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Transpacific cable is cut, for now
Life, James Hein, Published on 16/09/2020
» In light of the problems between the USA and China, and that those in power in Beijing want to grab data from US networks, Google and Facebook have dropped plans to build an undersea cable between the US and Hong Kong. The new target limits the landing points to the Philippines and Taiwan and now excludes Hong Kong. The HK section of the cable is built but will not now be activated due to a national security agreement between the US and Google and Facebook. I will predict that if Joe Biden wins the next US election this decision will be revisited.
Asian trade subdued as economic outlook weakens
Business, Published on 13/05/2023
» RECAP: Most Asian share markets were subdued on Friday and the dollar held onto its gains from safe-haven flows, after soft economic data from the US and China fuelled concerns about a global slowdown.
Panda woe Number One
News, Postbag, Published on 23/04/2023
» Re: "Giant panda Lin Hui dies in Chiang Mai", (BP, April 20).
US elections to strengthen dollar
Business, Published on 21/09/2016
» The baht is expected to retreat to 36 to the dollar in the next 6-12 months on anticipation the greenback will strengthen after the US presidential election in November, say strategists at Credit Suisse.
Gates Questions Musk's Goals for Twitter, Approach to Misinformation
Business, Published on 06/05/2022
» Bill Gates said that he isn't sure of Elon Musk's motives in buying Twitter Inc. and that social media must play a role in curbing the spread of misinformation.
No more games
Life, James Hein, Published on 10/06/2015
» Official Windows 10 will be available on July 29, this year. By the time you read this, legal software owners should have received their notification from Microsoft to register for the free upgrade. Yes, there are indeed some nice new features that may or nor be available to you at release but there are what some will consider negatives to the product as well.
Asian markets up after weak US data
Published on 28/01/2015
» HONG KONG — Asian stock markets ended mostly higher Wednesday after reversing earlier losses, although dealers remained nervous following a heavy sell-off in New York sparked by poor earnings reports.
Microsoft uncovers more Russian attacks
Associated Press, Published on 21/08/2018
» Microsoft has uncovered new hacking attempts by Russia targeting US political groups ahead of the midterm elections.