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Experimental chewing gum could reduce spread of COVID-19, maybe

November 23, 2021 News Centre 0

An experimental chewing gum that “traps” coronavirus particles could limit the amount of the virus in saliva and help curb transmission. Read more…

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Bat researchers in Cambodia on mission to track down COVID-19 origin

September 20, 2021 News Centre 0

Researchers are collecting samples from bats in northern Cambodia in a bid to understand the coronavirus pandemic Read more…

Semiconductor shortage Malaysia
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Global semiconductor shortages to worsen as COVID ravages Malaysia

August 25, 2021 Joana Bagano 0

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

June 8, 2021 Guest Writer 0

Finance and technology brought together into “fintech” delivers on promise to create a more inclusive society and a more sustainable planet. Read more…

Twitter take down India
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India asks Twitter to take down tweets critical of its coronavirus handling

April 25, 2021 News Centre 0

The Indian government asked social media platform Twitter to take down dozens of tweets, critical of its handling of the coronavirus outbreak Read more…

Nervotec Singapore
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Singapore trials Nervotec app that acts as first-line coronavirus defence

February 25, 2021 News Centre 0

Smartphone app, developed by Singapore startup Nervotec, could act as first line of defence against next outbreak of the coronavirus. Read more…

Indonesia influencers vaccines
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Social media influencers among the first to receive vaccines in Indonesia

January 15, 2021 News Centre 0

Among the first in the queue for coronavirus vaccines in Indonesia has been one conspicuous group – social media influencers. Read more…

Singapore travellers
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Singapore travellers to wear electronic tags to enforce quarantine

August 4, 2020 News Centre 0

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

August 3, 2020 News Centre 0

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

June 22, 2020 News Centre 0

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…

US-China trade war elephants dancing
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US-China tech war is a bit like ‘two elephants dancing’

June 19, 2020 News Centre 0

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…

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Supply chain visibility is just one area fuelled by coronavirus turmoil

June 18, 2020 News Centre 0

Business is booming at companies like riskmethods that offer digital tools to help map out supply chain risks, run factories, forecast demand Read more…

internet bhelps billions
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Internet helps billions of people adapt to and survive coronavirus pandemic

June 10, 2020 News Centre 0

Online schooling, working from home or family video calls – the internet has helped billions to adapt and survive the coronavirus pandemic. Read more…

Singapore wearables
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Singapore plans wearable coronavirus tracking device for 5.7mn residents

June 7, 2020 News Centre 2

Singapore plans to give a wearable device to identify people who had interacted with carriers of coronavirus to each of its 5.7mn residents. Read more…

CRSC tech companies solid
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Tech companies have been solid through coronavirus, but will it last?

June 5, 2020 News Centre 0

Tech companies have been solid in the aftermath of the coronavirus-induced market crash, but some investors are questioning if it will last. Read more…

cryptocurrency crime
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Cryptocurrency crime surges in first five months of coronavirus pandemic

June 3, 2020 News Centre 0

Losses from cryptocurrency crime, thefts, hacks, and frauds soared to nearly $1.4 billion from the beginning of the year until the end of May Read more…

SK Telecom robot
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Robot developed by SK Telecom screens visitors, dispenses sanitiser

June 2, 2020 News Centre 0

Robot equipped with cameras and LED screen greets visitors at SK Telecom checking temperature, dispensing hand sanitiser, disinfecting floor. Read more…

Asian-Americans social media protest
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Asian-Americans, harassed over coronavirus, push back on social media

June 1, 2020 News Centre 0

Harassment of Asian-Americans has led community activists in USA to fight back – rallying on social media, and supporting each other online. Read more…

Alibaba coronavirus winner
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Alibaba emerges a big winner from China’s coronavirus crisis

May 29, 2020 News Centre 0

Alibaba is emerging as one of China’s biggest corporate winners of the coronavirus crisis, gaining the opportunity to expand its businesses. Read more…

South Korea virus tracking
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South Korea turns urban planning system into a virus tracking database

May 25, 2020 News Centre 0

South Korea Smart City data system forms the foundation for a data clearing house that has turbocharged South Korea’s virus tracking. Read more…

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