More Americans today believe that there is a conflict between the rich and poor in the country as compared to two years ago, claimed survey findings published by Pew Research Center last Wednesday; with tensions over wealth inequality seen to be even greater than those over immigration, race or age.
The city of London could soon be flooded with billions of dollars worth of Chinese money, said a report by Reuters on Sunday, after UK finance minister George Osborne announced a landmark deal that sees London teaming up with Hong Kong to develop a offshore trading centre for the Renminbi.
Searching for wi-fi, or a good wi-fi connection, when travelling can be a frustrating, especially for the seasoned business traveller. Likewise, it is equally frustrating when you need a charging station for your gadgets, to keep you occupied during your 8-hour layover. Find out which airports, and airlines, in the United States provide the best service in this aspect.
Are you a frequent flyer? Are you always connected to the web, be it for email, for facebook, or twitter?
The US has overtaken China as the world’s leading investor in clean energy developments, claimed a report by Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF) on Thursday – representing the first time that the country has beaten China since 2008.
In 2011, green energy investments in the US rose by 33 percent to $55.9 billion, while Chinese investments in the technology remained relatively unchanged for the year at $47.4 billion.
The World Economic Forum has released its latest Global Risks 2012 annual report and warned of severe income inequality as the biggest global risk. According to the panel of experts put together by the World Economic Forum, global warming and failure of regulation make up the other top three global risks.
50 percent of CEOs in the US are lonely and secluded at their work place, reported a survey done by management consulting firm RHR International on Tuesday, with a further 61 percent of this group adding that the isolation had been affecting their overall job performance.
For months, rumours have been swirling over Facebook’s imminent initial public offering, with many analysts attempting to figure how exactly when it would be on offer, as well as the prospective value of the IPO.
Mobile phones have come a long way since they were attached to batteries the size of a suitcase. They have become music players, portable games devices, cameras and so much more than just a tool for making or receiving phone-calls. It seems to be natural progression that the mobile phone gains another useful function to continue its role as the Swiss knife of the gadget world.
Former Qantas Group Chief Economist Tony Webber has suggested that airlines start charging overweight passengers an extra “weight surcharge” due to the higher cost that would be incurred by the planes from the extra weight on the aircraft.
China and India could be the next economies bound for an imminent crash, claimed a report by Barclays Capital Research on Wednesday – whose annual Skyscraper Index survey cite an “unhealthy correlation” between the construction of skyscrapers and economic slowdowns.
