Alibaba Reinvents Its Consumer Strategy With AI Integration Alibaba has officially released a new AI chatbot helper, which is part of its reinvigorated drive to win over customers. The corporation is making this step because it is up against tough competition from big Chinese IT companies like ByteDance and Tencent. You can now get the…
Tether Expands Into U.S. Markets Tether, the issuer of the world’s largest stablecoin, has officially entered the U.S. market with two major announcements. The company is launching a new U.S.-regulated token called USAT and appointing former White House advisor Bo Hines as CEO of its U.S. operations. These moves highlight Tether’s renewed focus on regulatory…
Long-Term Support for Boeing 787 Fleet Japan Airlines (JAL) has renewed its maintenance partnership with Collins Aerospace through a new 10-year FlightSense™ contract. The agreement covers more than 50 Boeing 787-8 and 787-9 aircraft in JAL’s fleet, along with future deliveries planned through 2035. By securing this deal, JAL ensures consistent access to MRO services…
South Korea’s leading retailer, Lotte Shopping Co. Ltd., hosted its 2025 CEO IR Day at The Westin Singapore on September 17, marking its third consecutive year in the city. The event reinforced the company’s long-term commitment to Southeast Asia expansion, AI-powered retail transformation, and shareholder value creation. Lotte Shopping’s Global Vision Vice Chairman and Group…
Microsoft Tightens Its RTO Policy Microsoft has officially informed employees that its flexible remote-work era is ending. A new internal memo reveals the company’s push to bring more staff back to its offices, especially within its AI and cloud divisions. The memo outlines expectations for in-office attendance and notes that managers will be held accountable…
The Raid That Stunned an Ally Nearly 500 armed officers stormed Hyundai Motor Group’s EV battery plant construction site in Georgia, detaining 475 workers—most of them South Korean nationals. Workers described the raid as chaotic, with some hiding in ducts and others fleeing into a sewage pond before being caught. The incident immediately froze construction…
Marcos Highlights the Importance of Collaboration President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday called on business executives from the Philippines and Cambodia to deepen cooperation in key sectors. Speaking at the CEO B2B Networking Roundtable in Phnom Penh, he stressed the value of building on growing economic relations to support modernization and sustainable growth. The gathering…
Tesla’s Unprecedented Compensation Plan Tesla has proposed a historic pay package for CEO Elon Musk that could be worth as much as $1 trillion over the next decade. The deal would grant Musk up to 423.7 million additional Tesla shares, but only if the company’s valuation soars to $8.5 trillion—about eight times higher than today…
Trump’s Legal Battle Over Tariffs The sweeping tariffs that President Donald Trump imposed during his second term are facing a major legal challenge. A recent federal appeals court ruling found that Trump unlawfully used the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose these duties on several countries. The court’s decision, if upheld, could have…
Libreville Embraces Digital Transformation for Revenue Collection The City of Libreville has officially launched a groundbreaking new digital platform designed to digitise its municipal revenue collection. This significant initiative, which took place on July 29 at City Hall, marks a crucial step towards modernising the city’s financial management systems. The launch event was chaired by…
