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Streaming into Southeast Asia: how Netflix, HBO compete with regional players like iflix and HOOQ

Mar 10, 2020 07:13 am UTC| Business

Big streaming giants AppleTV and Disney Plus entered the United States market late last year. Many believe they will challenge the dominance of established player Netflix. Meanwhile in Southeast Asia multiple streaming...

A Look at Where Companies are Investing Money in Digital Marketing in 2020

Mar 10, 2020 01:37 am UTC| Business

As 2020 kicks into full, most marketers are likely to be re-evaluating their marketing priorities and picking where to invest your companys money. Digital advertising, content marketing, mobile ads, and social media...

Jumpstart your business: Top things to consider when finding the right financing

Mar 09, 2020 06:10 am UTC| Business

As an entrepreneur trying their best to get their business concept off the ground, it is fair to say that it can be daunting and even overwhelming to approach the stage of having to acquire financial backing. Yes, most...

The Benefits of Outsourcing And How It Can Help A Small Business Grow

Mar 09, 2020 02:23 am UTC| Business

Nowadays outsourcing is widely used by both small businesses and large companies. Lots of various fields of office work can be passed to remote teams and freelancers. Some popular types of routine work like distribution,...

How to start a Construction Business: Things to Consider

Mar 09, 2020 02:15 am UTC| Business

Construction can be a rewarding business, especially for startups. This especially so due to the ever-growing need for housing as the demand is at an all-time high. According to Aaron Terrazas, the senior economist at...

What Business Owners Need to Know About SBA Loans in 2020

Mar 09, 2020 02:12 am UTC| Business

Small businesses benefit significantly from business loans. A lot of small business owners do not have enough financial resources to run their ventures without any interruptions. Business loans come into the picture to...

The Rapid Evolution of Healthcare Apps

Mar 06, 2020 02:21 am UTC| Business

The entire healthcare industry has witnessed unprecedented growth. There have been a lot of technical improvements in this sector and countless healthcare apps have been developed making health-maintenance extremely...

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Economy

US Debt Tops $40 Trillion as Global Borrowing Costs Surge

U.S. government debt has surpassed $40 trillion for the first time, highlighting growing fiscal pressures as major economies face rising spending demands from ageing populations, defence, climate change and higher interest...

UK Budget Swings to Surprise £1.8 Billion Deficit in July

Britain recorded an unexpected 1.8 billion ($2.5 billion) budget deficit in July, as inflation-driven government spending outweighed record self-assessed income tax receipts, highlighting continued pressure on the UKs...

US Plans ‘Toughest Sanctions in History’ on Iran, Bessent Says

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Washington is preparing to impose sweeping new sanctions on Iran, reinforcing President Donald Trumps push to intensify economic pressure on Tehran amid ongoing tensions and...

South Korea Producer Prices Fall 0.4% in July

South Koreas producer prices fell in July for the first time in nearly a year, as lower global crude oil prices helped offset rising agricultural costs caused by extreme summer heat. The producer price index (PPI) declined...

Japan Inflation Rises, Boosting BOJ Rate Hike Bets

Japans inflation accelerated for a third consecutive month in July, strengthening expectations that the Bank of Japan could raise interest rates again in the coming months as underlying price pressures intensify. Japans...

Politics

Trump Eyes Kim Jong Un Summit as North Korea Sets Tough Terms

U.S. President Donald Trump is seeking another meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un later this year, but Pyongyangs guarded response suggests renewed diplomacy could depend on major changes in U.S. policy toward...

Myanmar Military Pushes to Clear Land for Russia-Backed Dawei SEZ

Myanmars military has deployed hundreds of troops around the Russia-backed Dawei Special Economic Zone (SEZ), as authorities seek to revive the strategically important project in the countrys southern Tanintharyi Region....

Imran Khan Returns to Prison After Islamabad Hospital Visit

Pakistans former Prime Minister Imran Khan returned to prison on Friday after spending several hours overnight at an Islamabad hospital for a medical examination ordered by the countrys Supreme Court. Khan, 73, was...

Trump Targets 1,000 U.S. Space Launches Annually by 2030

U.S. President Donald Trump signed a memorandum on Thursday aimed at dramatically expanding U.S. space launch capacity, directing federal agencies to remove regulatory barriers and strengthen cooperation with private space...

US Tightens Cuba Sanctions, Targets Officials and State Entities

The United States imposed a new round of sanctions on Cuba on Thursday, targeting three officials and nine state-controlled entities as the Trump administration increases economic pressure on Havana. The measures focus on...

Science

Blue Origin New Glenn Explosion Could Delay Launch Operations Until 2028

Blue Origin is facing a significant setback after a dramatic explosion involving its New Glenn rocket severely damaged a launch pad at Cape Canaveral, Florida. According to NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, repairs to the...

Blue Origin New Glenn Rocket Explodes During Launch Pad Test, Delaying Space Ambitions

Blue Origin suffered a major setback after its uncrewed New Glenn rocket exploded during a launch pad test in Florida on Thursday, raising new challenges for Jeff Bezos space company as it competes with Elon Musks SpaceX...

SpaceX Delays Starship V3 Launch Ahead of Potential Record IPO

SpaceX on Thursday postponed the highly anticipated launch of its 12th Starship rocket test from Texas after technical issues interrupted the final countdown. The company now plans to attempt the Starship V3 launch again...

Trump Administration Releases New UFO Files and Apollo Mission Records

The U.S. Defense Department has released dozens of previously classified UFO-related files following an order from President Donald Trump, sparking renewed debate over unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) and government...

China vs. NASA: The New Moon Race and What's at Stake by 2030

The space race is back and this time, its a direct competition between the United States and China for dominance on the lunar surface. NASAs Artemis II mission recently made history when four astronauts flew farther into...

Technology

Samsung Shares Rise on $72 Billion Shareholder Return Plan

Samsung Electronics shares climbed on Friday following reports that the South Korean technology giant is preparing a shareholder return package potentially exceeding 100 trillion won ($72 billion). Samsungs board is...

Alibaba Shares Fall as AI Spending Hits Profit

Alibaba shares dropped nearly 3% in Hong Kong trading on Friday after the Chinese technology giant reported a steep decline in quarterly profit, as aggressive artificial intelligence investment weighed on earnings and cash...

Samsung Eyes $72 Billion Shareholder Return Plan as AI Chip Boom Fuels Profits

Samsung Electronics is reportedly preparing a new shareholder return policy worth more than 100 trillion won ($71.75 billion), as booming demand for artificial intelligence chips drives expectations of record profits at...

SK Hynix Shares Surge on Record $28.6 Billion Buyback

SK Hynix shares staged a strong rebound on Thursday after the South Korean memory-chip giant announced a record 40 trillion won ($28.6 billion) share buyback and cancellation plan, providing fresh confidence to investors...

OpenAI Revenue Rises 18% in Q2 as Losses Widen and Anthropic Surges Ahead

OpenAI reported an 18% increase in second-quarter revenue, but widening losses and rapid growth at rival Anthropic are adding pressure on the ChatGPT maker, according to The Wall Street Journal. OpenAI told investors that...