Bankruptcy 'only option' for Russia's Transaero airline: minister
Bankruptcy is the only solution for Russia's second largest airline Transaero after state-controlled Aeroflot backed out of purchasing the debt-laden carrier.
Optimistic forecasts for Kazakhstani oil sector: 10th KazEnergy Forum
10th Eurasian KazEnergy Forum has gathered 2000 participants for three days in Kazakhstana's Astana city.
VW revs up recall plan, hunts for culprits in pollution scam
German auto giant Volkswagen shifted up a gear in its plans to recall millions of cars fitted with pollution-cheating software as it boosted efforts to find the masterminds behind the scam.
Yahoo to spin off Alibaba stake despite tax question
Yahoo notified US regulators that it is proceeding with plans to spin off its multi-billion-dollar stake in Alibaba despite the unanswered question of what the tax bill could be.
VW says 1.8 mn commercial vehicles fitted with emission-cheating software
German auto giant Volkswagen said that 1.8 million of its commercial vehicles worldwide are fitted with the sophisticated software enabling them to cheat emission tests.
Tesla boss Musk calls for 'random emission' testing
Tesla chief executive Elon Musk called for fossil fuel-powered cars "to be tested at random," as German giant Volkswagen's worldwide pollution cheating scandal continues.
Gates Foundation sues Petrobras, PwC over scandal
The charity foundation of multi-billionaire Microsoft founder Bill Gates has sued Petrobras and accounting giant PwC's Brazil arm over investment losses due to corruption at the Brazilian oil giant.
Porsche chief Mueller to take the wheel at VW: report
The head of German luxury sports car maker Porsche, Matthias Mueller, has been picked to succeed Martin Winterkorn as the chief executive of scandal-battered auto giant Volkswagen.
With iPhone launch, Apple eyes better customer connection
It's not just another iPhone launch. This time, Apple is pushing not only a new device, but what it says is a new relationship with its customers
Apple revving work on electric car
Apple aims to have an electric car on the road some time in the year 2019, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal.
Apple explores rules of the road for self-driving cars
The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) said that it met with Apple to discuss rules of the road regarding testing self-driving cars.
Facebook working on long-sought 'dislike' button
Facebook, pressed for years by users to add a "dislike" button, announced Tuesday it was working on the feature and will be testing it soon.
Apple TV aims to capture 'cord cutters'
The new Apple TV unveiled this week has the potential to do for television what iPhone did to mobile phones, while claiming a starring role in home entertainment.
Thousands queue at burrito house Chipotle for jobs
Another fast-food job wouldn't seem like a great change, so Marisol was one of thousands around the country who lined up for an opening at a Chipotle restaurant.
Apple presses deeper with new iPhones and more
There were new iPhones of course. But Apple also moved into the living room with an upgraded streaming TV box and unveiled an iPad Pro aimed at reviving the flagging tablet market.
Facebook business pages closer to becoming online shops
Facebook pages moved closer to replacing small business websites, announcing features designed to make it easier for shops to hawk their wares.
Tech world waits for iPhone news and hopes for magic
The tech world will have its eyes on Apple, expecting new versions of the company's coveted iPhone but hoping for magic in the form of unexpected innovation.
Microsoft buys cloud computing security startup
Microsoft said it bought an Israel-based cybersecurity startup specializing in defending programs and content in the cloud, as it expands offerings for the enterprise.
Fast food, fast jobs: Chipotle to hire 4,000 in one day
Chipotle, the burrito chain whose rocketing growth has fast-food giants like McDonald's reeling, is not slowing down: it plans to hire 4,000 new staff in one go on Wednesday.
Tesco sells South Korean unit for more than £4 bn
Troubled British retail giant Tesco agreed Monday to sell South Korean unit Homeplus to a consortium led by private equity firm MBK Partners for more than £4.0 billion.