Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 15 August, 2015 3:29 am

ETIHAD AIRWAYS STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP DELIVERING STRONG RESULTS FOR INDIAN CARRIER

The strategic investment of Etihad Airways into Jet Airways is delivering strong results for both airlines across areas including network growth, revenue enhancement and operational and cost improvements, senior executives from the airlines said today.   Speaking at a media conference in ...

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Business & Money | Saturday 15 August, 2015 2:51 am

Macy’s Forms Joint Venture with Fung Retailing to Test e-commerce in China

Macy’s, Inc. (NYSE:M) today announced it has formed a free-standing joint venture with Hong Kong-based Fung Retailing Limited (a privately-held enterprise; see footnote below) to explore retailing in China, one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing consumer...

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Cars & Autos | Saturday 15 August, 2015 2:33 am

It's All about "Anticipation" as Lexus Design Award 2016 Opens for Entries

Lexus International has announced its call for entries for the Lexus Design Award 2016. First launched in 2013 to foster the growth of ideas that can contribute to society, this international design competition aims to support up-and-coming creators from around the world.   The theme for ...

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Business & Money | Saturday 15 August, 2015 12:13 am

The Coca-Cola Company Names James Quincey President and Chief Operating Officer

The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO) today announced James Quincey has been named President and Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective immediately. As President and COO, Quincey will have responsibility for all of the Company's operating units worldwide. He will report directly to Chairman and...

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Cars & Autos | Friday 14 August, 2015 3:31 am

Audi at the Ko-HAF research initiative

At Audi, piloted driving means safe, comfortable driving in partnership. Because of this, the company has been actively involved in the Ko-HAF research initiative, which develops standards and solutions for cooperative highly-automated driving. Audi will introduce piloted driving in the next...

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Technology & IT | Friday 14 August, 2015 2:22 am

Samsung Stays Ahead of the Curve with Bold, Big Screen Smartphones

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., announced today the global launch of the Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ and Galaxy Note5. Both devices represent Samsung’s commitment to the big screen smartphone market, which Samsung boldly pioneered in 2011 with the original Galaxy Note.    The...

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Healthcare | Friday 14 August, 2015 1:45 am

High risk groups should take precautions against Pneumococcal disease during mass gatherings

With the Hajj pilgrimage only a month away, doctors are urging travelers as well as residents in KSA to adopt preventive measures well in advance to avoid pneumococcal disease. Mass gatherings are associated with the spread of infectious disease. The incidence rate of invasive pneumococcal...

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Technology & IT | Friday 14 August, 2015 1:28 am

Lenovo 1st Quarter FY15-16: Tough Markets, Solid Results

Lenovo Group (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY): Revenue was US$10.7 billion, up 3 percent; excluding foreign exchange impacts, revenues were up 10 percent year-over-year Lenovo grew its PC market share in all geographies for record high 20.6 percent share* Pre-tax income before non-cash,...

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Technology & IT | Thursday 13 August, 2015 12:54 pm

Panasonic introduces new MB2100 Series Printers

Boasting 24-ppm Quick Duplexing, Panasonic Middle East and Africa (PMMAF)'s new Multi-Function printers, KX-MB2168 and KX-MB2128, will give every organization an immediate and dramatic boost in productivity. With quick duplexing, it is possible to print out double-sided documents at a rate of...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 13 August, 2015 12:43 pm

IHG to Launch Holiday Inn Express in Krabi, Thailand

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world's leading hotel companies, has signed a management agreement with U&N Hospitality Company Limited for a 222-room Holiday Inn Express on the popular Ao Nang Beach in Krabi, Thailand. The hotel will mark the entry of Holiday...

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