Tencent challenges Amazon, Microsoft cloud dominance with WeChat ecosystem

Chinese tech company Tencent is a gaming giant and the parent company of WeChat, the ubiquitous social messaging app in China. Cheng Xin | Getty Images News | Getty Images SINGAPORE — Chinese tech giant Tencent is increasingly leveraging its WeChat super-app ecosystem to set itself apart from dominant global cloud service players, Tencent Cloud … Read more

Top UK government lawyer pushes ‘revolving door’ as pay gap widens

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. The head of the UK’s Government Legal Department is pushing for more of a “revolving door” with industry, as US law firms in London spur large salary increases, putting extra pressure on public sector hiring. … Read more

Patricia Wettig’s Net Worth In 2023: A Comprehensive Analysis

Introduction Hey there! Today, I’m diving into the fascinating life and net worth of Patricia Wettig, a name synonymous with talent and versatility in Hollywood. From her iconic roles on television to her successful playwriting career, Patricia Wettig has built an impressive legacy. But how much is she really worth? Let’s explore! Name Patricia Anne … Read more

Arsenal could rue selling £9m “monster” who’s now rivalling Xhaka

Since Mikel Arteta entered Arsenal Football Club he has been ruthless with his decision-making. He takes no prisoners, that’s for sure. After one too many misdemeanours, the Spaniard removed the captaincy from Pierre Emerick-Aubayemany and subsequently told him to leave the club. There’s also the goalkeeper situation. Aaron Ramsdale was fine. He had some great … Read more

Top radio host charged with sexually abusing 8 people

Veteran Australian broadcaster and former Wallabies coach Alan Jones has been charged with sexually abusing seven men and a 17-year-old boy. The 83-year-old was taken into custody at his Sydney apartment early on Monday morning, as detectives from the New South Wales (NSW) Police Child Abuse Squad searched the harbour-front property and seized electronic devices. … Read more

Shoemaker On’s cofounder David Allemann: ‘You have to go for crazy’

Just 15 years ago On was a new entrant in a sports shoe market filled with several well-established competitors: Nike, Adidask, and Hoka. But the company’s novel shoes—identifiable with their base that looks like a layer of hollow pebbles—won hearts as more sports enthusiasts discovered them. Today, the Swiss company reached a record high in … Read more