Apple Watch, FitBit could feel cost of U.S. tariffs
The specific products listed in customs rulings are the original Apple Watch; Fitbit’s Charge, Charge HR and Surge models; and Sonos’s Play:3, Play:5 and SUB speakers
Rolls-Royce plans for take-off in flying taxi market
Rolls-Royce said on Sunday it had drawn up plans for an electric vertical take-off and landing (EVTOL) vehicle, or flying taxi, which could carry four to five people at speeds of up to 250 miles per hour for approximately 500 miles
Axiata to divest 89% stake in Multinet Pakistan for $1
The financial performance of Multinet has been deteriorating over the last few years with the internet service provider (ISP) amassing losses of Rs754 million for the financial year ended December 31st, 2017
Slow internet services in Gwadar thwarting China’s aspirations: Report
The customs authority online system in Gwadar is plagued by delays due to slow internet connectivity said Jamaldini
Apple launches $300 million clean energy fund in China
The investment from the iPhone maker, which will be made along with 10 suppliers including Pegatron Corp and Wistron Corp over a four-year period, also comes as the United States and China lock horns over trade
98pc increase in budget allocation to boost IT sector
All the projects were funded by the indigenous resources of the government and not a single penny is taken as a foreign grant, revealed the budgetary document
Pak-China fibre optic cable set for opening today
The projects total cost is projected at $44 million and 85 percent of the loan has been provided by Exim Bank of China at a discounted rate
Pakistani banks urged to comply with EU’s GDPR rules, ensure cyber safety
KARACHI: Pakistani banks need to operate in compliance with the European Union's (EU) new personal data protection rules, as ignorance may lead...
JD.com’s finance affiliate raises $2 billion, more than doubles valuation
JD Finance will reach a valuation of 133 billion yuan ($19.8 billion) after the closing of the fundraising, it said in a statement
Careem planning to spend $150 million to launch food delivery business
CareemFood will be launched in Pakistan as soon as September and then in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, other Gulf countries, and Egypt
How tech brands are digitally hammering global FMCG giants
According to a Foreign Policy report, the cash that Apple has on-hand exceeds the GDPs of two-thirds of the world’s countries
Samsung profit growth slows on smartphone weakness
Samsung shares are down about 12 percent this year on concerns over slowing profit growth and a lack of technological innovation to drive smartphone sales
Uber in talks with Careem to acquire majority stake: Report
In January, it was reported Careem was contemplating an initial public offering (IPO) by 2019
Struggling ZTE to unveil new board in step toward U.S ban lift
Shares of China’s No.2 telecommunications equipment maker have cratered 60 percent, wiping out more than $11 billion of the company’s market valuation, since trading resumed earlier this month following a two-month hiatus
Pakistan 4th most popular country for freelancing: report
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is among the top five countries in the world when it comes to freelancing and generated a significant calculated amount...