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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BP widens natural gas project in Oman
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.
After Google, IKEA Has Been Accused of Tax Dodging Up To €1 billion
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.
Tesla Silently Changed Its Service Plan Policy and Eliminate Transfer of Extended Warranty
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 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.
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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.
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.
Tesla has release it's Summon software update that will allow users of its Model S to remotely park their cars. The technology will also increase the safety for the driver.
Following Verizon, AT&T announced on Friday to conduct field test of 5G network by the end of this year. The fifth generation of mobile network will offer data transfer speed beyond current capacity in 4G network.
Soundcloud's financial report revealed that the company is experiencing significant loss in 2014, and the losses had started from several years before. The 2014 loss was due to large expenses, even though Soundcloud's revenue actually experienced a growth. The company expects to face losses for the next three years, but they are striving to plan strategies to increase income.
Although stock market instability still affects the market worldwide, but an International economist argued that it is far from upsetting American middle class. However, market volatility continued as indexes fell for five consecutive days.
Uber Technologies said that it has decided to pay $28.5 million to about 25 million riders. The settlement in these cases will allow the company to work peacefully and focus on its prospective growth.
