The Republic of Ireland, a nation with a modest population of 5 million, has faced formidable challenges. Undertaking arduous political reforms, including substantial cuts to public-sector wages and a banking industry overhaul, the island nation successfully revitalized its fiscal well-being, witnessed a surge in employment rates, and experienced a remarkable...

As global demand for energy sources continues its ascent, Canada's energy sector remains a key player. The country is witnessing advancements in emission reduction efforts, with a notable 24% decrease in emissions from "conventional" oil production between 2019 and 2021. Alberta's oil and gas producers are making significant strides in...

In 1965, Singapore gained independence, with half of its population grappling with illiteracy. Armed with tenacity and astute policies, Singapore transformed into one of the world's most business-friendly hubs, overcoming its initial lack of natural resources. Presently, it stands tall as a bustling center for trade, manufacturing, and finance, with...

Recent data from Statistics Canada unveils a staggering revelation – the value of Canada's energy resources surpasses the combined value of the country's other natural resources by more than 75 times. Led by the oil sands, Canada's oil, gas, and coal assets reached a substantial $1.6 trillion in 2022, equating...

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....