k-ID lands US$45M funding to provide safe online environment for young gamers

Chelsea's players have quickly adapted to Enzo Maresca's style of play, surprising the Italian manager with their progress ahead of a Premier League match against Southampton. Despite their strong performance, Maresca believes there is still room for improvement as they aim to secure a Champions League spot. Defender Wesley Fofana's hamstring injury will sideline him for weeks, posing a challenge for Chelsea's defense as they seek to maintain their unbeaten run and secure a victory...

Insurgents in Myanmar’s Rakhine state, led by the Arakan Army, have captured the military’s last posts in Ann town and are now targeting a nearby army headquarters, marking significant progress in their quest for control over the entire state. The rebels have successfully taken over most of the town, prompting the remaining civilians to seek refuge in the forest. The AA has made steady advances over the past year, now controlling about 80% of Rakhine...

Tiger Beer launches 'You Never Roar Alone' campaign, emphasizing the importance of collective support in achieving individual dreams, based on evolving consumer sentiment. The repositioning aims to foster deeper connections with consumers in a crowded beer market, leveraging Tiger's image of ambition and progress. The campaign is being rolled out in Southeast Asia before expanding globally, with digital engagement playing a key role in encouraging consumers to share their stories of collective progress. Full Article

DryDel Shipping, led by Costas Dellaportas, has entered the capsize sector by ordering two scrubber-fitted 182,000 dwt vessels at Namura Shipbuilding in Japan for delivery in 2028. This joint venture with a Japanese partner will see DryDel commercially and technically manage both capes, adding to their existing orderbook of 10 ships to be delivered in the next four years. Previously ordering handysize bulkers at Namura, DryDel's expansion into capsize vessels marks a strategic move for...

Hong Kong authorities have more than doubled their fiscal deficit estimate to HK$100 billion for the 2024-25 financial year, prompting calls to prioritize cutting expenses and potentially raising taxes due to weaker revenue from a soft property market. The structural reliance on land sales has been cited as a significant issue, with experts warning of the impact of slow economic growth on the current fiscal model. Finance chief Paul Chan Mo-po noted a slump in...

The Myanmar military has been committing war crimes and crimes against humanity, displacing over three million people and targeting civilians with airstrikes, heavy artillery, arson, sexual violence, torture, and executions. The situation in Myanmar is dire, with widespread human rights violations being perpetuated on a daily basis. The need for international intervention to address these atrocities is urgent. Full Article