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Fed on track to raise rates this year
Business, Associated Press, Published on 19/06/2015
» WASHINGTON: The Federal Reserve took note on Wednesday of a strengthening US economy and appears on track to raise interest rates this year for the first time in nearly a decade.
Food industry told to eliminate trans fats
Business, Associated Press, Published on 18/06/2015
» WASHINGTON: Popular foods like pie crusts, frostings and microwave popcorn will largely be rid of artery-clogging trans fats after a decision by the Obama administration to phase them out over the next three years.
Blue Bottle brews long lines in Tokyo
Business, Associated Press, Published on 27/05/2015
» TOKYO: Japan, famous for green tea, is welcoming artisanal American coffee roaster Blue Bottle with long lines that have at times meant a four-hour wait for a cup.
Business group lifts US outlook
Business, Associated Press, Published on 01/04/2015
» A business economics group has boosted its outlook for US economic improvement this year and next, particularly for job growth.
Forbes Travel Guide names first Thai properties to Five-Star list
Associated Press, Published on 12/02/2015
» Forbes Travel Guide for the first time has named a Thailand hotel and spa to its coveted Five-Star list.
Jeep recalls 228,000 SUVs worldwide
Business, Associated Press, Published on 04/02/2015
» DETROIT: Jeep is recalling more than 228,000 SUVs worldwide to fix a software problem that can cause side air bags to inflate for no reason.
Apple, Samsung case goes to jury
Associated Press, Published on 30/04/2014
» SAN JOSE, California - After listening to a month's worth of testimony from expert witnesses hired by Apple and Samsung as well as executives from each company, a Silicon Valley jury of four men and four women will resume deliberations Wednesday to sort out the latest legal dispute over technology between the world's two largest smartphone makers.
Asia stocks sink on growth worries
Associated Press, Published on 16/04/2013
» Asian stock markets were mostly lower on Tuesday as weak economic data, falling commodity prices and big losses on Wall Street shook investors. A deadly bombing in the US also rattled confidence.