The new Microsoft-TESDA partnership will enable more than 100,000 women in the Philippines to gain artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity skills.
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US, South Korea Form New Task Force to Block North Korea Oil Shipments
The US and South Korea have set up a new task force to prevent North Korea from obtaining illegal oil.
Russia Is Directly Supplying North Korea With Oil Amid Warming Ties, Defying UN Sanctions: Report
In another sign of warming ties between the two countries, Russia has reportedly begun supplying oil directly to North Korea in defiance of sanctions imposed by the United Nations (UN).
McDonald's Closes Sri Lanka Stores After Agreement with Local Partner Ends Over Poor Hygiene Case
McDonald's attorney explained that the termination of the agreement with the franchisee was a result of standard compliance issues identified by the parent company.
Kamala Harris Says Biden Admin Does 'Not Intend to Ban TikTok' Despite Backing Bill That Could Get the App Banned in US
Vice President Kamala Harris has assured the public that the Biden administration has no intentions of banning the popular video-sharing app TikTok.
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A Canadian citizen based in China has been arrested in the United States for allegedly stealing the trade secrets of Tesla and conspiring to sell them to undercover police.
South Korea has committed to providing 420 trillion won ($313.4 billion) in policy loans to finance projects that will help the country meet its climate goals.
Nissan Mulls EV Partnership With Honda to Form Powerful Japanese Alliance to Take on Overseas Rivals
Nissan Motor is reportedly considering approaching Honda Motor for a partnership on key components for electric vehicles (EVs).
After President Joe Biden voiced opposition to the $14.1 billion plan of Japan's Nippon Steel to acquire US Steel, the Japanese firm said it is committed to pursuing the buyout deal.
A former executive of Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC), the largest chip foundry in China, has reportedly joined ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT), the country's leading memory chip maker, to lead research and development.
UBS reportedly began cutting off Asia private banking personnel as the largest wealth manager in the region struggled with declining revenues.
A resort in the heart of the Chocolate Hills in Bohol, Philippines, is going viral on Facebook and other social media platforms.
Xiaomi said it will begin delivering its first electric vehicle (EV) model, the SU7, to customers this month.
The US is anticipated to intensify restrictions on China amid a potential TikTok ban in the country.
