In a groundbreaking achievement, Melbourne poet Grace Yee has secured the prestigious $100,000 Victorian Prize for Literature at the Victorian Premier's Literary Awards (VPLAs) for her debut verse novel, "Chinese Fish." This marks the first instance since 2014 that a poet has clinched this coveted accolade, recognized as Australia's most...

A congressional hearing on Wednesday brought together the chief executives of prominent social media platforms, including Meta, TikTok, Snap, Discord, and X (formerly Twitter), to address concerns about the risks their products pose to young people. Testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee, the CEOs faced tough questions. A notable aspect...

In a recent development, MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd has officially lifted the garden leave imposed on its Chief Financial Officer, Mazatul 'Aini Shahar Abdul Malek Shahar. The company communicated this decision through a filing with Bursa Malaysia, stating that the CFO will resume her duties effective from Feb 1, 2024....

This week witnessed German automotive giant Schaeffler extending its global partnership with Alibaba Cloud, focusing on digitalizing operations, especially in the Asian market. The collaboration between Alibaba Cloud and Schaeffler Greater China aims to strengthen the industrial powerhouse's digital foundation, spanning from smart products to digital value chains. Schaeffler, headquartered...

According to insights from the latest earnings call of Alphabet, Google's parent company, people are witnessing the dawn of the "Gemini era" at Google. Based on a press release statement from the company, the Search Generative Experience (SGE) and AI will remain integral to Google's strategy in this new era....

In a significant collaboration, Alibaba Pictures has announced a strategic partnership with Tokyo-based animation powerhouse Studio Ghibli. The partnership is set to encompass joint efforts in organizing exhibitions and creating animations tailored to the Chinese market. A standout element of this collaboration is Alibaba Pictures' intention to co-develop Studio Ghibli's...

Sanofi (EPA: SASY) (NASDAQ: SNY) has announced François-Xavier Roger as its new Chief Financial Officer, who is set to join the Executive Committee on April 1, 2024. Roger, based in Paris, will succeed Jean-Baptiste Chasseloup de Chatillon, who is transitioning to the role of Head of Apprentis d'Auteuil, a charitable...

An announcement from Analog Devices (NASDAQ: ADI) reveals that Richard C. Puccio, Jr. is set to join the company on February 5, 2024, assuming the role of Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. In his upcoming position, Mr. Puccio will be responsible for formulating ADI's financial strategy and overseeing...

Charles Murphy has recently assumed the role of Chief Financial Officer at Plantforce, contributing a wealth of experience and enhancing the depth of the company's senior management team. Boasting over two decades of experience, he brings a fresh perspective to Plantforce's diverse management team, led by CEO Claire Trott. With...