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US charges China-based Zoom exec with disrupting Tiananmen meetings
US prosecutors charged a former China-based Zoom executive with disrupting video meetings commemorating the Tiananmen Square crackdown. Read more…
Month: December 2020
Features
A new superhighway in our solar system could be our way out
Scientists have discovered a superhighway in our solar system that can increase the speed we could travel through space exponentially. Read more…
Features
Airport security is key to regaining passenger trust in the face of COVID-19
The promise of effective COVID-19 vaccines gives hope to the airline sector, but we need to rebuild passenger trust in airport security. Read more…
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Google looks to drive internet adoption in India with new initiatives
After committing $10 billion to India under its digitisation fund, Google is now making efforts to further localize its services. Read more…
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Global chip shortage sounding alarm bells for device manufacturers
Makers of cars and electronic devices from TVs to smartphones are sounding alarm bells about a global shortage of chips as markets rebound. Read more…
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European 5G operators see Samsung as potential Huawei replacement
European mobile operators considering Samsung Electronics, in the race to replace China’s Huawei as supplier of their fledgling 5G systems. Read more…
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China to share data and samples from moon obtained by Chang’e 5 probe
China will share data and samples from moon obtained by its Chang’e 5 probe but ‘unfortunate’ US restrictions might prevent it getting any. Read more…
Off the Wire
ZTE obtains accreditation for anti-bribery management system
ZTE has passed certification for its anti-bribery management system, and obtained China’s first accredited ISO 37001:2016 certificate. Read more…
Off the Wire
iDiabCare – new mobile application to help monitor diabetics’ health
A Taiwanese solution provider has developed iDiabCare, an app that helps patients control their health and manage their diabetic symptoms. Read more…
Views
If 5G is disappointing now, do we need 6G in just a few years’ time?
After several months of hearing about 5G launches, the reality is setting in. 5G customers are going back to 4G, for instance in South Korea. Read more…
Features
AsiaPac Financial Services Industry (FSI) – innovation ensures resiliency
AsiaPac Financial Services Industry (FSI) has continued to forge ahead and accelerate the pace of digitization in response to the pandemic Read more…
News
India follows US to bar untrusted telecom vendors; clears auction
Industry watchers say that India has adopted a strategy similar to the US to bar untrusted telecom equipment vendors. Read more…
News
Zoom to hire hundreds for expanded R&D centre in Singapore
Zoom to expand its presence in Singapore by opening a research and development centre and will immediately hire hundreds of engineering staff Read more…
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Australia suing Facebook for collecting user data without permission
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is suing Facebook Inc accusing it of collecting user data without permission. Read more…
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Violence at factory in India likely to stall Wistron and Apple expansion plans
Violence at a Wistron factory in southern India is likely to stall the company’s and its client Apple’s drive to expand local manufacturing. Read more…
Views
Is a tech bubble forming or is it growing pains for a new (better) normal?
There is talk of a tech bubble emerging that could cause major trouble ahead. The arguments are sound but there is room for debate. Read more…
News
How will Singapore’s 5G rollout affect users’ experience?
Part of the rationale behind the push on 5G by all four of Singapore’s operators is the need not to be left behind the competition. Read more…
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Farmers’ protest: Jio wants action against rivals for spreading rumours
Reliance Jio is alleging that its bitter rivals Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea are spreading “frivolous rumours” against it. Read more…
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China puts unprecedented anti-trust squeeze on its technology giants
China’s unprecedented anti-trust squeeze on its technology giants is only just beginning, regulator is particularly keen to ‘make an example’ Read more…
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China’s central bank calls for wider acceptance of cash payments
China’s central bank has called for wider acceptance of cash in economic activities and vowed to punish those who refuse to accept cash. Read more…