Ex-TikTok executive says Chinese government used app to locate, identify Hong Kong protesters

Posted on June 17, 2023
A former executive at ByteDance, the Chinese company that owns the popular short-video app TikTok, says in a legal filing that some members of the ruling Communist Party used data held by the company to identify and locate protesters in Hong Kong. Yintao Yu, formerly head of engineering for ByteDance in the United States, says those same people had access to US user data, an allegation that the company denies. Yu, who worked for the company in 2018, made the allegations in a recent filing for a wrongful dismissal case filed in May in the San Francisco Superior Court. In…

WestJet to wind down Swoop, integrate into main operation – Business News

Posted on June 16, 2023
WestJet to absorb Swoop The Canadian Press – Jun 9, 2023 / 11:37 am | Stories: 431105Photo: The Canadian Press A passenger boards a WestJet Encore Bombardier Q400 twin-engined turboprop aircraft in Kamloops, Saturday, June 3, 2023. WestJet and Swoop pilots ratified their collective agreement after a bargaining process that saw the threat of a strike snarl many Canadians’ long weekend plans. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntoshWestJet says it will wind down its Swoop brand by late October as it integrates the budget carrier’s operations into its main banner. The move comes after ratification of a new collective agreement…

Lotus Marketing: Empowering Businesses with Digital Marketing Expertise

Posted on June 16, 2023
Lotus Marketing, a dynamic company with a remarkable presence in the digital marketing landscape, has been transforming businesses worldwide with their comprehensive range of services. Founded by Jeremy and Max, Lotus Marketing offers a one-stop marketing agency solution, specializing in Social Media Marketing (SMM), Facebook and Instagram ads, and the creation of effective sales funnels for ecommerce businesses. This article will explore the key services provided by Lotus Marketing and the remarkable results they have achieved. Social Media Marketing (SMM): Lotus Marketing’s expertise in SMM sets them apart in the competitive digital marketing industry. With a deep understanding of various…

ZoomerMedia announces acquisition of The Peak Canada’s

Posted on June 15, 2023
TORONTO, June 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ZoomerMedia Limited (TSXV: ZUM) (“ZoomerMedia”) announces that it has completed the acquisition of all the outstanding shares of The Peak Media Collective Inc. (PMCs). Founded in 2020, The Peaks serves busy Canadian professionals and business leaders with the top global business, finance, and tech stories of the day packaged in a smart, fast, and easily digestible format. The aggregate purchase price of $5 million is comprised of $3.5 million cash on closing and a $1.5 million promissory note. The Peaks‘s flagship daily newsletter covers the biggest Canadian and global business stories and has…

Irving Oil considers the sale of the company as part of a strategic review

Posted on June 14, 2023
Irving Oil says it has launched a strategic review that will consider, among other things, “a full or partial sale” of the company, one of the largest in New Brunswick. “A strategic review of the company is underway, and a series of options are being evaluated related to the company’s future,” the Saint John-based company said in a statement. “No decisions have been made about where this strategic review may lead. Considerations will be given to a new ownership structure, a full or partial sale, or a change in the portfolio of our assets and how we operate them.” The…

Kraft Paper Manufacturing Project Cost 2023: Plant Setup, Manufacturing Process and Business Plan 2028

Posted on June 14, 2023
Syndicated Analytics new report titled “Kraft Paper Manufacturing Plant Project Report: Industry Trends, Manufacturing Process, Plant Setup, Machinery, Raw Materials, Investment Opportunities, Cost and Revenue 2023-2028” offers a comprehensive overview of the process involved in establishing a manufacturing facility for kraft paper. It methodically examines various aspects, including manufacturing requirements, project costs and economics, success and risk factors, returns on investment, and profit margins. The study provides an in-depth analysis of the performance of the kraft paper market, encompassing major regions, key market segments, and future prospects. As such, this report is an essential read for business strategists, investors, researchers,…

Announcing Microsoft’s AI Customer Commitments

Posted on June 13, 2023
AI is creating unparalleled opportunities for businesses of every size and across every industry. We are seeing our customers embrace AI services to drive innovation, increase productivity and solve critical problems for humanity, such as the development of breakthrough medical cures and new ways to meet the challenges of climate change. At the same time, there are legitimate concerns about the power of the technology and the potential for it to be used to cause harm rather than benefits. It’s not surprising, in this context, that governments around the world are looking at how existing laws and regulations can be…

Leadership in Uncertain Times | Invisible Edge

Posted on June 13, 2023
In my life, I haven’t experienced a time where the whole world came together to overcome a major challenge. Too often we are divided, creating stories about how we feel either inferior or superior to others. That usually doesn’t go well in either version. COVID-19 is, along with many other things, an opportunity to lead—whether it’s holding a vision, or encouraging acts of kindness among your team, family, or community. In order to lead effectively in turbulent times, we have to be well-resourced and have tools to quell our own anxieties and fears, so that we can in turn be…