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NEC to build Asia Direct submarine cable connecting six countries
NEC has been selected to build the Asia Direct submarine cable connecting China, Japan, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. Read more…
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Effect of COVID-19 on business activities across Asia
COVID-19 continues to impact heavily on social and business life across Asia, this is a summary of the business situation across the region. Read more…
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Homeless people across Asia at greatest risk from coronavirus
Millions of homeless people and those living in informal settlements across Asia are at heightened risk of contracting the coronavirus Read more…
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Asia rolls out technology in the battle to contain coronavirus outbreak
Disinfecting drones, talking robots and AI are just some of the technologies rolled out by Asian countries to contain coronavirus pandemic. Read more…
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Two-thirds of Asians used online credit and e-payments in 2019
According to the survey of fintech customers, almost two-thirds of the respondents applied for online credit and made e-payments in 2019. Read more…
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Asia’s censors and govts battling coronavirus misinformation
Deluged by misinformation about the new coronavirus on social media, some Asian governments are fighting back with arrests, fines and fake news laws. Read more…
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Snapshot of online-only banks status in Asia
Financial regulators across Asia are creating new rules for online-only banks as they seek to shake up often staid markets – snapshot here. Read more…
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Half of all fintech customers in Asia are married and have kids
Married people with one or two kids comprise the highest share of customers of fintech lending services in Asia. Read more…
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Technology a mixed blessing for LGBT+ people in Asia
Technology has proved a mixed blessing for LGBT+ people in Asia, opening opportunities to connect but fanning hate speech, death threats and attacks. Read more…
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The difference between 5G in Europe and Asia is huge
There seems to be a 5G digital divide appearing between Europe and Asia and it is not difficult to see who the winner will be. Read more…