Facebook has introduced an app naming Free Basics in collaboration with Reliance group. Due to allegations for violating net neutrality, TRAI has instructed Reliance group to restrict access into Free Basics till completion of the investigation over its legal aspects. But industry insiders believe, Facebook may reappear with greater vicinity anytime soon.
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AirAsia India CEO Mittu Chandilya to Leave the Airline Soon, Successor to be Decided
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.
BTG Pactual Cuts Jobs, Bonuses To The Stock Traders And Executives of The Hedge Fund Unit
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.
US Sale of F-16 Fighter Jets to Pakistan Upsets India
U.S. sold Pakistan eight F-16 fighter jets that deeply disappoints India. It was told that Pakistan will use these jets to counter terrorism and defend their country but India doesn't believe so and thinks that it will be used against them instead.
Singapore prepares to auction radio frequency to a fourth carrier; Singtel voices concern
The possible entry of a fourth mobile operator in Singapore due to the country's decision to auction radio frequency has caused much disquiet among the existing telecom operators. Among them, Singtel CEO has been most vocal about this decision, stating her concern about the market getting too focused on price leading to profit reductions and dividend cuts, leaving no scope for innovation.
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Apple is replacing the Macbook USB charging cables, especially on a number of devices that were released before June 2005. These old charging cables are said to have design issues that make the laptop unable to charge appropriately.
The brand new 2016 Mazda CX-9 has begun production in its manufacturer in Japan. With the exquisite standard, customers will see significant improvements in the new unit. The company is aiming at selling most of the products in North America.
Brian T. Moynihan, the CEO of BOA has been awarded with a pay package of $16 million, a 23% rise from the previous year. However, the package will reach at maximum if BOA can touch 0.80% earning against assets during the next three years. JP Morgan Chase & Co. CEO James Dimon has ranked top in receiving pay packages for the 2015.
The average oil price has dipped well below $30 a barrel on Thursday, which has been reported to be sold at $31 on Friday. Sharp fall of oil prices on Thursday has been analyzed as the triggering factor for some bargain hunting by some traders. However, equity market has also witnessed a boost which is believed to be induced by oil price soaring.
Over the recent weeks, Canada has been seen quietly disposing of its gold reserves, so much that the reserves now stand at 0.62 tons. The decision to sell the yellow metal is said to be issued straight from the Finance Minister, Bill Morneau's office.
Amazon just closed a deal worth Rs 9.5 Crores acquiring a 26 percent stake in the India fifth largest publishing company, Westland. Amazon bought the shares from its main investment firm, Trent Ltd, a company owned by the Tata Group.
Rolls-Royce halved its dividend payment to shareholders this year. However, many were relieved to get a dividend amount itself, especially since the company had issued five profit warnings in two years. Despite a fall in profit by 12%, the company shares jumped 13%.
Commerzbank posted a profit for the fourth quarter of 2015, helped by lower provisions for bad debts. The bank expects to report a mild increase in 2016 net profit.
A recent research shows that there is a significant increase in the use of online dating services, especially via mobile dating apps. There are also significant increases in two particular age groups, which is young adults and older adults between the age of 55-64 years old. Personal safety remains a major issue for online daters, but most still believe that the method is more efficient and help them find a better match.
