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Bat researchers in Cambodia on mission to track down COVID-19 origin
Researchers are collecting samples from bats in northern Cambodia in a bid to understand the coronavirus pandemic Read more…
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Global semiconductor shortages to worsen as COVID ravages Malaysia
Eyes have been on Taiwan amidst the shortages in car chips, but automakers must brace further as Malaysia faces surging coronavirus numbers. Read more…
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How fintech can be a force for good and create a more sustainable planet
Finance and technology brought together into “fintech” delivers on promise to create a more inclusive society and a more sustainable planet. Read more…
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India asks Twitter to take down tweets critical of its coronavirus handling
The Indian government asked social media platform Twitter to take down dozens of tweets, critical of its handling of the coronavirus outbreak Read more…
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Singapore trials Nervotec app that acts as first-line coronavirus defence
Smartphone app, developed by Singapore startup Nervotec, could act as first line of defence against next outbreak of the coronavirus. Read more…
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Social media influencers among the first to receive vaccines in Indonesia
Among the first in the queue for coronavirus vaccines in Indonesia has been one conspicuous group – social media influencers. Read more…
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Singapore travellers to wear electronic tags to enforce quarantine
Singapore will make some incoming travellers wear an electronic monitoring device to ensure that they comply with coronavirus quarantines Read more…
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Forex trading increased by 300% during coronavirus pandemic
Forex trading volumes rose sharply between March and June during the pandemic, increasing by approximately 300% over those three months. Read more…
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Fujitsu develops hand washing AI to ensure workers scrub properly
Japan’s Fujitsu has developed a hand washing AI monitor it says will ensure healthcare, hotel and food industry workers scrub hands properly. Read more…
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US-China tech war is a bit like ‘two elephants dancing’
Coronavirus has disrupted supply chains and demand across the global economy, but it is the prospect of a US-China tech war worries many. Read more…
