'If You're Not Happy, Don't Come to Work:' Retail Tycoon Gives Employees 10 Days 'Unhappy Leave'
Yu Donglai will allow his Pang Dong Lai staff to take time off work if they are feeling unhappy, with management forbidden from being able to intervene.
ChatGPT Calls Biden 'Kiddo' After US Leader Asked It To Explain a Lawsuit Like a First Grader
Biden's encounter with AI was both amazing and concerning, highlighting the challenges of regulating AI and the potential consequences of failure.
China Wins Elon Musk's Favour, But India Eyes Global EV Market Share
China leads EV production (key for Tesla), but India has a chance. They're pushing battery production and aim for 13 percent of global demand by 2030.
Ukraine Introduces AI Spokesperson 'Victoria Shi' To Give Updates On War With Russia
Ukraine has introduced an AI spokesperson named Victoria Shi, who will provide media updates on the Russian war.
g.tec medical engineering: A Global Team Making a Huge Impact on the World via Brain-Computer Interface Tech
In the past, science fiction books and movies would depict people controlling a computer or other equipment using just their brains
Thai Official Suspended After Husband Catches Her In Bed With Adopted Monk Son
A Thai stateswoman who is connected with the country's Democrat Party was caught in the act with her adopted son who is also a monk.
Chinese Influencer Loses 30M Fans and Is Forced to Apologise for Fake Story About 'Grade 1 Student'
Chinese social media user, Thurman Maoyibei, made up a viral story of a young student losing his study books at a cafe in Paris.
Chinese Warships Seen Stalking US, PH, and France Fleet During Drills in West Philippine Sea
Chinese warships trail naval drills involving US, Philippine, and French fleets in the West Philippine Sea, heightening tensions in the region.
Elon's Urgent Trip to China; Asks Help From Official To Boost Tesla With Driver-Assistance Software
Tesla eyes China for the launch of FSD after Musk's visit, partnering with Baidu and clearing data hurdles.
Are K-pop Stocks Worth Investing in for 2024? Here's What You Should Know
K-pop music agencies eye new markets, distribution deals, and streaming platforms to revive the sector battered by scandals and declining album sales.
Should I Invest in Defence Stocks? UK Gov Say They Align With ESG After Rishi Steps up Military Spending
The growing need to protect ships, submarines, and aircraft may see stocks like BAE Systems and Rolls-Royce benefit from higher demand for military equipment.
Chinese Students Are Attending 'TikTok School' To Learn How To Sell Clothes Abroad
Chinese businesses are bypassing barriers to sell directly on TikTok, a booming trend with challenges like foreign language and US-China tensions.
5 Stocks From Warren Buffett's Portfolio To Buy and Hold for the Next Five Years
Buffett's investing philosophy is buying great companies at a fair price. These five stocks form the pillar of his $340 billion portfolio, poised for future growth.
Pakistanis Trapped in Cambodia's China-Run Cyber Slave Ring Targeting US
Cyber gangs trick people into slave labour with fake job ads, forced scams, and beatings. It has become a global issue with thousands trapped.
UK's Sunak Announces Raised Defence Spending, New Ukraine Aid
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak Tuesday announced additional funding for Ukraine and pledged to increase Britain's own defence budget, during a visit to the Polish capital Warsaw.
Public Hi-Tech Urinals In China Can Now Check If You're Sick For Less Than $3
China unveils high-tech urinals offering instant urine analysis for health markers in public restrooms for under $3.
11 Missing, Tens Of Thousands Evacuated As Storms Strike South China
Eleven people are missing following storms that battered southern China, state media said Monday, with tens of thousands evacuated away from the torrential downpours.
China Calls Swimmer Doping Reports 'Fake News'
Beijing on Monday called reports about 23 Chinese swimmers testing positive for a banned substance ahead of the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 "fake news".
TikTok Ban in US Pushed: ByteDance Ordered to Sell within a Year
In response to Congress passing a bill threatening a TikTok ban, ByteDance vows legal action while Rumble offers to acquire, stirring lawmaker polarisation.
China Has 8.3M People Who Can't Repay Their Debts: Here Are The Shocking Ways They Are Punished
Blacklisted debtors in China may feel trapped in the system as the government can hold their salary to recoup the money they owe.
What Is The Cheapest Tesla: Models You Can Buy For $40K, $70K And $80K
Tesla cars are constantly upgraded, which leads to frequent price fluctuations. Learn about the current prices and features of models 3, X, Y, and S variants.
Tesla Layoff Scandal: Workers Unaware Until Badge Scans Deny Them Entry
Tesla lays off 10 per cent of its workforce, some unaware until denied entry by security badge scans at factories.
Tesla Cybertruck Faulty Steering Part Sourced from Mexico, Despite 'American-Made' Claim
Tesla's "American-made" Cybertruck suffers breakdowns linked to a steering part made in Mexico, raising questions about quality control.
Is Temu Safe To Buy From or Is Temu a Scam? What You Need To Know
The fast-growing Chinese e-commerce platform known for its low prices is ramping up global expansion despite rising regulatory concerns and consumer complaints.
Russians Pay $750 For 'Luxury' Round Trip Skiing Trip in N. Korea
More than 200 Russian tourists holidayed in North Korea on an exclusive ski tour as the pariah state lifts its pandemic tourism ban
Japan PM Asks US To Overcome 'Self-doubt'
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Thursday called on Americans to overcome their "self-doubt" as he offered a paean to US global leadership before a bitterly divided Congress.
Too Busy For Politics? S. Korea's Young Voters On What Motivates Them
High youth unemployment, feuding politicians and a cost of living crisis: young South Korean voters told AFP what was on their minds as they voted -- some for the first time -- in elections Wednesday.
Japanese Astronaut To Be First Non-American To Set Foot On Moon
A lucky Japanese astronaut will become the first non-American to set foot on the Moon during one of NASA's upcoming Artemis missions, US President Joe Biden announced Wednesday.
Australia PM Unveils Plan To Overhaul Economy, Invest In Green Energy
Mining superpower Australia on Thursday announced a US-style scheme to pour public money into manufacturing and clean energy industries, joining the global race to build a cleaner and more resilient economy.
Social Media Supercharges South Korea's 'Politics Of Hatred'
Online disinformation and hate speech are poisoning politics the world over, but in South Korea there have also been real-life acts of violence in a deeply polarised electorate before polls on Wednesday.