HSBC Holdings Plc, struggling to contain a scandal over tax evasion at its private bank, reported lower- than-expected fourth-quarter profit as costs and conduct provisions rose. The shares slumped the most since 2011.
Forget the frightening androids of dystopian sci-fi, the future of robots is cute polar bears that can lift elderly people into and out of bed.
Aiming to undercut Apple's latest hit service, Google is teaming up with three major US wireless carriers to prod more people into using its mobile wallet.
Prime Minister's ambitious plan could hold the key to boosting nation's economic growth
The plunge in oil prices has claimed another prominent victim.
Walt Disney Co has promoted the head of its consumer-products unit, Bob Chapek, to theme-parks chairman, replacing Tom Staggs.
Politicians of all ideologies have failed American workers in an era of rising corporate profits and declining wages, the top US labor leader said on Monday, vowing to pressure candidates running for president in 2016 to address the issue.
Ask Beijing residents about their favorite place to eat lamb, and you'll stir a lively debate.
Lamb is one of the most popular meats around the world, enjoyed for its versatility and health benefits. It's central to the Mediterranean diet, often credited for the long life and vitality of the people in that region and their low incidence of cardiovascular disease. A 3-ounce serving of cooked lamb provides about 175 calories, with total fat content about 8 grams.
Tony Webb from the United Kingdom established the music education center Toning Drum Percussion in Beijing in 2003.
"Imagine that you are in a zoo. What does a running horse sound like?" Liu Rui asks.
While most people will return to their hometown for the traditional family reunion during Spring Festival, Li Shangjie, a 79-year-old retiree in Qinghai province, had flown with his wife to Haikou, capital of Hainan province.
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