The Australian government’s proposal to introduce strict social media regulations for children under 16 has sparked significant debate, pitting concerns over child safety against freedom of expression and the logistical challenges of enforcement. While the bill aims to implement some of the most...

A massive cybersecurity breach of telecommunications companies, allegedly linked to China, has raised serious concerns about the integrity of U.S. telecom infrastructure. Mark Warner, Chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, called it “the worst telecom hack in our nation’s history,” a...

Hyundai Motor is entering the competitive electric vehicle (EV) market with its first three-row SUV, the IONIQ 9, which will debut in the U.S. and South Korea in early 2025. This bold step underscores automakers' growing focus on large electric family vehicles, an emerging segment that promises...

Contemporary global challenges, from climate change to the evolving automotive industry, are prompting businesses to rethink their models for long-term growth. Robin Zeng, the billionaire founder of Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited (CATL), is leading one such transformation. As the...

Japan has become a hotbed for private equity (PE) investment, with global firms like Carlyle, Warburg Pincus, and Advent International eager to expand their presence in a market that has seen a surge in deal activity. Yet, this growing enthusiasm for Japanese assets is tempered by a significant...

In today’s high-stakes corporate environment, poor stock performance is proving increasingly costly for top executives in the U.S., with boards showing less tolerance for CEOs who underperform. A new report by The Conference Board, titled "CEO Succession Practices in the Russell 3000 and S&P...

Intel’s recent earnings report projected promising revenue for 2024, but behind the numbers lies a significant challenge: its efforts to carve out a meaningful position in the artificial intelligence (AI) chip market have not yet met expectations. Despite strong performance in other segments,...

China's top NEV manufacturer, BYD Co., saw a significant increase in net profit and revenue during the third quarter, reaching all-time highs. The company achieved a record high net profit of 11.61 billion yuan ($1.63 billion) in July-September 2024, marking an 11.5% increase compared to the...

In an unprecedented move aimed at preserving jobs and regaining profitability, Volkswagen asked its employees to accept a 10% pay cut on Wednesday, warning it was a necessary step for Europe’s largest carmaker to remain competitive. This call for wage reductions comes as Volkswagen grapples with a...