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The ongoing strike, the first in the electronics company’s history, involved only a small fraction of its workforce and lasted less than a month. Thousands of unionized workers at Samsung Electronics in South Korea, who began an indefinite strike last month, returned to work by Monday after failing to secure concessions from the tech giant. This strike, the first of its kind in Samsung’s decades-long history, involved around 6,500 employees—just a small fraction of the total workforce and union membership. According to Lee Hyun Kuk, vice president of the Nationwide Samsung Electronics Union, most strikers had resumed their duties by Monday. Negotiations between the union and Samsung over wages, bonuses, and vacation days had been ongoing for months without resolution. In June, the unio...

  Former President Donald Trump has called on his supporters to "target" Meta and Google, accusing the Big Tech companies of "censoring" details about the assassination attempt on his life during a Pennsylvania campaign rally last month.   On Tuesday morning, Trump posted on his social platform, Truth Social: “They made it virtually impossible to find pictures or anything about this heinous act. Here we go again, another attempt at RIGGING THE ELECTION!!! GO AFTER META AND GOOGLE. LET THEM KNOW WE ARE ALL WISE TO THEM, WILL BE MUCH TOUGHER THIS TIME.” Trump’s criticism followed reports that X users had observed a photo of him, celebrating after surviving the assassination attempt, being incorrectly flagged as “doctored” on Facebook. Additionally, Google faced backlash...

Over the next five years, Thailand anticipates that investments in electric vehicles and related technologies will exceed 200 billion THB (US$5.5 billion).   BANGKOK: While the electric vehicle (EV) industry has faced slowdowns in regions like the United States, Thailand remains steadfast in its goal to become Southeast Asia's leading EV manufacturing hub. The Board of Investment (BOI), which encourages foreign investment in Thailand, has approved 24 projects from automakers for the production of various electric vehicles, including battery and hybrid models. These projects are set to produce over half a million EV units annually. The BOI projects that investments in EVs and related technologies will total more than 200 billion THB (US$5.5 billion) over the next five years. Effor...

Chinese electric vehicle companies are making significant strides in Thailand, a major industry hub, while Europe and the United States impose tariffs to keep them out. A year ago, Ma Haiyang and eight colleagues arrived in Thailand to establish the first international operation for GAC Aion, a Chinese electric vehicle maker. Initially lacking an office, factory, local staff, and even a clear plan, they set up temporary operations in a Bangkok hotel, using conference rooms and the lobby for meetings. Despite the challenges, the team managed to sell their first electric vehicle just 74 days after their arrival. Ma Haiyang, the general manager for Aion in Southeast Asia, emphasized the urgency of their expansion: “The window of opportunity for Chinese new energy vehicles going overseas...

Bitcoin is currently revisiting its crucial support level near $62,000. This key moment could determine its next move. Meanwhile, Ethereum and Ripple are also making headlines with their price forecasts. Keep an eye on these developments as they could significantly impact the cryptocurrency market.   Bitcoin is revisiting its 50% retracement level at $62,736, with an impending rally potentially on the horizon. Ethereum is stabilizing around its daily support level of $3,076, hinting at a possible recovery. Ripple faces resistance at $0.643; a breakout above this level could indicate a bullish trend. Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) are testing key support levels around $62,700 and $3,000, respectively, which may suggest a chance for recovery. Meanwhile, Ripple is enco...

  Vice President Kamala Harris has provoked controversy by labeling Bitcoin as a “currency for criminals.” Her remarks have ignited a strong response from the crypto community, which perceives her statements as a direct challenge to the industry. Kamala Harris has sharply criticized Bitcoin during a discussion on cryptocurrencies. She voiced concerns about Bitcoin's role in illegal activities, highlighting that its decentralized and anonymous features make it appealing to criminals trying to avoid detection by authorities. This stance is consistent with the views of other regulators and politicians, including Senator Elizabeth Warren, who has also expressed similar reservations about cryptocurrencies. In response, advocates of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies swiftly defen...

Production is underway for A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, the Game of Thrones prequel, with information on release date, storyline, cast, and more to follow.   Five years ago, Game of Thrones wrapped up its final season, but the story lives on with House of the Dragon. Just recently, the second season of House of the Dragon kicked off with its first episode on Sunday. Right after this, HBO thrilled fans by announcing a new prequel to the original Game of Thrones series. They've already started filming in Belfast, Ireland for this prequel called A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. It's based on R. R. Martin's novella The Hedge Knight, delving into the adventures of two heroes in Westeros during the time when the Targaryens ruled the Iron Throne. When and what to expect from the G...