ECONOMY

It would be a happy yearend for Australian retailers with the ka-ching of cash registers expected to ring more often for the last month of 2014. Comparison Web site finder.com.au estimates that Aussies will spend $8.3 billion for Christmas presents shopping alone.

Qantas and joint venture partner Japan Airlines will be injecting A$114 million ($97 million) into Jetstar Japan.

Canada has called on health-care volunteers to join the fight against Ebola in west Africa.

The report has showed SBN's grasp on the real strengths of New Zealand's resources and economy.

The Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) held a meeting in Vienna, Austria on Nov 27, 2014 to consider reducing output.

Canada Jetlines will soon be Canada's newest ultra low-cost carrier.

For New Zealanders in Australia, this may be an opportunity for reverse migration.

A Siberian plane whose wheels got stuck in the freezing cold was moved by passengers so it could take off, an act Russian authorities said is not allowed.

Canada's East Coast is in for an onslaught of snow, ice and rain.

Falling oil prices may be something to cheer about for the importing countries, but is a cause for concern for the oil producing countries.

Gatineau, Vancouver, Calgary, Mississauga and Ottawa will be seeing stores of Quebec-based fashion retailer Simons very soon.

Perhaps it's time to lay off your phone -- it's getting unhealthy.

A report by the McKinsey Global Institute shows that the international cost of obesity is almost as bad as smoking or armed violence.

Australia may soon allow back on its flights small scissors, tools and metal cutlery.

What you're doing might be costing you your chances at your dream job.

Here's how much NBA's royalty is getting.

Here's how the richest manage their funds.

Nickolay Lamm, 26-year-old toy maker, has created a realistic doll called Lammily, with freckles, acne, scars and tattoos.

With Apple stock surpassing the $115 mark set by analysts before, many have revised their estimates with Morgan Stanley bullish at $150 per share.

More Australians have joined the ranks of mining magnate Gina Rinehart as ultra-high net worth (UHNW) individuals, or people with net assets of at least $30 million.

Graco will be recalling a five million baby strollers in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

Australia could soon be flying aboard the new Airbus carriers of Delta Air Lines.

Virgin Australia and South African Airways have expanded their frequent flyer tie-up programme.

Walmart Canada, despite its rapid expansion plans, is feeling the heat of heavy competition by a slew of rivals.

Australia and New Zealand will no longer be pursuing the Joint Therapeutic Products Agency.

AirAsia will be slashing its number of flights to Australia.

Travellers of Air Canada will soon get to experience its new Boeing 787 Dreamliners on the Beijing, Seoul, Shanghai and Tokyo-Narita routes.

Prices of a cup of coffee as well as sandwiches in Tim Hortons are set to go up on Nov 26.

New York residents have been warned to brace for more snow this weekend.