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China’s ban on iPhone use accelerates
Published on 16/12/2023
» More Chinese agencies and government-backed firms across the country have ordered staff to stop bringing iPhones and other foreign devices to work, setting in motion an unprecedented prohibition that is likely to block Apple and Samsung from parts of the world’s biggest mobile market.
'It's finished!': IEA boss says COP28 bid farewell to fossil fuels
AFP, Published on 15/12/2023
» PARIS - While the UN's COP28 climate summit marked a pivot moment, when the world pledged to say "goodbye" to fossil fuels, International Energy Agency chief Fatih Birol told AFP on Friday, it needs to now urgently boost finance for the energy transition in developing countries.
Inflation-hit Serbia heads to polls after months of protests
AFP, Published on 15/12/2023
» BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic will not be on the ballot in Sunday's parliamentary and local elections, but the contest is nevertheless a referendum on his government amid soaring inflation and months of protests.
Thailand's semi-democracy faces risks
Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 15/12/2023
» The government of Prime Minister and Finance Minister Srettha Thavisin has settled into an uneasy balance between the civilian-led majority forces that represent the Thai electorate and the royalist-conservative minority guardians of the established centres anchored around the monarchy, military, judiciary, and bureaucracy.
Donald Tusk: recent EU bigwig back in command in Poland
AFP, Published on 13/12/2023
» WARSAW - Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, who ousted the conservatives from power, is a veteran politician and former EU chief with a passion for football and roots in the anti-communist movement.
Thai Fashion Brands Shine on Lazada's 12.12 Sale
Published on 08/12/2023
» Lazada Thailand celebrates local Thai fashion labels during the 12.12 All Out Year-End Sale, taking place from December 12th to 14th. These brands are gaining popularity among local shoppers as Lazada becomes a preferred destination for trendy fashion apparel. Thai consumers are looking for a wider product selection and greater accessibility to designer pieces at affordable prices.
Honouring 34 Remarkable Sustainable Innovations at International Innovation Awards (IIA) 2023
Published on 08/12/2023
» Celebrating and embracing the spirit of progress and excellence, the International Innovation Awards (IIA) 2023 proudly honours 34 remarkable innovations that redefine industries and elevate the human experience on a global scale. As one of the pillars of the Innovation Revolution movement spearheaded by regional NGO Enterprise Asia since 2017, the award recognition program, which aims to create an innovation ecosystem for enterprises, is held annually to recognise outstanding innovations across the globe. This year marks the 7th edition of the awards which took place in Taipei, and was graced by Chern-Chyi “C.C.” Chen, Deputy Minister of Ministry of Economic Affairs, and Betty Hu, Deputy Director, Administration for Digital Industries, Ministry of Digital Affairs.
Verdict due in landmark Japan army sexual assault case
AFP, Published on 08/12/2023
» TOKYO - A Japanese court is due Tuesday to give a verdict in the landmark trial of three ex-soldiers accused of sexual assault in a country where still very few victims come forward.
Modest pre-holiday improvement foreseen
Business, Published on 05/12/2023
» As we enter the final month of the year, historical patterns suggest we will see active trading in the first half of December, followed by a slowdown in the second half due to extended holidays.
'Unintended consequences': friction at COP28 over green trade
AFP, Published on 05/12/2023
» DUBAI - Inside the negotiating rooms and on the sidelines of the COP28 climate talks, simmering tensions over wealthy countries' "green trade" policies have been bubbling to the surface, with developing nations fearful they will be penalised.