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TikTok announces $1.5bn deal to restart Indonesia online shop
AFP, Published on 11/12/2023
» JAKARTA: TikTok on Monday announced a $1.5 billion investment in GoTo in a deal that would allow the Chinese-owned short video app to restart its online shop in Indonesia.
Internet out: India deploys shutdowns in name of security
AFP, Published on 24/11/2023
» NEW DELHI - With the world's largest biometric ID database, a pioneering digital payment system for daily transactions and a flagship space and satellite programme, India knows the power of connected technology.
Cyberattack may cripple major Australian ports for days
AFP, Published on 13/11/2023
» SYDNEY - Major ports handling nearly 40 percent of Australia's freight trade may remain crippled for days, officials said Monday, after a cyberattack blocked the key gateways.
Amazon running illegal monopoly - US
AFP, Published on 27/09/2023
» WASHINGTON - A top antitrust regulator in the United States sued Amazon on Tuesday, accusing the online retail behemoth of running an illegal monopoly by strong-arming sellers and stifling potential rivals.
Vietnam orders apartment block checks after deadly blaze
AFP, Published on 14/09/2023
» HANOI - Vietnam on Thursday ordered nationwide checks on small apartment buildings after a fire tore through a block in Hanoi, killing 56 people in the country's deadliest blaze in two decades.
EU opens antitrust probe into Microsoft over Teams
AFP, Published on 28/07/2023
» BRUSSELS - The European Commission on Thursday announced an antitrust probe into Microsoft bundling its Teams communications app with its popular Office suite, on concerns the firm could be cutting out competitors.
Military ties in spotlight as Modi visits France
AFP, Published on 13/07/2023
» PARIS: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi begins a two-day visit to France on Thursday where he will attend the traditional Bastille Day military parade as guest of honour and discuss major new defence deals.
France seeks answers after week of rioting
AFP, Published on 04/07/2023
» PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron was on Tuesday to meet with hundreds of French officials to begin exploring the "deeper reasons" for the country's plunge into riots after the killing of a teenager at a traffic stop.
Indonesian tribal group wants internet shut off
AFP, Published on 09/06/2023
» JAKARTA: An Indigenous community in Indonesia has requested an internet blackout in their area to minimise the "negative impact" of the online world, officials said Friday.
Beyond sushi: Japan expands veggie options to tempt tourists
AFP, Published on 07/06/2023
» TOKYO - Even on a weekday, there's a queue at Tokyo's vegan Izakaya Masaka, including many tourists eager to try meat-free versions of Japanese classics like fried chicken and juicy dumplings.