Here’s CEO Sundar Pichai’s take: the company is scrutinizing ‘every aspect’ as it strives to become 20% more efficient. According to recent comments by CEO Sundar Pichai, Google, the tech giant that announced plans to lay off approximately 12,000 employees globally in January, may be facing a second round of layoffs. In a discussion with […]
Move over Pedro Pascal, TikTok’s CEO Chew Shou Zi is the new internet “zaddy” sensation. The Singaporean executive, who faced intense questioning from US lawmakers during a recent Congressional hearing over concerns about ByteDance, TikTok’s China-based parent company, has charmed netizens with his good looks and sophisticated personality. “Zaddy” is a term used to describe […]
The US stock market rebounded on Thursday, driven by the United States central bank’s latest interest rate hike and commentary following banking sector turmoil. Wall Street stocks ended higher as investors digested the Federal Reserve’s earlier comments, which suggested it is close to completing its hiking cycle. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed 0.2% higher […]
In a recent interview, Chuck Robbins, the CEO of Cisco Systems, shared his thoughts on the perceived slowdown in the tech industry. Despite concerns from some analysts, Robbins expressed optimism and confidence in the industry’s continued growth. Robbins, who has been the CEO of Cisco since 2015, is a former college basketball player who once […]
Are you curious about the latest tech trend making waves in 2022? Look no further than the metaverse. Despite its grandiose reputation, there is no denying the massive potential this virtual reality (VR) world holds. However, some remain sceptical due to the apparent gap between the promise and validity of the metaverse. Enthusiasts of the […]
In a recent Instagram Story, local TV host and actress Vivian Lai shared her disappointment with a Singaporean hospital’s alleged lack of basic patient respect. After the post, Lai, born in Taiwan, received adverse reactions from netizens. According to Lai, the hospital, which she did not name fully, showed poor service to its patients, particularly […]
Westminster Abbey in London has announced an exciting opportunity for tourists this summer to follow the coronation footsteps of King Charles III. For the first time in living memory, visitors will have access to an area sealed off to the public, allowing them to experience the historic moment when the King is crowned on May […]
Dmitry Medvedev, a close ally of President Vladimir Putin and deputy chairman of his security council, has warned that any attempt to arrest Putin after the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued a warrant accusing him of illegally deporting hundreds of children from Ukraine would amount to a “declaration of war” against Russia. Medvedev made the […]
In a recent speech at a conference in France, Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich claimed that there is no Palestinian history or culture and denied the existence of Palestinian people. The remarks have drawn widespread condemnation, including from neighbouring Jordan, which has summoned the Israeli ambassador to protest. Smotrich, who leads a religious-nationalist party in […]
Former US President Donald Trump may face charges in New York this week for allegedly concealing hush payments to adult film actress Stormy Daniels during his 2016 presidential campaign. Legal experts predict that any trial of Trump would take more than a year to commence, and it could coincide with the final months of the […]