With world on war footing, cautious Abe declares emergency
TOKYO -- On Sunday afternoon, two days before declaring a state of emergency for Tokyo, Osaka and five other prefectures,...
Day: April 8, 2020
EU turns to DJI drones for coronavirus fight despite US worries
HAMBURG, Germany -- While the Trump administration is stepping up efforts to purge drones made by China's DJI Technology from...
‘Gig economy’ workers fall on hard times in Singapore and Australia
SINGAPORE -- Nicholas Yeo did not expect such a rocky start to his first year as a full-time freelance photographer....
Twitter boss Jack Dorsey pledges $1bn to fund fight against coronavirus
Twitter founder Jack Dorsey has pledged $1bn (£810m) of his personal wealth to help fight the coronavirus pandemic. The chief...
Most brands aren’t ready to win in e-commerce, report says
Dive Brief: Brands say they are not fully prepared to win in e-commerce, according to a study presented last week...
Singapore shutdown starts with stimulus targeting food deliveries
SINGAPORE -- As Asian countries roll out economic relief measures for businesses and households hit by the coronavirus pandemic, Singapore...
IAB: Mission-based marketing jumps 42% amid coronavirus
Dive Brief: Almost three quarters (74%) of advertising executives said the coronavirus pandemic is having a greater effect on advertising...
Chipotle turns Challenger Series into virtual gaming tournament
Dive Brief: Chipotle Mexican Grill is bringing Challenger Series, its real-world gaming tournament, online to create a virtual event, the...
Report: Airbnb pauses marketing to save $800M during pandemic downturn
Dive Brief: Airbnb halted marketing spending as it looks to save $800 million this year and offset losses from the...
Hasbro supports families staying indoors with new online resources
Dive Brief: Hasbro created a new content marketing program targeted at families looking for things to do while home during...
