Donatos Pizza Announces CEO’s Departure, Names Tom Krouse's Replacement
May 02, 2024 02:01 am UTC| Business
Donatos Pizza has appointed a new chief executive officer, Tom Krouse, as the current leader, who is stepping down. The Columbus-style pizza restaurant chain headquartered in Gahanna, Ohio, announced on Wednesday, May 1,...
South Korea Pledges 5-Year Boost in Console Gaming Market Share
May 01, 2024 15:37 pm UTC| Technology Business
With an eye toward reducing dependence on mobile platforms, South Koreas government laid out a five-year plan Wednesday to bolster its console gaming sector, which currently represents a mere 1.5% of the global...
Samsung Capitalizes on AI Boom with Advanced Memory Chips and Home Automation with Jet Bot Success
May 01, 2024 14:40 pm UTC| Technology Business
Amid the global AI surge, Samsung has expanded its memory chip production and scored big with its Bespoke Jet Bot Combo, quickly selling over 10,000 units in South Korea. Samsung is one of the worlds most significant...
KFC Shutters Over 100 Restaurants in Malaysia Over Tough Economic Conditions, Boycotts
May 01, 2024 09:48 am UTC| Business
KFC suspended the operation of its more than 100 stores in Malaysia and said the closure is temporary. QSR Brands Holdings Bhd, the local operator of the fried chicken chain in the region, cited tough economic...
Microsoft to Set Up Its First Azure Data Center in Thailand With Investment in AI
May 01, 2024 09:30 am UTC| Business Technology
Microsoft Corporation is building its first Azure data center in Thailand to enable a cloud and AI-powered future for the country. The tech firm announced on Wednesday, May 1, that through the facility, it will also...
Telegraph Newspaper Back on the Market After UAE-Backed Consortium Withdraws Takeover Bid
May 01, 2024 08:06 am UTC| Business
The Telegraph is back on sale after the Abu Dhabi-backed consortium pulled out of the deal to acquire the British newspaper group. On Tuesday, April 30, the paper was again on the market since the takeover bid from...
Starbucks Reports Surprise Drop in Same-Store Sales; Shares Tumble
May 01, 2024 07:25 am UTC| Business
Starbucks, the renowned coffee chain, faced an unexpected downturn in its same-store sales, marking the first decline in roughly three years. The company attributed this drop to diminished demand for its coffee products in...
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