China’s C919 breaks ground at Singapore Airshow, posing challenge to Airbus and Boeing dominance
China’s ambitious foray into the competitive world of passenger jets took a significant step as its homegrown aircraft, the C919, soared into the skies outside [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…]
Satcom Direct expands European presence with new Switzerland office
Satcom Direct is making waves in the business aviation world with the unveiling of its new office in Basel, Switzerland. Nestled in the heart of [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…]
Surprise drop in French inflation signals potential ECB rate cut
Consumer prices in France took a surprising dip, offering a welcome respite to wallets feeling the strain. The French statistical office INSEE confirmed that annual [more…]
DraftKings beats the odds, revenue up despite NFL setbacks, raises 2024 guidance
DraftKings, the popular sports betting company, faced a challenging quarter as it fell short of Wall Street’s expectations. Despite missing estimates on both the top [more…]
Naver shines, Kakao struggles, a tale of diverging fortunes in South Korea’s tech scene
In a tale of two tech giants, South Korea’s Naver and Kakao, both boasted record sales in 2023, but their profitability narratives couldn’t be more [more…]