Coca-Cola, Microsoft Forge $1.1B Alliance for Cloud and AI Innovation
Apr 23, 2024 16:35 pm UTC| Technology Business
The Coca-Cola Company and Microsoft Corp. have joined forces in a $1.1 billion deal to leverage Microsoft Cloud and AI technologies, aiming to streamline operations and spark worldwide innovation. Strategic Partnership...
Philippines SEC Directs Google, Apple to Delist Binance App Over Investor Security Concerns
Apr 23, 2024 13:26 pm UTC| Technology Digital Currency Business
The Philippines Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has mandated Google and Apple to remove the Binance cryptocurrency app from their stores, citing significant security risks to Filipino investors and potential...
7-Eleven Reveals Global Growth Plan to Boost Its F&B Programs
Apr 23, 2024 10:02 am UTC| Business
7-Eleven, Inc., an American convenience store chain owned by Japans Seven I Holdings but headquartered in Irving, Texas, revealed it aims to expand its brand further worldwide. For this, it will implement its aggressive...
Tesla Wipes Out New Content Marketing Unit, Fired All Team Members
Apr 23, 2024 09:59 am UTC| Business
Tesla Inc. reportedly axed all the team members of its growth content marketing unit, which was formed last year. The group has 40 staff members who lost their jobs as part of the companys latest round of layoffs. Elon...
ADM’s Suspended CFO to Resign After Accounting Probe
Apr 23, 2024 08:14 am UTC| Business
Archer Daniels Midland Co., or ADM, revealed that its chief financial officer, Vikram Luthar, agreed to resign from his post, effective Sept. 30. His resignation comes as the company goes through an investigation over...
How corporate involvement in psychedelic research could threaten public safety
Apr 23, 2024 08:06 am UTC| Insights & Views Business
In the mid-20th century, psychedelics were deemed illegal substances with little medical purpose, a high potential for abuse and a lack of safety. However, emerging evidence suggests the opposite; a potential role for...
The language of insolvency: why getting it wrong can harm struggling firms
Apr 23, 2024 08:02 am UTC| Business
Business failures are on the rise in Britain, with several high-profile names lost already this year. But since the 1980s, the UK has made it a priority to throw a lifeline to struggling companies. It appears, however,...
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