Toyota to end hefty Olympic sponsorship; shifts focus to individual athlete support
In 2015, Toyota became the first automaker to sign a contract as a top-tier Olympic sponsor. The 10-year contract expires this year.
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JAL President ‘deeply apologises’ for string of safety troubles after Transport Ministry issues warning
The ministry sought the company to submit measures on preventing recurrence by June 11.
Test finds kids’ accessories from AliExpress, Shein to be tainted with toxic chemicals
Chemical safety tests conducted by the Korea Conformity Laboratories on seven children's products, two accessories—a children's watch listed on Shein and a children's necklace…
Microsoft denies asking AI team to relocate from China
Microsoft told China Daily that a small number of employees in China have the opportunity to choose international rotations and that rumors of "collective relocation to the US"…
Meta restores Facebook posts by Malaysian media on PM Anwar’s meeting with Hamas
The removal had drawn complaints from Malaysia’s government, which has warned that firm action could be taken against Meta and other social media companies if they block…
Malaysia outraged at Meta takedown of media’s Facebook posts on PM Anwar’s Hamas meeting
Datuk Seri Anwar met senior Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Qatar on May 14. He later said he had good relations with the political leaders of Hamas, but no involvement in its…
Elon Musk to join President Jokowi in inauguration of Starlink operation
The launch of Starlink would be key to improving digital connectivity in the country, especially in its far-flung regions, said Coordinating Maritime Affairs and Investment…
Samsung doubles down on Vietnam
Tech giant vows to expand annual spending in Vietnam to $1 billion.
LG Electronics CEO offers to pay $1m salary to top AI talents
LG Electronics Chief Executive Officer Cho Joo-wan traveled to the US to meet with big tech counterparts and discuss collaboration in artificial intelligence, as well as to secure…
TikTok sues over forced sale/ban law in US
The suit was filed in the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, and it argues that the law violates the Constitution, including First Amendment free speech…