Volkswagen AG (VOWG_p.DE) is to invest 85.6 billion euros ($106 billion) in its automotive operations over the next five years to push foreign expansion, new models and technology to back its quest for global leadership.
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Falling oil prices influencing global monetary policies
While the fall in the oil prices is generally regarded as positive for many businesses, it has a major influence on inflation expectations, interest rates and bond prices at the global level.
Singapore to regulate taxi-booking apps Uber, GrabTaxi
Singapore said on Friday it plans to regulate fast-growing third-party taxi booking services like Uber and GrabTaxi for the first time, capping fees and requiring them to dispatch only licensed cabs and drivers.
NSA chief warns Chinese cyber attacks could shut U.S. infrastructure
China and "probably one or two" other countries have the ability to invade and possibly shut down computer systems of U.S. power utilities, aviation networks and financial companies, Admiral Mike Rogers, the director of the U.S. National Security Agency, said on Thursday.
Brazil meat company JBS to buy Australia's Primo for $1.25 billion
Brazil's JBS SA (JBSS3.SA), the world's largest beef exporter, has agreed to buy Australian processed foods producer Primo Smallgoods for $1.25 billion.
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Alibaba Group Holding (BABA.N) sold the largest bond by an Asian company last night via a $8 billion six-tranche offering. The tight pricing achieved on the deal led many to believe the US-listed Chinese ecommerce giant got away without paying a Chinese premium.
A member of the trio Migos, Quavo, was mugged and robbed at Washington DC and a restraining order was placed against Chief Keef's GBE crew because of it.
Robin Thicke and Paula Patton have finally settled their divorce in October and apparently the two have moved on completely with new love lives.
The next installment of the "Divergent" movie series, "Insurgent", is going to hit theaters early Spring of next year. A new trailer was released last week, again giving fans more excitement and anticipation.
In an interview, ‘Avengers 2: Age of Ultron’ director Joss Whedon 'suggests' death of an Avenger. This further fired up earlier speculations that a superhero will die in this next franchise as the sequel according to him stands on the general philosophy of death. Meanwhile, Chris Hemsworth earned some bragging rights after he won the most coveted award of People's "Sexiest Man Alive for 2014."
PlayStation Japan has just announced their free game lineup for PS Plus users for the month of December which was posted on their official website.
More tensions rise as Nina Dobrev's mysterious boyfriend is revealed to be Mark Foster, who is friends with her ex, Ian Somerhalder according to an article by CelebDirtyLaundry.
Former Girls' Generation member Jessica is reportedly making her first official public appearance since she was kicked out from the group. According to reports, she will be attending an opening event for a fashion brand in a mall in Seoul. Meanwhile, fans are hoping that Jessica would appear in SNSD's upcoming anniversary event in China on January.
New k-pop female idol group Pritz and agency has been receiving backlash for the group's use of controversial armbands with striking similarity to the Nazi Swastika.
