K-pop powerhouses struggle to embrace the virtual idol trend
As virtual bands increasingly capture the spotlight in South Korea’s music scene, several K-pop powerhouses have ventured into the realm of digital idols. Despite their efforts, many of these virtual…
Top US oilfield firm Halliburton hit by cyberattack, source says
By Liz Hampton HOUSTON (Reuters) – U.S. oilfield services firm Halliburton on Wednesday was hit by a cyberattack, according to a person familiar with the matter. Halliburton said it was…
US judge delays launch of sports streaming venture from Disney, media giants
By Dawn Chmielewski and Jack Queen (Reuters) – A U.S. judge on Friday temporarily blocked the launch of a new sports streaming service backed by three media giants, Walt Disney,…
Shopee-owner Sea signals strong online shopping momentum with revenue beat
By Yuvraj Malik (Reuters) – Sea Ltd beat revenue estimates for the second quarter and raised its forecast for e-commerce platform Shopee, signaling robust demand for online shopping in Southeast…
Walt Disney warns theme park revenue to fall, profit slips
By Dawn Chmielewski and Lisa Richwine LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Walt Disney predicted a ‘moderation in demand’ at its theme park business in coming quarters, overshadowing the success of the…
Warner Bros Discovery writes down TV assets by $9 billion amid uncertainty over fees, sports rights renewals
By Harshita Mary Varghese and Akash Sriram (Reuters) – Warner Bros Discovery said on Wednesday it wrote down the value of its TV assets due to the uncertainty of fees…
Meet the talent: Lorenzo Asuni, Chief Marketing Officer Stealth
Place of residence: Italy Position: Chief Marketing Officer at Stealth – Co-Founder Health Virtuoso Please describe a day in your life There are few certainties in my day. It consists…
Major video game publishers shielded by in-house studios during strike, analysts say
By Zaheer Kachwala (Reuters) – Major video game publishers including Electronic Arts and Take-Two will likely stave off a big hit from the strike by voice actors and motion-capture artists…
5 speakers to enjoy the summer
Summer is synonymous with holidays, hence music and parties. Whether one prefers the sea, the mountains, camping or cities of art, outdoor life brings more meetings and opportunities to spend…
Founder of South Korea’s Kakao arrested for suspected stock manipulation
By Joyce Lee SEOUL (Reuters) – The billionaire founder of South Korean tech giant Kakao Corp, Kim Beom-su was arrested on Tuesday on accusations of manipulating stocks during the acquisition…