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China's internet users near 1.1 billion, driven by short videos
South China Morning Post, Published on 30/08/2024
» BEIJING - China's internet users approached 1.1 billion at the end of June, up 7.42 million from December, as a plethora of online entertainment options lured the young and old into joining the world's largest online population, the latest government figures showed.
English Traffy Fondue app aids foreigners
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 23/08/2023
» The provincial office has introduced an English language-supported version of the Traffy Fondue application to help foreign visitors air complaints about the local environment and public services.
The price of safety
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 22/06/2020
» When it comes to the new normal, the Thai Chana application -- which requires people to scan a Thai Chana Quick Response (QR) code to check in and check out of places they visit, stop by or dine at -- is certain to be familiar for those living in Thailand as a post-Covid-19 measure.
Flying cars, ANA avatar robots buzz at CEATEC
Business, Published on 17/10/2019
» CHIBA, Japan: Avatar robots by All Nippon Airways and flying car prototypes drew attention as a major electronics show near Tokyo opened on Tuesday to spur cross-industry collaboration to tackle common social challenges such as Japan's labour shortage and aging population.
Thousands of sites tout Brazil as sex-tourism destination
AFP, Published on 29/06/2015
» RIO DE JANEIRO - More than 3,000 websites have emerged since 2013 touting Brazil as a sex-tourism destination, and the situation has worsened with major events such as the 2014 World Cup, a survey found.
Chinese spy team hacks Forbes.com: security firms
AFP, Published on 11/02/2015
» SAN FRANCISCO - US cyber security firms on Tuesday said that a Chinese espionage team hacked Forbes magazine to hunt defense contractors, financial firms, and other unsuspecting prey visiting the popular news website.
Google offers peek into Bhutan with Street View launch
AFP, Published on 23/10/2014
» Google provided a sneak peek into Bhutan Thursday by unveiling a Street View project for the remote Himalayan kingdom, featuring panoramic views of its majestic mountains, monasteries and crystal-clear rivers.
Training, fans and transfers: the new 'athletes' of online gaming
AFP, Published on 12/05/2014
» They train hard, have their own fans, sponsors and managers, and transfer to rival teams: Online gaming pros are not dissimilar to athletes, adopting rigour and dedication to win and cash in on their success.
Set-top boxes for villages showcased at ITU
Business, Published on 20/11/2013
» ITU Telecom World 2013, a sector expo at Bangkok this week, is providing a showcase for the government's initiative to bring TV and internet to remote villages.
Holidays from hell?... in Thailand?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 08/08/2013
» From bus & motorcycle accidents to derailed trains, tourists are worried about safety. Should they be?