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10 oil companies, 9 countries, 6 global institutions to end gas flaring by 2030
AMSTERDAM: Ten multinational oil companies, nine countries, and six global development institutions sealed a commitment to end routine gas flaring...
$295,000 Mercedes-AMG GT S ready to take on Porsche 911 in Australia
SYDNEY: Say hello to AMG’s new beast, the all-new Mercedes-AMG GT S, soon arriving in Australia. This is the company’s...
UK stocks advance at start, FTSE 100 climbs 0.9pc
LONDON: U.K. stocks advanced, following a weekly decline, as miners rose after China moved to stimulate the economy. Anglo American...
Trade talks between Nepal and Bangladesh to start on Wednesday in Kathmandu
KATHMANDU: Trade talks between Nepal and Bangladesh are scheduled to start on Wednesday in Kathmandu. During the meeting, Nepal has...
Volkswagen offers updated MkV Polo GTI from $27,490 with turbocharged 1.8-litre four-cylinder, 6-speed manual, 7-speed twin clutch automatic
VICTORIA: Volkswagen Australia has announced specifications for the updated 2015 Polo GTI, which boasts fresh styling, a newly-developed 1.8-litre TSI...
Netherlands can save up to €3.5m by deploying smart grid technology
AMSTERDAM: In Europe, a new pilot study has revealed that the Netherlands can save up to €3.5 million by deploying...
2015 Nissan NP300 Navara dual cab ute ahead of local showroom arrival in May at $26,490
MELBOURNE: The dual-cab pick-up version of Nissan's all-new NP300 Navara ute will go on sale in May, with prices starting...
2015 Mitsubishi Triton gets five-star rating in ANCAP safety test
PERTH: The Triton’s new 5-Star rating will be a welcome award for Mitsubishi, opening the door to fleet sales that...
European stocks open higher, Frankfurt surges 0.41pc
ROME: Europe’s main stock markets have climbed in opening trade, with London's benchmark FTSE 100 index up 0.53 per cent...
Hong Kong stock end lower, Hang Seng declines 2%
HONG KONG: Hong Kong stocks on Monday suffered their biggest percentage decline in four months, as worries over China’s new...
Bangladesh to re-name Bank and Financial Institutions Division
DHAKA: The stakeholders of Bank and Financial Institutions Division have consented to the proposal for the new name of the...
China stocks end lower, Shanghai drops 1.61%
BEIJING: China stocks were lower after the close on Monday, as losses in the Life Insurance, Retailers and Gas, Water...
Disney reveals 3D printer that can print fabric material
NEW YORK: 3D printers can produce a variety of objects from guns to food, but now, thanks to Disney,...
With less than $10b reserves, Ukraine running out of time to reach deal with creditors
KIEV: With less than $10 billion of reserves to repay $32 billion of foreign-currency bonds, Ukraine is running out of time...
Ford Fiesta ST vs Mini Cooper S 5 Door: Ford offers plenty of turbocharged thrills at $25,000
MELBOURNE: The facelifted MINI Cooper Countryman has been unveiled at BMW World Malaysia – as with the F55 5 Door...
Germany import price index falls 3% year-over-year in February
BERLIN: Germany's import prices declined at a slower-than-expected pace in February, figures from Destatis showed Friday. The import price index...
Robotic arms created that act as a mechanical chef’s assistant
FASA: Robots have been used for a variety of purposes, from saving lives in hostile environments to handling heavy materials....
Remittances of Lebanese expatriates increase from $7.86b in 2013 to $8.9b in 2014
BRUSSELS: Expatriates’ remittances to Lebanon increased by 13.2 percent in 2014 compared to 2013, according to a recent report released...
Tsunami warning after 6.6 magnitude quake hits Japan, Taiwan
TOKYO: A tsunami as big as three feet was reportedly forecast to hit islands in Japan’s far south today after...
Implementation of National Power Policy ’14 vital for economic growth: APBF
ISLAMABAD: All Pakistan Business Forum (APBF) President Ibrahim Quraishi has said that the regulators must take comprehensive steps for economic...
