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Amazon launches larger version of Kindle Fire tablet
Online shopping giant Amazon has begun shipping a large screen, high definition version of its popular Kindle Fire tablets. Amazon started shipping the device on November 15, 2012 ahead of schedule, so as to challenge Apple’s iPad in pre-Christmas...
Bike helmet design chosen for Tokyo national stadium
A huge bicycle helmet styled design has been approved by the Japanese sports chief on November 15, 2012 for the country’s new national sports stadium. The design of its new stadium will take centre stage if it wins the right to host the...
Toyota recalls 2.77 million vehicles once again
Auto manufacturer Toyota has once again announced a global recall of more than 2.77 million vehicles. The vehicles have been recalled over water pump and steering problems and is the latest blow for the company in terms of vehicle safety.
Japans...
Panasonic to cut 10,000 more jobs to earn profit
Electronics manufacturer Panasonic’s 88 business units are losing money. So far just half of these units have met the 5% operating margin. The information on the financial condition of the company was given by the Japanese electronic group’s...
No diesel fuel shortage this year in China
For the past few years, China has been facing a diesel fuel shortage very winter. This year however, Shanghai based energy consultant ICIS C1 Energy said that the country will not face any fuel shortage as a result of weak industrial activity...
Burma earthquake – 12 feared dead as search for survivors continues
Northern Burma was jolted with by a strong earthquake on November 11, 2012, which collapsed a bridge and also damaged ancient Buddhist pagodas. As many as 12 people are feared to be dead as the underdeveloped mining region said that some mines...
President Pranab Mukherjee launches Aakash 2 tablet in India
After a long wait, the much talked about tablet Aakash 2 has been launched by Indian President Pranab Mukherjee on November 11, 2012. The tablet has been designed, developed and manufactured by DataWind Ltd for supply to IIT Bombay.
In the...
Potted vegetables becoming popular in Chinese village
The Niuyi village village in China has carried on its tradition of growing vegetables using highly developed methods. It has improved its planting base with the help of advanced agricultural science technology and have also released their brand...
Lenovo dominates PC market as global market leader
Chinese-based computer manufacturer Lenovo Group said that it has become the global market leader in consumer and notebook personal computers. The company has posted a 13% rise in its second quarter net profit.
The net profit for three months...
Qantas announces 400 job cuts to focus on Asia
Australian based airline carrier Qantas announced on November 8, 2012, that it will be slashing around 400 maintenance jobs, as a part of a restructure aimed at cutting costs and shifting focus to Asia. Qantas also said that the cuts would...