Actos six billion dollar damages order
Takeda Pharmaceutical has been ordered to pay $6 billion in punitive damages by a Louisiana jury over claims it had deliberately concealed cancer risks...
GSK Iraq investigation of improper conduct
A GSK Iraq investigation is underway, the British pharmaceutical giant announced Monday, less than a year after a probe into improper conduct in China....
New mortgage rules undermine availability of credit
A survey by the American Bankers Association (ABA) revealed that the new mortgage rules (Dodd-Frank regulations) restrict the availability of credit, with 80% of...
Champions League Nissan sponsorship deal
A Champions League Nissan partnership deal has been agreed between the Japan's second biggest carmaker and UEFA (Union of European Football Associations). The Champions...
Chinese economic forecast trimmed down
The World Bank’s Chinese economic forecast for 2014 has been reduced from 7.7% to 7.6%. The World Bank describes China’s first quarter of 2014...
The busiest airports 2013, Atlanta maintains top spot
The busiest airports league table among 1,105 worldwide for 2013 remains unchanged for the top six ranked positions, with Atlanta holding first place (-1.1%)...
Latin American poverty still too high
Latin American poverty is still too high, despite countries in the region having made huge strides to lift millions from the breadline, said panelists...
Professional video market grows 55% in 6 years
From 2007 to 2013 the professional video market expanded 55%, from $41 billion to $63 billion, according to IHS Technology Professional Video Research. The...
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...