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Malaysia grants WeChat, TikTok licences to operate under new law
Reuters, Published on 02/01/2025
» KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysia's communications regulator said it granted Tencent's WeChat and ByteDance's TikTok licences to operate in the country under a new social media law, but that some other platforms had not applied.
Mars unveils the first innovative online portal to promote pet adoption in Thailand
Published on 08/11/2024
» A famous American singer once said the bond between her and her cat is one of the most genuine connections in her life. Every time she comes home, her cat greets her with unconditional love, not caring about her global fame or chart-topping records. The pure, sincere companionship pets provide offers many of us an escape into a more authentic world.
Lack of cybersecurity knowledge seen as risk to Thailand
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 20/08/2024
» More than half of Thai respondents in a survey were found to lack knowledge and understanding of cybersecurity and safety, especially in areas that pose a risk to them personally as well as in their organisations.
Thais devoted to mobile
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 11/11/2023
» Thais continue to embrace mobile devices to manage the cost of living and increase revenue, while some are optimistic about generative artificial intelligence (AI), according to a Telenor Asia study.
Dealing with the dark side
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 03/03/2022
» Faster internet connections and emerging online technology are a boon for many children who are able to gain new knowledge and can easily interact with others around the globe, but this online exposure can also give rise to child abuse, bullying and exploitation to an alarming degree.
BKI's 5% premium growth goal sparked by car hopes
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 25/11/2020
» Bangkok Insurance (BKI), a SET-listed non-life insurer, is targeting premiums to grow 5% next year to 23.7 billion baht, spurred by a potential rise in new car sales, ongoing government investment in infrastructure projects and recovering global reinsurance premium induces.
Pandemic of abuse
Asia focus, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 27/07/2020
» Stay-at-home and lockdown measures have helped to contain the greatest public-health threat the world has seen in decades. But as Covid-19 receded in many countries, a new public-health crisis was emerging behind closed doors, with increased domestic violence against women and children.
Get a grip on bullying
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 22/06/2020
» As a corporate employee, I feel privileged that I'm able to work from home for most of the week. While the nature of my job allows me and my small team to carry on as usual, many other kinds of work require the physical presence of staff in a place of business.
DTAC, Depa offer online safety tips
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 14/09/2019
» Total Access Communication (DTAC), in partnership with parent Telenor Group and the Digital Economy Promotion Agency (Depa), yesterday launched an interactive website, SafeInternetForKid.com, to help children stay safe online.
SandBlast protects kids' Chromebooks from threats
Business, William Hicks, Published on 24/11/2018
» Chromebooks are quickly becoming the go-to low-cost laptops for preschool to primary-level students. But with increased access to the internet comes problems ranging from security threats to cyberbullying.