Tech Entrepreneurs Flock to Ho Chi Minh City
Online entrepreneurs are moving their businesses from Western nations to Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City.
Chinese Businesses Struggle as Economy Slows
Economists are debating the possibility that China’s economy could have a “hard-landing” or lengthy recession.
Small Crowds at Texas Oil Technology Conference
Low oil prices have reduced oil exploration and development activity around the world.
General Motors, Lyft Partner to Develop Driverless Taxis
The American car-maker General Motors and Lyft Incorporated, a ride-sharing service, reportedly will start testing GM automobiles as driverless taxis.
US Tech Industry Blamed for High Cost of Housing
Housing costs are rising in northern California because of a small supply of rental apartments and growing demand for them by technology workers.
iPhone Sales Fall, Ending Apple’s Record Growth
Apple is the world’s most valuable company.
High Demand from Investors for Special US Visas
The number of people from other countries — especially China — who want to invest in the United States in exchange for a permanent resident visa reached its highest level in 2015.
Japan’s Yen Gains in Value against US Dollar
The Japanese yen has risen to its highest value in relation to the United States dollar in one and one half years.
New Study Shows Best, Worst Pay for Women
American women who work as computer programmers, chefs and dentists earn 28 percent less than men doing the same jobs.
Amazon Customer Banned for Too Many Returns
Tuan Do of New York says Amazon has banned him from shopping on that website.