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'My boss raped me': Japanese prosecutor's fight for justice
AFP, Published on 11/08/2025
» OSAKA - Very few women in Japan speak out about rape, and Hikari, too, kept quiet for years about her alleged assault by her boss, Osaka's former chief prosecutor.
BTS agency HYBE raided over alleged fraud trading
AFP, Published on 24/07/2025
» SEOUL — HYBE, the agency behind Korean pop (K-pop) superstars BTS, was raided by police on Thursday in connection with alleged fraudulent trading involving its founder Bang Si-hyuk, investigators said.
Properly playful
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 31/05/2024
» 'I'd probably just die one day on the job!" is what Sir Paul Smith says when asked if he is ever looking to retire. "Not today I hope, although it is quite comfortable on this sofa. When I retire would be when I feel like I can't contribute to the business any more. But at the moment, I hope and still think I can contribute. Or you can ask Michael [from my team], I'll keep my ears closed."
Netflix adds 6 million subscribers after password crackdown
AFP, Published on 20/07/2023
» SAN FRANCISCO: Netflix on Wednesday said subscriptions to the media streaming service climbed by nearly 6 million in the wake of its crackdown on password sharing.
To invest or not to invest in Thailand?
Emi Rowse, Thanyaluck Thongrompo, Sirapat Chaisarnseri, Joshua Woojung Yang, Kudun & Partners, Published on 28/06/2023
» In this post-Covid era, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) into Thailand has been on the rise, with FDI inflows and applications for investment promotions increasing 36% from the previous year (approximately $13 billion). Accordingly, Thailand's gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to increase from 2.6% in 2022, to a projected high of 3.7% in 2023.
Is the tech talent crunch over?
Business, Mbula Schoen, Published on 02/06/2023
» Following numerous announcements of layoffs across the technology industry, many tech and business leaders have concluded that the tech talent crunch is over. Appearances can be deceiving, however.
BuzzFeed, Vice woes signal crisis in digital-only media
AFP, Published on 05/05/2023
» NEW YORK: With the closure of BuzzFeed News and bankruptcy looming at Vice, the once promising world of free digital media finds itself at a crossroads, seeing ad revenues dry up at the same time as disappointed investors begin walking away.
Recovering from a data breach
Business, Yeo Siang Tiong, Published on 11/04/2023
» The trend of personal data leaks is likely to continue as our personal and work activities become increasingly digitised. Even though such leaks directly influence individuals' privacy, corporate cybersecurity is put at risk as well.
Asiasoft transforms, becomes 'Asphere'
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 08/03/2023
» Asiasoft Plc, the SET-listed game publisher and service provider, aims to take a huge leap and become a digital company under the company's new name, 'Asphere'.
TKC targeting 20% growth in net profit
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 28/02/2023
» SET-listed digital solutions provider Turnkey Communication Services (TKC) is targeting 20% growth in net profit this year, thanks to overall investment in digital infrastructure by the state and private sector, especially cybersecurity development and smart solutions.