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Amazon chief Jeff Bezos surpasses Gates as the richest person
Photo by James Duncan Davidson from Portland /Wikimedia Commons With a fortune topping $90 billion for the first time ever, Amazon Chief Executive Officer Jeff Bezos is now the richest person in the world, ahead of...July 27, 2017 1590 0 -
Pakistan invites US multinationals to invest in the country amid economic turnaround
Pakistan is inviting the U.S. multinational firms to explore D.C.investment opportunities in Pthe South Asian country that has shown remarkable economic resilience in recent years and offers a favorable business climate. Speaking to the representatives of...July 21, 2017 1397 0 -
Artificial Intelligence likely to contribute $ 15.7 trillion to world economy by 2030
As economists and IT leaders wonder about promise and perils of robots and ever new automated machines on jobs and governance, a new report this week said Artificial Intelligence could contribute a massive $ 15.7 trillion...July 1, 2017 1989 0 -
Trump signs ‘Buy American-Hire American’ order; seeks H1-B Visa reform
President Donald Trump has issued an executive order, directing federal agencies to propose reform to the H-1B Visa program used to hire skilled foreign workers in order to “shift the program back to its original intent...April 19, 2017 1314 0 -
Amazon’s new e-commerce warehouse in Frederick County to create 1,000 jobs
Amazon will establish an e-commerce warehouse and distribution operation in Frederick County, creating more than 1,000 new jobs, Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe’ s office said. The company plans to construct a new, one million-square-foot facility in...March 29, 2017 1459 0 -
Pakistan’s economy to grow at 5.2 percent in 2017 in continuing upsurge
Gwadar Deepsea Port, Photo by Umargondal via Wikimedia Commons Continuing its upward growth trajectory, Pakistan’s GDP growth is expected to rise to 5.2 percent in the current financial year ending June 30, 2017. According to the...January 11, 2017 1152 0 -
US dollar rises to 14-year peak amid strong economic indicators
The US dollar soared to a 14-year peak as upbeat outlook of the American economy drove 2017 start of trading to higher levels in the market. The greeback’s rise against other currencies builds on three months...January 4, 2017 1083 0 -
Minimum wage raise in several states at the start of 2017
Times Square in Manhattan Photo by Chensiyuan (chensiyuan) via Wikimedia Commons In a development likely to lift income levels for millions of workers, 19 U.S. states raised the minimum wage Monday as Americans celebrated the start...January 2, 2017 1001 0 -
How technology is shaping shopping trends and commerce
What do you like most about visiting malls and stores for shopping? Feeling the instant joy of touching new clothes, jewelry, wearing shoes, or holding the latest gadget in the palm of your hand? Excitement and...December 26, 2016 1104 0 -
Investor confidence grows as US economy continues impressive growth
Wall Street New York Photo Credit : CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=243386 Call it continuation of economic growth resulting fom President Barack Obama’s policies or ‘Trump Bump’ in the form of stock exchange upsurge from President-elect Donald...December 22, 2016 943 0