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China stocks score 1st weekly gain in a month at end, Shanghai Composite jumps 1%
BEIJING: China stocks index capped its first weekly gain in a month as funds tied up in bidding for initial...
Mega drought to occur in western US if climate change ignored, scientists warn
MEXICO: Long-lasting mega-droughts could occur with increasing frequency in the western United States later this century if no action is...
Ferrari, Mercedes-Benz, Toyota confirm to attend first-ever Australian Motoring Festival in next month
MELBOURNE: Ferrari, Mercedes-Benz and Toyota will be feature brands at the inaugural Australian Motoring Festival when it kicks off in...
Tokyo stocks close 0.37pc weaker, Nikkei 225 skids 66.36pts
TOKYO: Tokyo stocks slipped 0.37 per cent as a stronger yen hit exporters, a day after it hit a more...
2016 BMW Alpina B6 xDrive Gran Coupe, lightly modified exterior, highly tuned, incredibly regal, on roads in June
MUNICH: At its heart the new 2016 BMW Alpina B6 xDrive Gran Coupe is a highly tuned, highly modified hot...
China to begin 700 km pipeline project to transport 1bcf/d LNG
Islamabad – A media report has revealed that China Petroleum Pipeline Bureau (CPP) will shortly start laying 700 km Gwadar-Nawabshah...
PS4, PS3 fans will not be able to access PSN for several hours
TOKYO: The PlayStation support team have announced the end of the scheduled maintenance, with all PSN services apparently back online....
SS Group, Chinese firm sign deal: Rs8b turnover likely to cross Rs15b with 44-ton per hour poultry feed by 2016
LAHORE - The SS Group of Industries Pakistan has signed an agreement with Chinese firm Muyang Holdings Co Ltd for...
Google to lock horn with Apple Pay, starts working on Google Wallet mobile payment service
LONDON: Diverse, prolific and versatile, technology giant Google is plunging into another uncharted territory and according to an earlier report...
Skoda Octavia Scout to hot Australian market by the end of March, features & specifications revealed
PERTH: Skoda’s all-new Octavia Scout, revealed almost exactly one year ago, will touch down in Australia toward the end of...
US job data boosts Australian dollar
PERTH: The Australian dollar has been boosted by disappointing US economic data. At 12.00pm (AEDT) on Friday, the local currency...
Rupee firm against dollar at 101.2
KARACHI: Pakistani rupee Friday remains steady against US dollar both in interbank and open market. As per the local currency...
10 years of Google Maps, over 1 billion monthly active users, introduces ‘Lane Guidance’ to 15 new locations
SYDNEY: Google Maps is certainly one of the most handy tools to have on your smartphone, and the navigated lane...
Euro jumps against US dollar on Ukraine deal
TOKYO: The euro ticked up against the dollar Friday on news of a plan to end Ukraine's 10-month war, hopes...
Brent crude jumps above $59 in Asia
LONDON: Brent crude held above $59 (£38) in Asia on Friday, up more than 3 percent this week as news...
South Korean won rebounds from 5 week low against US dollar
SEOUL: The South Korean won rebounded from a five-week low against the dollar on Friday, garnering support from a stronger...
Facebook bug can delete all your photos, industry praised one for highlighting virus
WASHINGTON: Software engineer Laxman Muthiyah has reported a dangerous vulnerability capable of deleting any photo from Facebook, prompting The Social...
Hyundai reintroduces 7th-generation Sonata nameplate to Australia from $29,990
MELBOURNE: Hyundai has reintroduced the Sonata nameplate to Australia with the seventh-generation family sedan hitting local showrooms this week. The...
10 years of Google Maps, over 1 billion monthly active, introduces ‘Lane Guidance’ to 15 new locations
SYDNEY: Google Maps is certainly one of the most handy tools to have on your smartphone, and the navigated lane...
Indian rupee strengthens against dollar in early trade
MUMBAI: The Indian rupee on Friday strengthened against the dollar, tracking gains in the local equity and Asian currencies market....
