Instagram’s co-founders Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger resign from Facebook

The development adds to the growing number of high profile executives, and co-founders leaving Facebook’s businesses. In a development that adds to the growing list of executives leaving Facebook, Instagram has notified that Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger, its co-founders, have resigned as the company’s chief executive officer and chief technical officer. Facebook has provided…

Jack Ma, co-founder of Alibaba Group Holdings Ltd steps down as executive chairman

Under Jack Ma’s stewardship Alibaba grew into an e-commerce giant that it is today. Jack Ma, Alibaba Group Holding Ltd’s executive chairman and co-founder, who is also one of China’s best known corporate leaders, is set to retire from the e-commerce giant. The former English teacher now plans on focusing on philanthropy in education. As…

Uber launches taxi-hailing app in Nagoya, Japan

The development underscores Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi’s strategy of strengthening and expanding Uber’s footprint through partnerships. On Thursday, Uber Technologies announced, it would be launching an app for taxis operating in Nagoya, Japan. The development comes in the wake of the U.S. firm trying to expand and strengthen its foothold in the country. Incidentally, Japan…

Viacom Inc demands that CBS Corp raises its merger bid $2.8 billion

The demand which incidentally underscores the wide gap between Viacom’s price expectations and CBS Corp’s offer price indicates that both companies have made little progress in talks. The synergies however have potential since it would position the combined company to better leverage its asset swhile negotiating with U.S. cable and satellite companies. As per sources…

Qualcomm Technologies Inc signs non-binding MOU with 4 Chinese companies worth $2 billion

The agreement, spanning several years, covers areas of technology related to RF Front-End components. Qualcomm Technologies Inc stated it has signed memorandums of understanding (MOU) for sales worth at least $2 billion with Xiaomi Communications, Lenovo Group, Vivo Communication Technology and the Guangdong OPPO Mobile Telecommunications Corp. On Thursday, the U.S. chipmaker disclosed that the…

Samsung Electronic’s Vice Chairman and CEO announces his departure from the company

Despite a brilliant performance in the third quarter, Samsung Electronics, the South Korean conglomerate is facing a vacuum in its top leadership which presents a never before opportunity for new generation leaders. On Friday, in a shocking revelation, Kwon Oh-hyun, Samsung Electronics Co Ltd’s CEO and Vice Chairman said he plans on stepping down from…