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Malaysia's digital challenges
Asia focus, Published on 04/04/2022
» The digitisation of the global economy has been helping many businesses to thrive in ways not possible just a decade ago. At a time of fragile economic recovery, digital technologies such as e-commerce platforms can play an important role in promoting trade expansion, notably cross-border trade, as well as productivity gains.
Google to pay $19 million for child app purchases
AFP, Published on 05/09/2014
» WASHINGTON - Google has agreed to issue at least $19 million in refunds to consumers whose children made app purchases from its Google Play store without parental consent, officials said Thursday.
RS retreat on box sale
Business, Saengwit Kewaleewongsatorn, Published on 19/03/2014
» RS Plc, the rights holder for this year's Fifa World Cup tournament, is retreating on the sale of its satellite set-top box and the must-have rule after legal pressure from the broadcasting regulator.
EU lays down steps US must take to protect data
AFP, Published on 27/11/2013
» The EU on Wednesday laid down steps Washington must take to restore trust after a huge spy scandal, including giving EU citizens the right to US legal redress to protect personal data.
How confidential are kids' emails?
Life, Published on 15/05/2013
» As schools begin to outsource their emails to third-party service providers, it is worth noting that students are at risk of having their personal details, emails and schoolwork used for commercial purposes.
Thailand 'should be digital TV hub'
Business, Published on 28/02/2013
» Local set-top box makers are eyeing Thailand as a production hub to supply digital TV receivers to other Southeast Asian countries.
Google buys Frommer's travel guides
AFP, Published on 14/08/2012
» US publishing house John Wiley & Sons said Monday it is selling all of its travel assets - including the well known Frommer's brand - to Internet titan Google.
OSCE warns of Internet pact's curbs on expression
AFP, Published on 15/02/2012
» The OSCE's media freedom representative warned Tuesday that a global online piracy pact that has sparked protests around Europe could undermine freedom of expression.
European Internet campaigners battle ACTA
AFP, Published on 09/02/2012
» A controversial international accord billed as a way to beat online piracy has sparked a fightback led by Internet users in ex-communist countries who say the region's past underlines the need to defend freedom.
Czech Republic, Slovakia freeze anti-piracy pact
AFP, Published on 07/02/2012
» Czech Prime Minister Petr Necas said Monday his country would freeze plans to ratify a controversial international online anti-piracy accord after mounting off-and-online protests.