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The Three‑Second Silence That Broke the AI Layoff Story
The call from Ford went out in April 2026. The recruiter’s words were measured: “We’d like to discuss a non‑full‑time opportunity.” On the other end was a 58‑year‑old chassis quality engineer, one of those “optimised out” three years earlier by an AI vision system. The old man said: “You told me I was inefficient.” Three seconds of silence on the line. Then the other voice shifted: “There are sounds the AI can’t hear.”
By Jin3 months ago in Journal
ON THE BAG HUNT
People act as if turning thirty or forty is such a huge deal, but if you ask me, turning twenty was damn near a midlife crisis. I don't know what it was about the "teen" dropping from my age, but it had me feeling like I was bigger than everything around me; Everything including my reliable full time job.
By JeRon Baker3 months ago in Journal
Does Fear Motivate, or Just Silence, Workers?
We all know about the ‘carrot and stick’ approach to get things done: the carrot being positive encouragement, praise, and rewards, while the stick represents the use of fear, threats, and sanctions, though the effectiveness of one form of motivation compared to another also depends on how each person perceives their ability and confidence to deal with that situation.
By Elaine Sihera 3 months ago in Journal
The $10.3 Million Paper Cup: When Louis Vuitton Took a Milk-Tea Chain to Court
It was early on July 28, Paris time. LVMH's first-half 2026 earnings call had moved into the analyst Q&A session. She had been in the CFO seat for less than a year. An ID from an Asian investment bank popped up, the question in one line of English: Has the lack of improvement in China's performance had anything to do with the lawsuit against Moli Naibai?
By Jin3 months ago in Journal
Supply Chain Diversification Creates Opportunities for India's Auto Component Industry: ACMA President
India's auto component industry is poised to capitalise on global supply chain diversification, with exports expected to double or even triple from the current USD 24 billion as companies seek alternatives to China-centric sourcing, according to ACMA President Vikrampati Singhania.
By Mark Lim 3 months ago in Journal
Hiring the Right Executive Chef
Six years ago, during this hotel pre-opening, I was part of the team responsible for building an operation from the ground up.
By Cristian Marino3 months ago in Journal
Nike Just Chopped Off Thousands of Sellers to Save Itself in China — Will It Bleed Out Instead?
July 2026 – a bombshell landed in China’s sportswear market. A letter from Cathy Sparks, Nike’s newly appointed Vice President and General Manager of Greater China, brought the company’s long‑standing distribution strategy in the region to an abrupt halt. Starting January next year, thousands of online resellers will be cleared from Nike’s digital shelves, and the brand’s online sales footprint will shrink dramatically to a handful of official direct‑operated channels.
By Jin3 months ago in Journal
Data Centers: Choosing Green Power Over Natural Gas
Thailand's data center boom is putting new pressure on the power system. Cloud services and artificial intelligence require facilities that run around the clock, while major investors increasingly want renewable electricity instead of natural gas to meet emissions targets and secure long-term energy supplies.
By VORNews3 months ago in Journal
The Debt A Migrant Worker Carries Off The Plane Isn't Just Unfair
There's a phrase in this piece that hits harder than almost anything else in it: "The man who arrived at Kuala Lumpur International Airport in debt did not create Malaysia's productivity problem. He is carrying it."
By Mark Lim 3 months ago in Journal
MBSB Bank Just Put RM1 Billion On The Table For SMEs In Malaysia's Northern Corridor
MBSB Bank and the Northern Corridor Implementation Authority have just signed a memorandum of understanding that could reshape access to financing for small and medium enterprises across four Malaysian states, with up to RM1 billion in financing facilities on offer.
By Mark Lim 4 months ago in Journal
China Hits Out at British Steel Nationalisation
China has hit out at the nationalisation of British Steel, saying it "firmly opposes and is strongly dissatisfied with the British government's decision". On Thursday, the UK government said that taking the loss-making firm into public hands would protect jobs and safeguard a "vital national capability".
By Mark Lim 4 months ago in Journal
OSK Expects Steady Progress Across Its Core Business Divisions
OSK Holdings Bhd will enter 2026 with a measured yet constructive outlook, supported by steady progress across its core business divisions, according to group managing director Ong Ju Yan.
By Mark Lim 4 months ago in Journal