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‘Phantom cows’ scandal rocks Uruguay
Published on 17/05/2025
» ARTIGAS, Uruguay - Sandra Palleiro is on the hunt for her lost cows. The 60-year-old accountant is standing in a muddy field at the end of a farm track in a remote region of Uruguay near the border with Brazil.
Government tightens rules to prevent illegal work by foreign students
News, Online Reporters, Published on 15/05/2025
» The Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI) has introduced new regulations to prevent foreign students from using short courses as a cover for illegal work in Thailand. Effective immediately, all institutions must submit their short course curricula for review.
Google agrees to pay $1.4 billion to settle 2 privacy lawsuits
New York Times, Published on 10/05/2025
» SAN FRANCISCO — Google agreed to pay US$1.4 billion to the state of Texas on Friday to settle two lawsuits accusing it of violating the privacy of state residents by tracking their locations and searches, as well as collecting their facial recognition information.
US lawmaker targets Nvidia chip smuggling to China with new bill
Published on 05/05/2025
» SAN FRANCISCO - A US lawmaker plans to introduce legislation in coming weeks to verify the location of artificial-intelligence chips like those made by Nvidia after they are sold. The effort to keep tabs on the chips, which drew bipartisan support from US lawmakers, aims to address reports of widespread smuggling of Nvidia's chips into China in violation of US export control laws. Nvidia's chips are a critical ingredient for creating AI systems such as chatbots, image generators and more specialised ones that can help craft biological weapons. Both President Donald Trump and his predecessor, Joe Biden, have implemented progressively tighter export controls of Nvidia's chips to China. But Reuters and other news organisations have documented how some of those chips have continued to flow into China, and Nvidia has publicly claimed it cannot track its products after they are sold.
Thailand, Australia target global crime
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 26/04/2025
» In a major stride towards international crime prevention, Thai and Australian police have launched a joint operation aimed at dismantling transnational criminal networks. From narcotics to child exploitation and cryptocurrency-based money laundering, the partnership seeks to address complex crimes that transcend borders.
BMA sets up Songkran safety hub
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 12/04/2025
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) opened a command centre on Friday to oversee the safety of Songkran revellers in Bangkok and 17 celebration spots across the city.
A New Virtual Reality Experience Inspired By The World Of Audemars Piguet
Published on 01/04/2025
» Le Brassus, 28 March 2025 – Swiss Haute Horlogerie manufacturer Audemars Piguet is happy to present a new virtual reality (VR) experience. Created in collaboration with Dreamscape Immersive, ‘The House of Wonders’ presents a fresh and imaginative approach to craftsmanship. This unique experience invites participants to step into the marvellous complexity of manufacturing miniature mechanical objects, shining a light on the numerous talented individuals involved in their conception. Opening to the public on March 28 at the Dreamscape Geneva flagship store, the immersive experience will subsequently be hosted at the Manufacture des Saignoles in Le Locle and the AP House Milan, before an adapted version travels to Shanghai and Dubai later this year as part of Audemars Piguet’s 150th anniversary.
US scales down controversial visit to Greenland
AFP, Published on 26/03/2025
» COPENHAGEN - Denmark welcomed on Wednesday Washington’s decision to limit a visit by a US delegation to a US military base, after previous plans for the unexpected trip sparked criticism.
Bolt Launches Thailand’s First Flight-Tracking Ride-Hailing Feature
Published on 24/03/2025
» Bolt has become the first ride-hailing platform in Thailand to introduce Flight Tracking for Scheduled Rides, offering travellers and business customers a smoother airport transfer experience. This innovative service is now available at Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), Don Mueang (DMK), and Phuket International Airport (HKT).
New search for missing MH370 plane about to begin
Published on 26/02/2025
» KUALA LUMPUR - A ship that will hunt for missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 has deployed to its Indian Ocean search zone, according to Malaysia’s transport minister and ship tracking data, raising hopes of solving one of aviation’s greatest mysteries.