Business

U.S. Fed Removes 'Patient' From Guidance, Opens Doors To June Rate Hike

Dino Lirios   | Mar 19, 2015 02:17 AM EDT

The U.S. Federal Reserve concluded its two-day policy meeting on Wednesday, with its statement suggesting a cautious outlook and a less aggressive timeline on raising interest rates while still implying that it was closer to hiking rates for the first time after almost a decade. read more

Chinese Financial Markets Rise On Gov’t Boosts Expectation

Dino Lirios   | Mar 18, 2015 10:18 AM EDT

Chinese financial markets rose to levels not seen since May 2008, with share price surges abounding, as investors expect more government action to help stimulate the economy. read more

Low Cost Airline to Offer $15-Flight To Europe

Dino Lirios   | Mar 18, 2015 06:39 AM EDT

It seems visiting Europe will no longer be a far-off dream for some Americans as a European carrier plans to offer cheap flights in the coming years. read more

Asian Business Sentiment Stable for 1Q15

Dino Lirios   | Mar 18, 2015 06:35 AM EDT

A Thomson Reuters/INSEAD survey shows that in the first quarter of the year, businesses remained relatively upbeat on their outlook for business over the next 6 months, dispelling any worries over the U.S. interest rate hike. read more

China's Online Travel Market Continues to Boom

Marcel Woo   | Mar 18, 2015 03:54 AM EDT

With more than 100 million Chinese citizens traveling abroad this year and with more than 1 billion mobile users in the country, China's online travel agencies have emerged as a booming business in mainland China, industry experts said. read more

Number of China's Mobile Users Now 1.29 Billion; Chillingo Opens Shanghai Office

Marcel Woo   | Mar 18, 2015 03:39 AM EDT

China's mobile industry continues to boom rapidly with the number of mobile users in the country reaching 1.29 billion as of February of this year, China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) said. read more

Metal Pieces In Kraft's Macaroni And Cheese Prompts Massive Recall

Geann Pineda   | Mar 18, 2015 02:31 AM EDT

Kraft Foods is recalling about 6.5 million boxes of its Macaroni and Cheese after metal fragments were found inside some of the boxes. read more

Valeant Raises Bid To US$10.96 Billion For Salix Pharma To Beat Endo International

Dino Lirios   | Mar 17, 2015 10:06 PM EDT

Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. hiked up its takeover bid for Salix Pharmaceuticals, Inc. , manufacturer of gastroinestinal drugs to US $10.96 billion cash on Monday, upstaging Endo International Plc., who was intially the only firm to make an offer. read more

US Allies Back China-Led International Development Bank AIIB

Dino Lirios   | Mar 17, 2015 11:14 AM EDT

France, Germany and Italy follow in Britain's footsteps, joining the China-led international development bank, Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), say European officials, according to the Financial Times. The U.S. is upset about this for diplomatic reasons. read more

Bank of Japan Keeps Stimulus Program; Forecasts Inflation Still At Zero

Dino Lirios   | Mar 17, 2015 09:51 PM EDT

As anticipated, the central bank of Japan maintained its monetary stimulus program of printing 80 trillion yen ($659 billion) annually to help fuel the market and the economy, on Tuesday at the end of its two-day policy meeting. read more

China Ready To Put Brakes On Use Of Gov't Power To Boost Private Sector Growth

Arlene Lim   | Mar 17, 2015 11:04 AM EDT

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang promises that government is ready to put brakes on the use of government power, just so that the private sector can grow. read more

Uber's Chief Financial Officer Quits

Geann Pineda   | Mar 17, 2015 12:41 PM EDT

Uber's Chief Financial Officer Brent Callinicos is stepping down. read more

Robert Durst Of 'Jinx' Nabbed In New Orleans Over Murder Case

Arlene Lim   | Mar 17, 2015 02:12 AM EDT

Robert Durst, a wealthy real estate heir, whose life is documented in a current HBO series for suspicions he is a serial killer, has been arrested in New Orleans. read more

China State TV Targets Foreign Carmakers In Annual Consumer Rights Show

Geann Pineda   | Mar 17, 2015 01:16 AM EDT

Foreign automakers have come under fire in China, after a show on Sunday by state TV accused them of selling defective products and overcharging customers. read more

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