Sebastiana da Costa – Most Impactful Women Leaders from Asia 2025
Sebastiana da Costa’s leadership story is rooted in the soil of her own community. Born and raised in the enclave of Oecusse, she has experienced firsthand the challenges faced by marginalised populations, such as limited healthcare access, economic uncertainty, and the struggle for a stronger voice in decision-making.
Emirates Group to Hire 17,300 Professionals in Global Talent Drive
Emirates Group has initiated a global recruitment campaign to hire 17,300 professionals across 350 roles, aiming to increase its workforce by 14% this financial year. This expansion supports Dubai’s Economic Agenda D33 and includes over 2,100 open days and talent events in 150 cities worldwide. Emirates Group is recruiting across
The Number You Have Dialed Has Calling Restrictions?
Have you ever attempted to call someone only to be greeted with the automated message, “The number you have dialed has calling restrictions? ” It can be annoying when you are not sure what has gone wrong or when you have to make an urgent call. The call restriction usually
Philippines Set for First Coal Power Decline in 17 Years
The Philippines is on course for its first annual decline in coal-fired electricity generation in nearly twenty years, according to market and government data, driven by increased power production from liquefied natural gas (LNG). Despite having Southeast Asia’s most coal-dependent grid, the country’s non-subsidized electricity tariffs are the second highest
China Begins Building the World’s Largest Hydropower Dam in Tibet
China’s Premier Li Qiang announced the commencement of construction on what will be the world’s largest hydropower dam. The project, situated on the eastern edge of the Tibetan plateau, is estimated to cost approximately $170 billion, according to Xinhua news agency. The dam, comprising five cascade hydropower stations, will be
South Korea’s Court Exonerates Samsung Chairman Lee in the 2015 Fraud Case.
South Korea’s Supreme Court cleared Samsung Chairman Jay Y. Lee of accounting fraud and stock manipulation charges related to the 2015 $8 billion merger, dismissing all charges. This enables Lee to focus on Samsung’s strategic objectives, including the development of advanced AI chips. The case, linked to a deal between
Couche-Tard abandons $47 billion bid for Japan’s Seven & i.
Canadian retailer Alimentation Couche-Tard announced on Thursday the withdrawal of its $47 billion bid to acquire Seven & i Holdings, citing a lack of constructive engagement from the Japanese company. This move ends what could have been the largest foreign takeover of a Japanese firm, as Couche-Tard aimed to create
Secretive Family Behind Tetra Pak Pours $9 Billion Into Stocks
A mysterious entity in Singapore’s financial district became the largest shareholder in International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. nine years ago. It was later revealed that the owner was the Rausing family from Sweden, known for their fortune from Tetra Pak cartons. This disclosure marked one of the earliest public insights
How to Turn Off Autocorrect in iPhone with Easy Steps
Autocorrection is a pretty impressive feature to correct our grammatical and spelling mistakes on iPhones. However, it can also become frustrating when it simply shows up every time and changes your entire sentences, words, or phrases. While autocorrection seeks to enhance our typing, not everyone needs it, as some people
Starlink is Expected to launch its Services in Vietnam
SpaceX is expected to launch the Starlink Satellite internet services in Vietnam by the end of this financial year. The Deputy Minister, Pham Duc Long, said that the Ministry of Science and Technology aims to license the service only using low-orbit satellites currently. This will happen as soon as Starlink
