
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…
Indonesia has blocked search engine website Yahoo, payments firm Paypal and several gaming websites due to failure to comply with licensing rules. Read more…
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…
The telecom industry has been quick to embrace cloud-based offerings for future growth, particularly with the rollout of 5G networks. Read more…
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…
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…
Samsung Electronics cautioned chip demand from smartphone and PC makers would weaken further as people shop less amid recession worries. Read more…
The distinction between negative and positive liberties is important in sociology and philosophy by offering equal opportunities to citizens. Read more…
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…
Google Maps launched Street View service in 10 Indian cities in partnership 11 years after a first attempt ran into regulatory troubles. Read more…
Neoen has won approval for its big battery in South Australia to provide inertia service to stabilise the grid, a world first. Read more…
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…
The metaverse may soon be home to a virtual platform for international dispute resolution if Singapore’s exploration bears fruit. Read more…
Mitsubishi Motors Corp plans to invest about 10 trillion rupiah ($666.89 million) in Indonesia between 2022 and 2025. Read more…
Thailand’s SEC working with law enforcement to look into potential losses among the public after the crypto exchange Zipmex. Read more…
A practical and effective solution to prevent school shootings is Threat Awareness technology leveraging AI-based image recognition. Read more…
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…
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…
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…
Australia and Singapore will unite in the fight against unsolicited telemarketing, spam and scams following agreement between ACMA and IMDA. Read more…
China will fully respect privacy and protect personal information in using the digital yuan as Beijing encourages greater adoption of e-CNY. Read more…
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