A 2020 gift guide for the tech-savvy traveler
What are the best tech travel devices for the coming year? From wireless earphones and keys to laptop chargers and photo managers, here are creative gadgets that can make 2020 travel more comfortable.
Uber had 6,000 US sexual assault reports in two years
The figures come as the ride-hailing company is under intense pressure globally over safety issues.
World Bank adopts $1 billion-plus annual China lending plan over US objections
The World Bank said its board on Thursday adopted a new plan to aid China with $1 billion to $1.5 billion in low-interest loans annually through June 2025.
How the egg box became a million dollar idea
The BBC’s Aaron Heslehurst explains how the egg box became a million dollar idea.
Bug busters: The tech behind new vaccines
A revolution in the way vaccines are developed is raising hopes of faster protection from deadly infections.
Global economy will recover in the second half of 2020, says UBS Global Wealth Management
Global growth will recover in the second half of 2020 as the trade war between Washington and Beijing eases and central banks’ monetary policies come into effect says UBS Global Wealth Management.
The ‘most difficult’ decision that helped create a $9 billion start-up
An initial public offering is a signal of success for many entrepreneurs. But for Coupang founder Bom Kim, it was a wake up call to do better.
Governments are adopting different strategies for reducing their carbon footprint
Around the world, governments are tapping renewable sources to fuel the growing demand for energy. CNBC’s Nessa Anwar evaluates which countries are having the most success and the challenges that still lie ahead.
Thomas Cook customers face refund delays
One in three of the first Thomas Cook customers to claim refunds will not be paid within the 60-day target.
DeepMind co-founder Mustafa Suleyman switches to Google
The man behind controversial Streams app is to join Google to develop AI solutions.