A set of tools that developers can use to incorporate machine learning techniques into their apps – Core ML, was very recently introduced by Apple Inc. Amid all of the new hardware and iOS updates the news was little noticed…. Read More ›
Economy & Finance
Finally, Global Energy Market Feeling Heat Of Qatar Fight
Speculation that the row between Qatar and its Mideast neighbors will spill more broadly into the global gas market were raised as two Qatari LNG shipments, believed to be U.K.-bound, abruptly changed direction in the Gulf of Aden Thursday. And… Read More ›
Investors Haven’t Lost Interest Even Though E-Commerce May Be Biting Singapore’s Retail Real-Estate
Investors are still eyeing the city-state of Singapore as Singapore’s malls have felt the pinch similar to the other bricks-and-mortar retailers globally who have taken a hit from e-commerce. But that doesn’t mean investors are entirely gung-ho. But expecting the… Read More ›
U.S. Labour Department rescinds “persuader rule” on union campaigns
The rule had come under attack from corporate trade groups and in contrast was championed by unions. On Thursday, in a major step, the U.S. Labour Department has rescinded a rule that require corporate employers and their lawyers to provide… Read More ›
Sterling takes a beating as exit polls predict a hung assembly
Much like the June 23 referendum, the British elections could yield some rather unexpected results. With the British elections appearing not to provide a single party a clear majority, investors who had already weathered major risks in Europe and in… Read More ›
As Economy Holds Up Better Than Expected, Chinese Exports And Imports Top Expectations
Suggestion that the Chinese economy is holding up better than expected despite rising lending rates and a cooling property market is made as China reported stronger-than-anticipated exports and imports for May despite falling commodity prices. Saying that it expects the… Read More ›
As Gulf Spat Deepens, U.A.E. Closes Airspace To Qatar Flights
In an effort to deepen Qatar’s isolation, the latest in a series of unprecedented measures by the Saudi-led alliance that risk squeezing the country’s economy and finances, the United Arab Emirates banned all international flights serving Doha from flying through… Read More ›
Samsung Electronics to build household appliance factory in Blythewood, South Carolina
The $300 million factory is likely to be completed by 2019. South Korean newspaper, Korea Economic Daily has reported citing anonymous sources, Samsung Electronics Co Ltd plans on investing $300 million in the United States to build an appliances factory…. Read More ›
Amazon lent $1 billion to sellers on its U.S., UK and Japan marketplace
With this move the e-commerce giant is overhauling the supply chain in its marketplace so as to retain sellers and prevent them from going to rivals such as Ebay and Wal-Mart. On Wednesday, an executive from Amazon.com Inc disclosed that… Read More ›
Ashcroft model predicts a win by the Conservative Party by 64 seats
The model is contingent on the turnaround of select groups of voters on election day. As per a model created by businessman and former Conservative Party donor Michael Ashcroft, British Prime Minister Theresa May could potentially win a 64-seat majority… Read More ›