read More ›