Finland stays in Eurovision contest despite controversy over Israel
In a surprising turn of events, Finnish public broadcaster Yle has confirmed that it will not withdraw from the Eurovision Song Contest, despite earlier threats [more…]
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McDonald’s Japan takes a green leap, introduces plastic bag charge
McDonald’s Japan is making waves in the fast-food industry with its latest sustainability efforts. The company has announced plans to introduce a plastic bag charge [more…]
Air Canada directed to reimburse passenger over chatbot error
In a recent ruling that could set a precedent for customer service interactions involving AI, Air Canada has been ordered to reimburse a passenger who [more…]
EDF’s nuclear power surge propels company to €10 billion profit in 2023
French energy giant EDF announced on Friday a remarkable turnaround, swinging from a €17.9 billion loss in 2022 to a net profit of €10 billion [more…]
Taiwanese livestreamer’s kidnapping stunt goes awry in Cambodia
In a bizarre turn of events, a Taiwanese national, Chen Neng-chuan, known online as “Goodnight Chicken,” found himself in hot water after a livestream stunt [more…]
Hong Kong’s “Chubby Hearts” event sparks transparency debate
The unveiling of the “Chubby Hearts Hong Kong” art installations was supposed to be a celebration of creativity and love. Instead, it has sparked a [more…]
Myanmar’s military government activates conscription law, plans to draft 60,000 annually
Myanmar’s military government made a surprising move on Wednesday, announcing its intention to draft 60,000 young men and women annually for military service under its [more…]
Singapore boosts corporate taxes on multinationals, commits $1 billion to AI development in 2024 budget
Singapore is gearing up for some changes in its financial landscape, with Finance Minister Lawrence Wong announcing a shift in corporate tax policies and a [more…]
South Korea announces $56.97 billion support package for key sectors and small businesses
In a bid to bolster key sectors and aid small businesses grappling with high interest rates, South Korea has announced a substantial financial support program [more…]
China’s stock market outlook divides global investors despite policy intervention
The latest reports on China’s stock market have highlighted the divergent strategies of hedge funds and state investment funds. While hedge funds such as Bridgewater [more…]