Singapore’s strategic play in Southeast Asia’s thriving gaming scene
Singapore has its sights set on Southeast Asia’s burgeoning video gaming market, valued at an impressive US$5 billion (S$6.9 billion), with a staggering 270 million [more…]
Nike struggles to keep pace in running and lifestyle categories, falling behind in innovation
Nike’s recent world record-setting moment with marathon runner Kelvin Kiptum wearing the Alphafly 3 gave the sportswear giant a glimmer of hope in the super-shoe [more…]
United Airlines enhances economy passenger boarding process, aiming to save two-minutes
United Airlines, a renowned American carrier with a rich aviation history dating back to the early 20th century, seeks to address the boarding process of [more…]
CVS removes cough and cold treatments with phenylephrine following recommendation by doctors
CVS Health is making a proactive move by discontinuing certain cough-and-cold treatments that contain an ingredient deemed ineffective by medical professionals and researchers. Specifically, the [more…]
Major U.S. banks cut 20,000 jobs despite strong economy, JPMorgan bucks trend
Throughout the year, the largest American banks have been discreetly letting go of employees, with further substantial reductions on the horizon. Despite an economy that [more…]
Chinese tech giants Alibaba, Tencent, and others invest in Zhipu, China’s AI contender to OpenAI
Zhipu, a rising star in China’s artificial intelligence landscape, recently announced substantial financial backing from tech giants like Alibaba and Tencent, marking an investment of [more…]
Thailand’s Prime Minister remains committed to $15 Billion digital cash stimulus plan amid concerns
The Thai government’s ambitious $15 billion digital cash stimulus program has generated a mix of anticipation and skepticism among the public, economists, and businesses. While [more…]
Cambodia’s largest new China funded international airport opens in Siem Reap province
China-backed Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport is now the primary access point to the iconic Angkor Archaeological Complex. The first flight, operated by Bangkok Airways, touched [more…]
Philippine defense chief restricts military personnel from using AI portrait apps for security concerns
The Philippine Defense Secretary, Gilberto Teodoro Jr., issued an official memorandum on October 14, instructing all defense personnel, including the 163,000-member military, to avoid using [more…]
Canada withdraws 41 diplomats from India amid immunity threat
A recent development has seen forty-one Canadian diplomats departing from India in the midst of a diplomatic dispute related to the murder of a Sikh [more…]