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AIG Combines Roles of Chief Executive and Chairman
Business, Published on 10/09/2021
» American International Group Inc. Chief Executive Peter Zaffino will add the role of company chairman, a move signaling the board's support for him over the long haul.
Hollywood Movies Flood Piracy Sites Hours After Release
Business, Published on 27/08/2021
» Millions of people are watching high-quality, pirated online versions of Hollywood's top movies sooner than ever after their releases, undermining potential ticket sales and subscriber growth as the industry embraces streaming.
Toyota Q1 net profit rockets to $8.2bn, forecast unchanged
AFP, Published on 04/08/2021
» TOKYO: Toyota said Wednesday that net profit jumped more than 460% in the first quarter, boosted by strong sales fuelled by the recovery from the coronavirus crisis.
Tencent Plummets as China Calls Online Gaming 'Opium for the Mind'
Business, Published on 04/08/2021
» Shares of Tencent Holdings Ltd. and rivals plummeted Tuesday after a state-owned Chinese newspaper criticized online gaming as "opium for the mind," fueling investor concerns that the companies' popular games could be swept up into a broader regulatory crackdown.
Has Asia lost its way?
Asia focus, Published on 26/07/2021
» For over seven decades, Asian countries have steered their way through all kinds of difficulties and managed to emerge stronger. Remarkably high rates of economic growth, strong trade and investment and sound development policies have all contributed to a marked improvement in the quality of life of their citizens.
Credit Suisse Cuts Business With SoftBank and Its Founder, Son
Business, Published on 21/06/2021
» Credit Suisse Group AG and SoftBank Group Corp. chief executive Masayoshi Son recently dissolved a longstanding personal lending relationship and the bank clamped down on transactions with his company, according to regulatory filings and people familiar with the matter.
Amazon buying MGM studios, boosts streaming ambitions
AFP, Published on 27/05/2021
» WASHINGTON: Amazon has agreed to buy the storied MGM studios for $8.45 billion, the companies said on Wednesday, giving the US tech giant a vast content library to further its ambitions in streaming.
Gojek to merge with Tokopedia to create Indonesia tech giant
Bloomberg News, Published on 17/05/2021
» Indonesia’s ride-hailing and payments giant Gojek agreed to combine with e-commerce pioneer PT Tokopedia to create the largest internet company in the world’s fourth most-populous nation.
How ByteDance Could Take a Bite Out of Tencent
Business, Published on 28/04/2021
» ByteDance, the owner of TikTok, has been attracting eyeballs to its viral apps. Now it's eyeing an even bigger prize: success in games.
Musk to Add 'Saturday Night Live' Host to His Résumé
Business, Published on 27/04/2021
» Elon Musk will soon be adding another unusual title to his résumé: Saturday Night Live host.