PISA problem-solving test, Singapore and Korea top
In the PISA problem-solving test, students from Korea and Japan came top. Students who do well in the OECD PISA first assessment of creative...
Asia Pacific economic recovery gaining traction
The Asia Pacific economic recovery is gaining ground, but more focus is required on improving higher production efficiency, supported by a more innovation-friendly business...
How much should you spend on a car?
When it comes to buying a car you have the freedom to spend as much as you want - as long as it is...
Cement giants Lafarge Holcim merger talks
A Lafarge Holcim merger would create by far the world’s largest cement company, valued at over €30 billion ($41 billion). The two companies, Lafarge...
What determines the price of gold?
Gold is one of the most sought after precious metals that has been used in coinage and jewelry before recorded history.
It is also one...
Investment options and their risks – where to invest your money?
When it comes to investing your money there are plenty of options which primarily vary according to the level of risk you are willing...
Is investing in stocks risky?
Is investing in stocks risky? Simply put the answer is yes; there are a number of factors that make stocks risky.
Unlike fixed income securities,...
Semiconductor sales up 11.4% in February 2014
Semiconductor sales worldwide in February reached $25.87 billion, or 11.4% higher than in February 2013, the largest year-on-year increase in three years, according to...
US March employment 192,000 new jobs added
US March employment (non-farm) figures registered 192,000 new jobs, slightly less than February’s revised 197,000. The US unemployment rate remained unchanged at 6.7% in...
US February exports $190.4 billion
US February exports of goods and services totaled $190.4 billion, the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), part of the US Commerce Department, announced on...