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Donald Trump, in his characteristic confrontational and headline-grabbing style, is noted for engaging in crucial discussions with international leaders. A prime example includes negotiations with Chinese President Xi Jinping aimed at reviving the troubled telecom giant ZTE, illustrating his interventionist approach to international trade issues.

Trump's controversial persona extends to his significant influence and occasional contention with social media platforms. His ban from major social sites underscores ongoing debates around the efficacy of these platforms in curbing the spread of misinformation, an issue that continues to evoke significant criticism from various quarters.

Moreover, Trump's endorsement by prominent business figures like Larry Ellison has sparked debates within major corporations, highlighting ethical concerns and the broader implications of political endorsements in corporate culture. This juxtaposition of politics and business ethics continues to stimulate discussions on corporate governance and responsible leadership in the tech industry.

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Navigating the backlash against corporate DEI: challenges & strategic responses
Tue, 4th Mar 2025
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As International Women's Day nears, companies are reaffirming DEI commitments amid rising backlash from critics citing ineffectiveness and unfair advantages.
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Trump victory boosts trading activity on Tiger Trade platform
Thu, 14th Nov 2024
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digital economy
Donald Trump's election victory has sparked a trading frenzy across Asia-Pacific markets, with volumes on Tiger Trade soaring by up to 96%.
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Experts call for resilience after cyber-attack on Trump's campaign
Tue, 13th Aug 2024
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Experts urge resilient cyber measures after Trump's campaign hack reveals vulnerabilities, stressing decoy tactics, phishing awareness, and robust public sector security.
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Binance Australia report highlights high crypto market volatility
Fri, 9th Aug 2024
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Binance Australia's latest report reveals a 6.1% rise in crypto market capitalisation in July followed by a 20% dip in August, highlighting market volatility.
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Plan for Christchurch Call to target social media algorithms welcomed
Fri, 14th May 2021
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A tech specialist says targeting social media algorithms is an important step to reduce extremist online content. .
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Trump social media ban too little, too late
Mon, 11th Jan 2021
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politics
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misinformation
Social media's suspension of Trump does little to combat online misinformation, says Reset Australia's Chris Cooper.
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Google leads donations as tech sector pledges US$1.4 billion to COVID-19 crisis
Mon, 13th Apr 2020
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network infrastructure
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digital entertainment
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healthtech
Tech giants donate over $1.4bn to combat COVID-19 crisis. Google leads with $800m, followed by Cisco ($225m) and Facebook ($120m).
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Coronavirus: Alibaba Cloud delivers eCommerce to help retailers
Fri, 13th Mar 2020
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Alibaba Cloud will deliver a series of eCommerce solutions to assist organisations that are adversely impacted by the coronavirus outbreak.
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Auldhouse named sole Oracle-approved training partner
Tue, 25th Feb 2020
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cloud services
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oracle
Auldhouse has been named Oracle's exclusive training partner in NZ, offering a range of Oracle University courses.
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Oracle staff condemn Larry Ellison's support for Donald Trump
Thu, 20th Feb 2020
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Over 7,000 Oracle employees urge the company to reassess its ethics and diversity stance after founder Larry Ellison's public support for Donald Trump.
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Trump in talks with Xi Jinping to get ZTE “back into business fast”
Tue, 15th May 2018
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The US Department of Commerce has banned American companies from selling components to Chinese telecoms giant ZTE for seven years.