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Publishers Are Investing in a Second Generation of Audio Articles
Business, Published on 14/08/2020
» Media companies used to rely on voice artists or basic text-to-audio software to turn written articles into audio stories. Now they are developing humanlike reader technology and training reporters in the art of reading out loud to help people with overflowing "to-read" lists.
Trump reimposes 10% tariff on Canadian aluminum
AFP, Published on 07/08/2020
» CLYDE, United States: President Donald Trump on Thursday announced he had ordered a 10% tariff on Canadian aluminum be reimposed, saying America's key trading partner was flooding the US market with the metal.
Slapped into Silence
Asia focus, Published on 20/07/2020
» Freedom of expression, association and peaceful assembly are fundamental human rights. They are crucial in any country that truly values public participation in development and decision-making.
Facebook Tightens Controls on Speech as Ad Boycott Grows
Business, Published on 29/06/2020
» Under mounting pressure from advertisers, Facebook Inc. said it would start labeling political speech that violates its rules and take other measures to prevent voter suppression and protect minorities from abuse.
Get a grip on bullying
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 22/06/2020
» As a corporate employee, I feel privileged that I'm able to work from home for most of the week. While the nature of my job allows me and my small team to carry on as usual, many other kinds of work require the physical presence of staff in a place of business.
Chinese Companies Fleeing New York Will Find Warm Welcome at Home
Business, Published on 27/05/2020
» Tensions between the U.S. and China have spilled into the capital markets. Many U.S.-listed Chinese companies will start to plan their trips back home.
Racism and fear in viral times
Asia focus, Published on 23/03/2020
» On Feb 24, a 23-year-old Singaporean student studying in the UK was attacked by two teenagers, the BBC reported. The selfies he took of his bloodied nose and swollen eyes went viral on social media, along with his description of the incident. The shocking images stirred widespread discussion among Asian communities online.
The pendulum is swinging
Asia focus, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 02/03/2020
» Politics in the "Land of the Free" has entered a new era with the help of social platforms and internet ubiquity. Thailand is more politically diverse than it was just a few years ago when the kingdom was divided into three camps: anti-Thaksin, pro-Thaksin and those who were just indifferent to politics.
Worst week in years as virus fear grips investors
Business, Published on 29/02/2020
» Recap: Stock markets plunged further yesterday, with equities on course for the largest weekly drop since the global financial crisis more than a decade ago, amid fears that the coronavirus could devastate the world economy.
GSB sets higher bar for 2020 lending
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 16/01/2020
» State-owned Government Savings Bank (GSB) aims to extend loans worth 550 billion baht and raise the customer base to cover 41% of the country's population this year.