Foxconn, the world’s largest contract electronics manufacturer and a significant supplier for Apple, announced on Saturday a 1.23% year-on-year decline in revenue for July. However, the company is anticipating a rebound in business during the third quarter. Formally known as Hon Hai Precision Industry Co Ltd, Foxconn (2317.TW) reported revenue of T$469.23 billion ($14.82 billion) … Read more
Amazon.com Inc (AMZN.O) has once again come under scrutiny from the U.S. workplace safety regulator for subjecting workers in its extensive warehouses to hazardous working conditions. This time, the issue revolves around burdensome production quotas and inadequate medical care provision. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), a part of the U.S. Department of Labor, … Read more
In a move aimed at addressing the longstanding barriers that women face in advancing within the business landscape of the Asia-Pacific region, Google has initiated a fund dedicated to nurturing startups founded by women. Named the Google for Startups Women Founders Fund, this initiative is set to allocate $100,000 in equity-free capital to six female-founded … Read more
Anticipation is building among music enthusiasts and vigilant chart observers as they eagerly await Billboard’s revelation of the newest No. 1 album in the United States. In a departure from its usual Sunday evening unveiling, the announcement has been postponed on this occasion, leaving fans in suspense and conjecturing about who will seize the top … Read more
Last week, Fox News witnessed a significant surge in primetime ratings, jumping by 26%, as per Nielsen data. The boost in viewership was attributed to the network’s recent line-up reshuffling, which featured an interview with former President Donald Trump and Jesse Watters taking over the 8 p.m. spot, previously held by Tucker Carlson. During the … Read more
The U.S. women’s national team hits a record-breaking viewership of nearly 6.43 million people during their 1-1 match against the Netherlands in the group stage of the FIFA Women’s World Cup. Fox Sports released data on Thursday, revealing that this became the most-watched group stage match in women’s World Cup history for an English-language broadcast. … Read more
Microsoft concluded its fiscal year 2023 with a net profit of $72.36 billion (€65.47 billion), marking a 0.5% decline from the previous year. However, the company’s latest quarterly results exceeded market expectations, demonstrating the impact of its commitment to artificial intelligence (AI) technology. In the last 12 months, Microsoft achieved a 7% increase in turnover, … Read more