Canon allocates 8% of its annual spending on research and development
Canon opened a regional office in Egypt for MENA and expanded recruitment of Egyptian employees
SMEs may be the key for a better Egyptian economy, but does the government care?
Small- and medium-sized enterprises (SME) may be the best solution for Egypt’s poor economic state. SMEs have the ability to provide a large number of jobs to subdue unemployment and…
US, Cuba to launch regular commercial flights
After a gap of over 50 years, regular air services between the US and Cuba are resuming, underscoring the mending of ties between the two erstwhile Cold War foes. There…
Apple, Ireland and US slam record EU anti-trust ruling
Apple will fight an EU demand for 13 billion euros in back taxes in Ireland. The United States has warned that the EU's order could damage trans-Atlantic economic ties.
Kurdish fighters in Syria ‘agree to ceasefire’ with Turkey
Turkey has yet to confirm the truce after launching an offensive against the "Islamic State" and Kurdish forces in northern Syria. But Kurdish-backed militas said they would continue to negotiate…
Olympics: Former IOC exec Hickey leaves prison, must stay in Brazil
The former head of the European Olympic Committee (EOC), Ireland’s Patrick Hickey, has left prison in Rio de Janeiro.
Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton battle for disgruntled voters
Many Americans find the major presidential candidates unappealing and are looking for alternatives. Whichever candidate is more successful at wooing disaffected voters could have a major advantage at the polls.
Greece launches controversial auction for TV licenses
Greece's left-wing government of Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has started an auction for private television licenses. Opposition leaders spoke of market interference, saying they would not recognize the results.