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• Viu CEO Janice Lee revealed at APOS 2026 that nearly 20% of the platform's long-form viewers have transitioned to watching microdramas. • The streamer is expanding its branded content and co-production efforts, highlighted by the Indonesia-set series “Abracadabra” produced with Samsung and starring Ji Chang-wook. • This shift matters as the short-form format attracts advertisers seeking rapid production turnarounds and higher engagement through pan-regional tentpole strategies.

• Viu CEO Janice Lee reports that nearly 20% of long-form users now watch microdrama, a growing format on the platform. • The platform is expanding its branded content and co-production efforts, including a partnership with Samsung for the series "Abracadabra" starring Ji Chang-wook. • This strategy allows for rapid turnaround times, making the short-form format attractive to brands looking for quick content.

Legal team of alleged gunman, 28, reverses position on ‘extreme emotional disturbance’ defense after one dayIn a stunning reversal, Luigi Mangione’s legal team said on Thursday they would no longer pursue a psychiatric defense in his upcoming state trial over the killing of the UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.Just one day earlier, Mangione’s lawyers told Judge Gregory Carro they would pursue a defense claiming the 28-year-old was suffering an “extreme emotional disturbance” at the time of Thompson’s killing on 4 December 2024. Continue reading...

• A new Forbes ranking has identified 26 influential Indian-origin CEOs and entrepreneurs who are currently shaping the technology ecosystem and business landscape in Silicon Valley. • These leaders hold pivotal roles across major global corporations, including Google, Adobe, and Microsoft, as well as emerging sectors like artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and venture capital. • The recognition underscores the significant impact and leadership of the Indian diaspora in driving American technological innovation and corporate strategy.

• ASML CEO Christophe Fouquet has criticized the European Union's aggressive pursuit of technology independence, questioning the logic of intervening in global semiconductor supply chains. • Fouquet argued that the EU lacks the necessary infrastructure to support such a stance, delivering a "blunt reality check" to policymakers in Brussels. • This tension highlights the struggle between the EU's desire for strategic autonomy and the practical realities of the highly globalized chip industry.

Debbie Crosbie receives £3.2m in bonuses after mutual building society’s takeover of Virgin MoneyNationwide building society has nearly doubled the pay packet of its chief executive, Debbie Crosbie, a year after the board pushed through a controversial bonus scheme for its top boss. The mutual, which is owned by its members, released its annual report on Monday, showing Crosbie was handed £3.2m in bonuses – a combination of payouts for annual and longer-term performance – up from £1.1m a year earlier.It pushed her overall pay packet to £4.7m for the year to March 2026, marking an 88% jump on the near-£2.5m she earned for the previous year. Meanwhile, eligible staff within the wider 26,890-strong workforce will see their pay rise by an average of 3.8% from 1 July. “These changes reflect a significant investment in our people, recognising the contribution and commitment of those at the heart of serving our customers and delivering our strategy,” Nationwide said. Crosbie’s £1.2m annual salary was increased a further 2.9% in April this year. Continue reading...

• Top U.S. CEOs are bracing for a possible downturn, with a Fox Business report saying confidence fell to 47 in Q2 2026 and that 47% of executives now say the economy is worse than six months ago. • The survey-based warning points to reduced hiring and more cautious corporate spending, suggesting businesses are preparing for weaker demand if conditions deteriorate further. • The shift matters because CEO sentiment often influences capital investment, employment plans, and earnings guidance across U.S. industries, especially if large firms become more defensive.