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Police end pro-Palestinian rally at French university
Published on 03/05/2024
» PARIS - Police entered France’s prestigious Sciences Po university on Friday and removed student activists who had occupied its buildings in protest against Israel’s conduct in its war against Hamas in Gaza.
Japan, US, Australia, Philippines agree on rules-based Indo-Pacific
Kyodo News, Published on 03/05/2024
» HAWAII - The defence ministers from Japan, the United States, Australia and the Philippines on Thursday pledged to maintain the rules-based order in the Indo-Pacific region, where concerns are growing over China's increasing assertiveness.
What is a song?
New York Times, Published on 03/05/2024
» NEW YORK - For most music fans, a song is a simple thing to define: It is the melodies, the lyrics, the grooves that come out of your speakers.
TikTok, Universal Music Group seal new deal to return Taylor Swift, BTS, other artists to hit short video app
Published on 03/05/2024
» HONG KONG: TikTok is bringing back many of the world's most popular recording artists - including Taylor Swift, BTS and Drake - under a new licensing deal with Universal Music Group (UMG), even as the hit short video platform faces a sell-or-ban ultimatum from the United States government.
BGRIM takes 40% stake in ThreeEightSix
Business, Published on 03/05/2024
» B.Grimm Power Plc (BGRIM) announced an investment of roughly US$3.39 million to acquire a 40% shareholding in ThreeEightSix Holdings Ltd, an independent power producer, aiming to penetrate the clean energy market in the Middle East.
AirAsia spreads its wings with launch of Cambodian carrier
Business, Published on 03/05/2024
» AirAsia is banking on tourism growth within Southeast Asia to establish its latest airline -- AirAsia Cambodia -- with inaugural flights getting underway on Thursday.
Philippines summons Chinese diplomat over South China Sea flare-up
Reuters, Published on 02/05/2024
» MANILA - The Philippines summoned a Chinese diplomat on Thursday to protest Beijing's use of water cannon against Filipino vessels at a disputed shoal in the South China Sea, describing it as harassment and "dangerous manoeuvres".
Microsoft pledges $2.2bn in AI investment in Malaysia
Bloomberg News, Published on 02/05/2024
» KUALA LUMPUR - Microsoft Corp will invest US$2.2 billion to build digital infrastructure in Malaysia, the latest in a series of big-ticket bets on Asia’s rising prominence as a technology market.
TOA Unveils Green Mission for Net Zero by 2050
Published on 02/05/2024
» TOA Paint (Thailand) Public Company Limited, or TOA, has unveiled its Green Mission policy, reinforcing its position as a leader in the decorative paint and construction materials market with a comprehensive roadmap to achieve Net Zero emissions by 2050. This initiative aims to integrate sustainable practices into the organisation, strengthening its success by obtaining the highest Carbon Footprint Reduction (CFR) labels for 40 products, as it grows into its 60th year with the sustainable resilience.
New Chinese aircraft carrier begins sea trials
Published on 01/05/2024
» China on Wednesday began sea trials of the Fujian, its most advanced and first homemade aircraft carrier, state media said.