California surpasses France as world’s sixth largest economy
(REUTERS) California is now the sixth largest economy in the world, surpassing France thanks to a robust state economy and…
8 years ago
Business
Dead money: Battle for Japanese inheritances heats up
(REUTERS) Elderly Japanese, among the world's richest retirees, are flocking to inheritance advisers, tackling historical taboos on discussing death and…
8 years ago
Samsung to buy US cloud computing startup
SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) -- Samsung Electronics said Thursday it had agreed to buy US cloud computing company Joyent --…
8 years ago
Nokia moves to finalise acquisition of Alcatel-Lucent
HELSINKI, Finland (AFP) -- Finnish telecom equipment giant Nokia announced Thursday a plan to complete the acquisition of its former…
8 years ago
PAL Saipan–Manila service: A direct link to ‘home’
The much – awaited direct service between Saipan and Manila beginning June 15 has yielded high passenger bookings.…
8 years ago
Asian shares slip as Fed, Brexit loom
Asian stocks slipped on Tuesday (June 14) amid growing worries this month's referendum in Britain could see it exit the…
8 years ago
Comoros looks to geothermal energy to plug electricity problems
The island nation of Comoros is hoping geothermal power from steaming volcanoes could help plug the gap in its energy…
8 years ago
Leaner Xbox One model plays for gamers
by Glenn CHAPMAN LOS ANGELES , United States (AFP) -- Microsoft on Monday unveiled a leaner Xbox One model and…
8 years ago
McDonald’s moves into Oprah’s old home
CHICAGO, United States (AFP) -- In a convergence of two of America's biggest cultural giants, McDonald's is moving into the…
8 years ago
Microsoft dives into social with $26 bn LinkedIn deal
by Rob Lever WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- Microsoft said Monday it was buying the professional social network LinkedIn for…
8 years ago
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