London is the core economic hub of Europe. Leaving out from the European Union will force the businesses to be pulled out from the UK, argue some analysts. However, HSBC Board’s decision to retain headquarters in London appears to be the best answer to the believers.
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The Reason Behind Google's $1 Billion Investment in SpaceX Last Year
Google made a big investment last year to SpaceX, as a mean to help the company build space-based internet communication system. Meanwhile, SpaceX is scheduled to launched by February 24.
Whole Foods to trim costs, shifting biz focus
Whole Foods Market Inc is in the process of cost reduction. To promote sales volume, it's offering discounts and building relations stronger with suppliers. Whole Foods is expecting a savings of $300 million annually.
Japan's GDP shrinks in the fourth quarter
The economy of Japan shrank during the fourth quarter of 2015 as a result of weak export and demand. The shrinking population also added to the economic slowdown.
Philippine Airlines Plans For Purchasing New Planes, Eyes For Five Star Status
The Southeast Asian air market has been occupied mostly by the budget carriers of this region. Ignoring the odd, Philippine Airlines has been rumored to announce for order for new planes. The carrier has designed a roadmap to elevate its status to five stars through the rumored expansion.
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Switzerland receives about 1000 emergency calls from hikers every year. In order to create a technology that could give a faster response and search more effectively for lost or injured hikers, a group of researchers developed a software with a combination of Artificial Intelligence. The software enable drones to autonomously navigate forest areas and direct themselves to hiking trails.
Aircraft manufacturers are expecting the market in South East Asia to grow. Ahead of Singapore Air Show this week, competition between low-cost carriers in the region also become the concern.
Import of palm oil by India bounced after its first drop in a year. The growing demand coupled with harvest failure boosted the purchase of palm oil from overseas suppliers.
BP enters into an agreement with Oman government to widen the license area of Block 61. The company strengthens its commitment in Oman with a view to broadening its business in the country.
Green Party has accused IKEA for dodging tax up to €1 billion ($1.13 billion/ £776 million). MEP has taken the allegation into cognizance and pledged for studying the report and related findings. However, the Swedish furniture giant has rejected the tax evasion allegations and claims for no wrongdoings.
The center of life-saving drug price hike controversy, Martin Shkreli tried to made himself in the news again. He claimed that he was scammed for $15 million for the new album of Kanye West "Life of Pablo."
In a plan to boost sales, Tesla increased the price of its after sales service. The company also prevent Tesla owners to transfer their extended warranty when reselling their cars.
AirAsia India’s head Mittu Chandilya is confirmed to soon leave the airline. The decision emerged after he previously expressed disfavour on the micro-management practiced by the airline’s parent company in Malaysia. His successor is yet to be decided, but it’s likely to be an executive from the parent airline.
Groupo BTG Pactual SA has been witnessed to tatter due to decrease in asset value it manages. To maintain the cash flow and remain profitable in the slower economy of Brazil, the Sao Paolo based bank has adopted some cost-cutting measures including job and bonus cuts.
