Amazon fined for intrusive worker monitoring in France
France’s privacy watchdog, CNIL, has wielded its authority, slapping Amazon’s French warehouse business with a hefty 32 million euro fine ($35 million) for what it [more…]
A Thai woman could go to jail after her friend took her pet lion cub in a Bentley
A viral video has stirred controversy in Pattaya City, as it shows a foreigner cruising around in a luxury convertible with a lion cub casually [more…]
Puma’s financial results hit by Argentina’s currency devaluation
German sports apparel retailer Puma announced today that its financial results for the fourth quarter of 2023 and the full year were impacted by Argentina’s [more…]
Tragic collision in Mongolian capital, firefighters killed, and 11 injured in explosive crash
In the heart of Ulaanbaatar, the Mongolian capital, a truck carrying 60 tons of liquefied natural gas and a car collided at a bustling intersection [more…]
Netflix surges as subscriber numbers soar and WWE deal announced
Shares of Netflix soared by 7% after the closing bell on Tuesday following the company’s announcement of a substantial increase in subscribers during the fourth [more…]
Procter & Gamble’s SK-II brand hit by anti-Japanese sentiment in China
Procter & Gamble (P&G) faced a significant setback as its high-end SK-II skin-care brand experienced a sharp 34% decline in sales within the greater China [more…]
Alphabet cuts ties with A.I. data firm, Appen, impacting thousands of workers
Alphabet, the parent company of Google, has severed its contractual ties with Appen, an Australian artificial intelligence data firm. This decision comes after a strategic [more…]
Former Forager CEO launches Cargado, aiming to revolutionize U.S.-Mexico cross-border logistics
Founder and former CEO of Forager, Matt Silver, has recently announced the launch of Cargado, a new venture focused on creating an integrated platform for [more…]
Swiss trade delegates engage in talks on cultural and economic collaboration with Tainan, Taiwan
The Trade Office of Swiss Industries Director Claudia Fontana Tobiassen and other Swiss officials engaged in discussions with Tainan Mayor Huang Wei-che in Tainan, aiming [more…]
Shenzhen Bay checkpoint to open 24 hours during Lunar New Year to accommodate mainland Chinese tourists
During the upcoming Lunar New Year holiday, the Shenzhen Bay checkpoint will operate around the clock for five consecutive days, from February 9 to 13, [more…]