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Indonesia blocks websites, sparks social media backlash
Indonesia has blocked search engine website Yahoo, payments firm Paypal and several gaming websites due to failure to comply with licensing rules. Read more…
Month: July 2022
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India blocks Krafton BGMI game, fears China sharing data
India’s government has blocked a popular battle-royale format game BGMI from Krafton over concerns about its data sharing and mining in China. Read more…
Features
Dialog leverages opportunities in the cloud value chain
The telecom industry has been quick to embrace cloud-based offerings for future growth, particularly with the rollout of 5G networks. Read more…
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Starlink promises connectivity for all, but priced for some
Starlink will soon be available in the Philippines but consumers need to purchase the router kit and pay the hefty monthly subscription fee to use the service. Read more…
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Asian tech concerns about recession and crimped spending
Asian tech firms warn of a sharp slowdown in demand for smartphones, TVs and gadgets as surging inflation and concerns of a recession crimp consumer spending. Read more…
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Chip demand to weaken as people shop less – Samsung
Samsung Electronics cautioned chip demand from smartphone and PC makers would weaken further as people shop less amid recession worries. Read more…
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Positive liberties with personal data, not just privacy red tape
The distinction between negative and positive liberties is important in sociology and philosophy by offering equal opportunities to citizens. Read more…
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Nokia, Ericsson and Samsung secure 5G deals in India
Nokia, Ericsson and Samsung have managed to secure 5G equipment deals from India’s top two telecom operators, Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel. Read more…
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Google Maps launches Street View India 11 years late
Google Maps launched Street View service in 10 Indian cities in partnership 11 years after a first attempt ran into regulatory troubles. Read more…
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World first, battery for grid stabilization Australia, Neoen
Neoen has won approval for its big battery in South Australia to provide inertia service to stabilise the grid, a world first. Read more…
Features
Comparing digital city development in Malaysia and UK
In the wake of the UK’s virtual smart cities mission to Malaysia we look at their various projects to highlight certain commonalities. Read more…
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Singapore exploring dispute resolution in the metaverse
The metaverse may soon be home to a virtual platform for international dispute resolution if Singapore’s exploration bears fruit. Read more…
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Mitsubishi to invest big in Indonesia for EV production
Mitsubishi Motors Corp plans to invest about 10 trillion rupiah ($666.89 million) in Indonesia between 2022 and 2025. Read more…
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Thai authorities probing crypto exchange Zipmex
Thailand’s SEC working with law enforcement to look into potential losses among the public after the crypto exchange Zipmex. Read more…
Features
Can AI threat awareness prevent mass shootings?
A practical and effective solution to prevent school shootings is Threat Awareness technology leveraging AI-based image recognition. Read more…
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Meta eyes up Indian prediction startup Better Opinions
Meta hasn’t stopped hunting for startups in the Indian market and is now eyeing investment into the early-stage startup Better Opinions. Read more…
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Shenzhen firms told to set up ‘closed-loop’ systems to combat COVID
The Chinese city of Shenzhen told 100 major companies including iPhone maker Foxconn to set up “closed-loop” systems as it battles COVID-19. Read more…
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Shares in Indian food deliverer Zomato crash to new low
Shares of Indian food delivery company Zomato fell more than 14% to a record low, as a one-year share lock-in period expired. Read more…
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Australia, Singapore join forces to fight spam and scams
Australia and Singapore will unite in the fight against unsolicited telemarketing, spam and scams following agreement between ACMA and IMDA. Read more…
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China will respect privacy of digital yuan (e-CNY) users
China will fully respect privacy and protect personal information in using the digital yuan as Beijing encourages greater adoption of e-CNY. Read more…