Bloomberg Thai e-commerce startup Pomelo Fashion is cutting staff across its functions, joining other tech firms downsizing this year in a bid to withstand an economic slowdown. The online fashion retailer cut about 55 employees, or 8% of its headcount, it said. The company said it has streamlined its processes “to move towards more sustainable growth.” The Bangkok-based startup ...

Bloomberg The death of Queen Elizabeth II prompted an outpouring of condolences from global leaders, many noting that her long reign provided constancy to a world beset by wars, a pandemic and other crises. US President Joe Biden said she “defined an era.” “In a world of constant change, she was a steadying presence and a source of comfort and ...

Bloomberg Kim Jong Un expanded the circumstances under which North Korea would launch a nuclear strike — including attacking automatically if his leadership is threatened — further raising the stakes for any military confrontation with the US and its allies. North Korea laid out its new nuclear doctrine in a law approved by the Supreme People’s Congress in Pyongyang, according ...