Xi readies bargaining chips for US trade war After Biden curbsChina showcased new trade war tools in response to US chip restrictions. Beijing launched probes, banned exports, and signaled economic sup...
11 Dec, 2024, 09.00 AM IST
Jack Ma returns to rally troops after Alibaba’s troubles deepen“Every great company is born in a winter,” Ma wrote in response to a staff post. “The people willing to reform for the future, and the orga...
30 Nov, 2023, 12.15 AM IST
Credit Suisse shares tank 63% on short-lived relief over rescueShares in Credit Suisse fell over 63% while UBS Group shares were down 12.9%. An index of bank stocks was down 5.8% at 0821 GMT. Deutsche B...
20 Mar, 2023, 02.26 PM IST
Tired of swiping right? Old-fashioned love letters work as a charm for this Japanese matchmaking schemeThe charm of handwritten correspondence has attracted so many young residents.
21 Jun, 2022, 06.36 PM IST
No cash, no card, just pay on the goSmart money and smart processes are coming together to enable a smooth shopping experience for you — convenient, contactless, and cheap
28 Oct, 2020, 06.00 AM IST
Match Group beats estimates as Tinder's popularity grows in India, JapanThe online dating app, where users swipe right to indicate interest in a potential date, now boasts 4.7 million global subscribers.
08 May, 2019, 09.41 AM IST
Fate of world's biggest car alliance hangs on one word: GhosnThe arrest of the iconic Ghosn threatens to upend the union of automakers he forged almost two decades ago.
20 Nov, 2018, 01.07 PM IST
Japan's fear of the Dragon may have sealed India nuclear-dealIn the past few years, as Japan has gone slow on the deal, the Indian nuclear environment, too, has undergone significant changes.
12 Jul, 2018, 05.28 PM IST
10 travel innovations that are changing the gameTravel is set to become smooth with airlines tracking becoming easier, checking into hotels ceasing to be a hassle, and rental cars at the ...
23 Jul, 2016, 11.06 AM IST
Golf returns to the Olympics, minus its best playersIOC President Thomas Bach said it would be good if the sport had a wide range of players from as many countries as possible competing for m...
22 Jul, 2016, 03.59 PM IST
Little digital snooping is a given in romance, says 'Modern Romance' co-author Eric KlinenbergEric Klinenberg from NYU, who has co-authored 'Modern Romance' with Aziz Ansari, discusses his findings from his research about dating toda...
17 Jul, 2015, 10.16 AM IST
Airports providing nap time for the weary in designer GoSleep Pods with the latest being Finland“This is part of developing as a hub,” Heikki Koski, vice president for passenger management at Helsinki Airport-owner Finavia Oyj, said in...
25 Apr, 2015, 02.35 AM IST
Scouting for investments in internet ventures: SoftBank invites Urban Ladder, Yepme and Swipe to TokyoUrban Ladder, Yepme and Swipe were among 15 companies that met with SoftBank chairman during his visit to India last month.
07 Nov, 2014, 07.04 AM IST
PM Narendra Modi uses soft power to hardsell strategic messagePM seems to have shrewdly used "soft power" symbolism to boost the profile of a visit billed as a major international engagement.
04 Sep, 2014, 09.40 AM IST
'Bitcoin Jesus' Roger Ver calls rich to his tax-free paradiseThe ever-expanding universe of what you can buy with bitcoins includes a hotel stay in Rome, a kimono in Tokyo, and cable TV in the US.
18 Jun, 2014, 08.02 AM IST
- Sony and Sharp launch e-readers, tablets in Japan
Sony, battling Amazon and Apple in the electronic book reader race, on Friday launched its Reader range in Japan along with a dedicated vir...
10 Dec, 2010, 04.25 PM IST
- Hackers now bleed credit cards dry
‘Bleeding’ or ‘slicing’ of credit cards is becoming increasingly prevalent in India and it is rarely reported.
27 Dec, 2006, 12.58 AM IST