Posts by Yurie Miyazawa
Consumers feel pinch at pump as Russia drives oil refining boom
(Bloomberg) – It’s a great time to be an oil refiner – but a less great time to be filling up at the pump. In Europe, the US and Asia, giant plants are making money by doing what they’ve always done: converting crude oil into vital fuels and selling them at a profit. What’s different…
Read MoreMusk’s Grokipedia leans on ‘questionable’ sources, study says
ELON Musk’s Grokipedia carries thousands of citations to “questionable” and “problematic” sources, US researchers said Friday (Nov 14), raising doubts about the reliability of the artificial intelligence (AI)-powered encyclopedia as an information tool. Musk’s company xAI launched Grokipedia last month to compete with Wikipedia – a crowdsourced information repository authored by humans that the billionaire…
Read MoreGoogle plans US$40 billion Texas data center investment amid AI boom
ALPHABET’S Google said on Friday (Nov 14) it would invest US$40 billion in three new data centers in Texas, as part of its push to expand capacity for artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives. The planned investment, which will be made through 2027, underscores the intensifying competition among AI and cloud service providers to build infrastructure capable…
Read MoreUS: Wall Street ends mixed; traders look to Nvidia report
WALL Street stocks ended mixed on Friday (Nov 14) as investors looked ahead to Nvidia’s quarterly results next week and worried that the Federal Reserve may hold off on cutting US interest rates in December. The Nasdaq ended higher and the S&P 500 finished marginally weaker after an early selloff that dragged all three major…
Read MoreYour Brand Needs One Emotional North Star
Every strong brand lives or dies on emotion. As Erik Huberman, I’ve seen founders obsess over fonts, funnels, and features while missing the single question that matters: what do you want people to feel? That answer should guide everything you say and do. My view is simple: you need one core emotional driver that sits…
Read MoreMichigan, New Jersey, and More: The States Driving Legal Online Casino Play
Online casino gaming continues to expand across the United States, with some states shaping the path forward more than others. A growing number of regions now allow residents to access legal online platforms for slots, table games, and other forms of digital wagering. While federal law leaves much of the regulation to individual states, several…
Read MoreHow iGaming Startups Are Reshaping the Digital Economy
iGaming startups are redefining the digital economy by merging entertainment with fintech, data analytics, and global commerce. Their rapid growth is driven by innovation, strategic expansion, and evolving regulation. These companies create new revenue streams and influence employment, infrastructure, and consumer behaviour. They are also pushing the boundaries of creativity, challenging traditional business models, and…
Read MoreChina blows past record for Europe car sales on hybrid, EV gains
The Asian nation’s latest plug-in hybrids offer long electric-only ranges, rapid charging and generous standard equipment at prices below European rivals [LONDON] Chinese carmakers posted their best month ever in Europe, roaring past previous highs in September on surging demand for battery-powered and hybrid-electric models. Companies led by BYD, Saic Motor’s MG and Chery Automobile…
Read MoreSingapore shares rise ahead of US-China meeting; STI up 0.1%
Across the broader market, gainers beat decliners 369 to 166, as 1.6 billion securities worth S$1.4 billion change hands [SINGAPORE] US President Donald Trump’s upcoming meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping sparked hope that a cooling of trade tensions between the economic superpowers would ensue, leading to a rally in Asian markets including Singapore on…
Read MoreBrand Building: The Foundation of Marketing Success
When we decided to partner Hawke Media with STS, we recognized an untapped opportunity in the brand development space. Great marketing isn’t just about clever campaigns or strategic advertising—it starts with a solid brand foundation. Building a strong brand identity creates the consistency needed across all marketing channels. This consistency is what builds consumer trust…
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