Thailand hosts a UFO music festival in a city where a Buddhist UFO sect claims to have communicated with extraterrestrial beings for over two decades, naming it the 'Area 51 of Asia.' (Photo: Neil Shelley)
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Entertainment Thailand

Thailand’s first UFO Music Festival unveils galactic beliefs and extraterrestrial tourism

  • Post Date 01/19/2024

Thailand’s first UFO music festival, held at Khao Kala, unveiled a celestial spectacle as a shimmering vessel appeared in the twilight sky, confirming the beliefs [more…]

Japan Airlines has appointed Mitsuko Tottori, its first female president, marking a significant milestone. Tottori, a senior managing executive officer, will assume the presidency on April 1. (Photo: Traicy Global)
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Business Japan

Japan Airlines appoints first female president, Mitsuko Tottori, in a bid to address gender gap

  • Post Date 01/19/2024

In a landmark move, Japan Airlines (JAL) has named Mitsuko Tottori as its first female president, marking a significant step in the company’s efforts to [more…]

The European Union's competition watchdog is aiming to thwart Amazon's proposed $1.7 billion purchase of iRobot, the company behind the Roomba vacuum cleaner. (Photo: iRobot)
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European Union Technology U.S.

iRobot faces setback as EU antitrust watchdog intends to block Amazon’s acquisition

  • Post Date 01/19/2024

Shares of iRobot took a nosedive, dropping over 33% in extended trading on Thursday, following reports that the European Union’s antitrust watchdog is gearing up [more…]

Saudi Arabia and Singapore are striving to strengthen their strategic partnership in the fields of the digital economy and technology. (Photo: Davos 2024)
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Saudi Arabia Singapore Trending

Saudi Arabia and Singapore discuss strengthening digital partnership at Davos

  • Post Date 01/18/2024

Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Abdullah Al-Swaha, engaged in talks with his Singaporean counterpart, Josephine Teo, during the World Economic Forum in [more…]

A groundbreaking new agreement signed by Turkish company Tosyali Holding is paving the way for a $5 billion steel plant in Saudi Arabia. (Photo: Tosyali)
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Business Saudi Arabia Turkey

Turkey’s Tosyali signs $5 billion deal for steel plant in Saudi Arabia, eyes expansion across Africa and Europe

  • Post Date 01/18/2024

Turkish industrial conglomerate Tosyali Holding has inked a monumental deal to construct a $5 billion steel plant in Saudi Arabia, as revealed by the company’s [more…]

China's internet regulator is conducting a security review of Shein, as the company will need approval from both U.S. and Chinese agencies for its U.S. IPO. (Photo: NurPhoto | Getty Images)
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Business China U.S.

China’s Shein faces regulatory review ahead of U.S. IPO

  • Post Date 01/18/2024

China’s leading fast-fashion brand Shein is undergoing a comprehensive security review by China’s Cyberspace Administration (CAC) as it prepares for its much-anticipated initial public offering [more…]

Switzerland's Meyer Burger Technology has announced plans to close its solar module manufacturing facilities in Germany. (Photo: Meyer Burger Technology)
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Business Germany Switzerland

Meyer Burger Technology to close solar module manufacturing facilities in Germany

  • Post Date 01/17/2024

Switzerland-based Meyer Burger Technology has revealed plans to shut down its solar module manufacturing facilities in Germany, citing a challenging market environment in Europe. The [more…]

Volkswagen, the German behemoth, is currently engaged in discussions with France's Blue Solutions, a company that is known for manufacturing solid-state batteries for Daimler electric buses. (Photo: European Auto News)
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Business France Germany U.S.

Volkswagen’s quest for EV batteries, exploring options beyond QuantumScape

  • Post Date 01/17/2024

Volkswagen has been at the forefront of the electric vehicle (EV) revolution, with ambitions to develop solid-state batteries that promise longer ranges and shorter charging [more…]

Following a lawsuit by the Justice Department aimed at preventing the merger, a federal judge has halted JetBlue Airways’ acquisition of its budget competitor, Spirit Airlines. (Photo: Flyer Talk)
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Business U.S.

Federal Judge blocks JetBlue’s acquisition of Spirit Airlines

  • Post Date 01/17/2024

In a significant blow to JetBlue Airways, a federal judge has blocked its $3.8 billion purchase of Spirit Airlines after the Justice Department sued to [more…]