‘World’s Cheapest Smartphone’ to be Launched in India by AFP February 18, 2016 by AFP February 18, 2016 Local handset manufacturer says it plans to make its phones domestically within a year. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Intelligent Robots Threaten Millions of Jobs by AFP February 15, 2016 by AFP February 15, 2016 Experts urge global governments to consider impact of automated jobs on future employment opportunities. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Pakistan Inks $16bn Gas Deal With Qatar by AFP February 11, 2016 by AFP February 11, 2016 Petroleum minister claims the agreement could help save Islamabad $1 billion annually. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Alphabet Emerges as World’s Most Valuable Firm by AFP February 2, 2016 by AFP February 2, 2016 Google’s parent group vaults past Apple with better-than-expected earnings. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
WhatsApp Boasts a Billion Users Globally by AFP February 2, 2016 by AFP February 2, 2016 Report claims Facebook is working to integrate messaging service into social media giant. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Venture Capital Gets to ‘Sesame Street’ by AFP February 2, 2016 by AFP February 2, 2016 Partnership to focus on startups focused on child welfare projects. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Dubai Busiest Airport for International Travel by AFP February 1, 2016 by AFP February 1, 2016 Operator announces over 78 million passengers through Dubai in 2015. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Travelers’ Delight by AFP February 1, 2016 by AFP February 1, 2016 Falling oil prices globally mean cheaper air fares for tourists. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
China Floods Financial System With $52bn by AFP January 29, 2016 by AFP January 29, 2016 Analysts say the cash injections are a replacement for monetary easing. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Apple Loses Luster as Shares Drop by AFP January 28, 2016 by AFP January 28, 2016 Tech giant struggling to rebrand itself as service company. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Crude Oil Back Below $30 a Barrel by AFP January 26, 2016 by AFP January 26, 2016 Analyst says oversupply, low demand makes it very difficult to maintain higher prices. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Oil Prices Extend Rally in Asia on Demand Hopes by AFP January 25, 2016 by AFP January 25, 2016 After a devastating last week, prices appear to be stabilizing around $32/barrel. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Saudi Arabia Slams ‘Irrational’ Oil Prices by AFP January 23, 2016 by AFP January 23, 2016 Reaction comes as market hit new lows with crude oil selling for under $27 a barrel. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Al-Jazeera Pulls Plug on U.S. News Channel by AFP January 14, 2016 by AFP January 14, 2016 Internal memo claims news outlet’s business model is not compatible with U.S. media marketplace. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
China’s Wanda Group Buys U.S. Filmmaker Legendary for $3.5bn by AFP January 12, 2016 by AFP January 12, 2016 Head of Chinese conglomerate says his purchase has nothing to do with increasing Beijing’s cultural influence. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Oil Prices Sink Below $32 for First Time in 12 Years by AFP January 12, 2016 by AFP January 12, 2016 Analysts say no significant rebound expected in short-term. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Pakistan Stock Exchanges to Merge Next Week by AFP January 9, 2016 by AFP January 9, 2016 The Pakistan Stock Exchange will be the sole share trading entity in the country from Monday. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Oil Prices Hit 12-year Low by AFP January 8, 2016 by AFP January 8, 2016 China market turmoil blamed for latest drop in fuel prices. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Saudi Arabia to Raise Fuel Prices by 50 Percent by AFP December 29, 2015 by AFP December 29, 2015 After posting record deficit, Gulf kingdom seeks to cut subsidies and introduce economic and fiscal reforms. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
India Hopes to Boost Energy Security With Desert Oil by AFP December 28, 2015 by AFP December 28, 2015 Oil magnates say fossil fuels must be used with clean energy sources to meet India’s needs. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail