Written by The Vietnamese government has demonstrated a strong commitment to building a digital government, digital economy, and digital society through its recently issued national strategy on digital infrastructure. Under Decision No. 1132/QD-TTg dated October 19, 2024, on “Digital Infrastructure Strategy to 2025 with Orientation to 2030,” the government will create supportive conditions for both domestic and […]
Neil Young says he has pulled out of a scheduled performance at Glastonbury 2025 because of the BBC’s partnership with the festival. In a blog post on Tuesday (December 31), Young lamented that the broadcasting company, which is government-owned, had taken “corporate control” of the famously anti-commercial, nonprofit UK festival, which neither hosts brand partnerships […]
Summary In this episode of Startup Junkies, hosts Jeff Amerine, Daniel Koonce, and Harrison Kitson sit down with Bryan Fittin, founder and CEO of Go Rogue Studio, to explore the story of his transition from corporate life to entrepreneurship. Initiating his career within the corporate confines of Walmart’s vendor community, Bryan always harbored a passion […]
“Few people, if any at all, actively set out to be whistleblowers. It is a difficult and hazardous path, but sometimes it’s the only path we have to serve the public interest and even save lives.” Haugen said that she was first-hand proof that information can help transform companies and enact broader cultural and societal […]
BERLIN (CN) — Out of Germany’s roiling political waters, Christian Democratic Union Chairman Friedrich Merz is surfacing with a strong lead going into February’s snap elections. The conservatives are expected to prevail, priming Merz to unseat Social Democrat Olaf Scholz as the nation’s leader. Scholz’s coalition with the Greens and pro-business Free Democrats fractured in November, triggering the […]
Luigi Mangione Assails Corporate Power, Health Care Costs In Manifesto Independent journalist Ken Klippenstein released a copy of Luigi Mangione’s “manifesto” on Tuesday, saying it’s a verified version of the real thing ― as opposed to one of the more convincing fakes to surface after the 26-year-old was arrested Monday as a suspect in the […]
Haley and Shane Mahabadi left corporate jobs and a six-figure salary to travel full time. The married couple planned and saved for years before heading to Southeast Asia. They’re living on savings and some freelance work while exploring different income streams. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Haley and Shane Mahabadi, a […]
Following the shocking murder of the CEO of UnitedHealthcare outside a Midtown Manhattan hotel this week, security teams responsible for ensuring the safety of senior corporate execs are taking stock of their strategic plans. On Wednesday (Dec. 4), Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealthcare — one of largest health insurance companies in the U.S. — was […]
Labor shortages are worsening due to declining births and an aging population. Meanwhile, companies are increasingly looking to retired athletes as a potential talent pool for corporate roles. Data shows that more than 80% of professional athletes retire from competition by the age of 30. The same is true of those aspiring to become professionals. […]
Top 10 Largest Corporate Holders of Bitcoin Which publicly-traded companies own the most bitcoin? One company—MicroStrategy—has taken the top spot by far. This graphic, created in partnership with Defiance ETFs, breaks down the top 10 largest corporate holders of bitcoin, showcasing the value of their cryptocurrency holdings using data from BiTBO. MicroStrategy Dominates Bitcoin Holdings […]