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New appointment for IPC

 International Post Corporation (IPC) has announced that Peter Billiau has been appointed as IPC Chief Information Officer.

Jailed banker ties roil Flavio Bolsonaro’s Brazil presidential hopes

Brazil’s right-wing presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro was riding high in the polls until the news broke of his ties to a banker jailed over a multimillion-dollar fraud scandal. The 45-year-old…

Police probe theft of HK$8 million in luxury wines, other items from seaside home

Hong Kong police are investigating a burglary at a seaside luxury house in Tai Po, where a businesswoman lost an estimated HK$8 million (US$1.02 million) worth of premium wines, Mao-tai…

Philippines orders arrest of fugitive senator sought by ICC

The Works expects profits to beat expectations following ‘outperformance’

Books, arts and crafts, and toys retailer The Works has reported that full-year profits will be higher than anticipated as its growth strategy bears fruit.

Anxiety, depression plague up to 66% of Hong Kong subdivided flat tenants: NGO

As many as two-thirds of 158 subdivided housing tenants supported by an NGO in Hong Kong have shown signs of anxiety or depression, highlighting calls for stronger counselling and social…

SEI préannonce les nouveautés de sa suite Akolade v8

Avec le lancement au deuxième semestre de la version 8 de son ERP axé Supply Chain Akolade, l’éditeur SEI (filiale française du groupe espagnol LKS Next), les travaux de convergence…

Alibaba signals next phase of AI growth from investment to commercialisation

Alibaba Group Holding’s heavy investments in artificial intelligence have moved beyond the “initial” phase and entered “full-scale commercialisation”, the Chinese e-commerce and cloud computing giant says in a shareholder letter…

China woman develops 8cm throat ulcer after quickly eating hotpot, rupturing digestive system

A Chinese woman developed an eight centimetre throat ulcer after eating hotpot too quickly, prompting her doctor to warn about the risks of such behaviour. The 42-year-old, surnamed Wang, from…

Fujairah Terminals signs land lease agreements to expand logistics capabilities

Fujairah Terminals, part of AD Ports Group, has signed three strategic land lease agreements with Fujairah International Airport, Fujairah Free Zone Authority and Al Dahra Agriculture Trading. The agreements aim…

Hong Kong privacy watchdog warns of fake retailer compensation call scam

Hong Kong’s privacy watchdog has warned of a new scam in which fraudsters impersonate an electrical appliance retailer to offer compensation or product replacements, with losses totalling HK$17,000 (US$2,170) in…

Cambodia raids buildings linked to Chen Zhi, Chinese billionaire accused of scam empire

Cambodian authorities raided two buildings in Phnom Penh’s Prince Plaza Centre linked to the extradited Chinese billionaire Chen Zhi and detained 104 individuals, including 82 Chinese nationals, local media reported.…

Use Your Small Business Credit Card Wisely

For small- to medium-sized (SMB) businesses, taking out a loan doesn’t always come easy. Since the recession in 2008, traditional lenders don’t usually grant loans to small businesses or a…

Omega-3 could hurt the brain, China scores rare-earth find: 7 science highlights

We have put together stories from our coverage on science from the past two weeks to help you stay informed. If you would like to see more of our reporting,…

Valenciaport strengthens North Africa trade ties at Logismed Casablanca

Valenciaport participated in the Logismed Casablanca international trade fair, North Africa’s leading logistics and supply chain event, with a delegation led by Port Authority of Valencia President Mar Chao. The…

The Financial Foundations of a Secure Retirement: What You Need to Know!

Retirement is one of the most significant transitions in a person’s life. After decades of working, earning, and saving, the goal of financial independence takes center stage. For some, it’s…

Hospitalised Thai princess's condition 'deteriorated': Palace

Thai ⁠Princess Bajrakitiyabha’s health declines amid ongoing medical battle

The medical ⁠condition of Thai ⁠Princess Bajrakitiyabha has ⁠worsened as a result of multiple infections in several organs, with doctors unable to contain her irregular heart ‌rate, the Royal Palace…

How Supply Chains Can Responsibly Implement Agentic AI at Scale

Closing the accountability gap requires a system that can keep pace with the technology it’s meant to oversee.

Report: U.S. Employers Spending $1.7B Annually to Fight Unions

The EPI found that companies routinely deploy targeted messaging campaigns and outside legal advisers to discourage workers from supporting union drives.