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Facebook's new mission looks well nigh impossible
News, Leonid Bershidsky, Published on 17/01/2018
» If Facebook Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg is sincere in a recent post about gradually taking the media element out of "social media", he's striking a powerful blow for tech self-regulation, as well as preparing to pay a heavy price for the evolution of his vision. But getting the genie back into the bottle may be too difficult even for Mr Zuckerberg, and, in any case, his creation's problems go far beyond his proposed fix.
Bumpy ride ahead
Asia focus, Erich Parpart and Narendra Kaushik, Published on 05/02/2018
» Rajeev Misra, a SoftBank executive who will soon be joining the board of Uber, recently created a buzz in the ride-hailing business when he hinted that Uber might be on its way out of India, and maybe out of Asia entirely.
Many gates, no bars
Oped, Postbag, Published on 10/02/2018
» Let’s see now. First there was watchgate, then we had copgate and now we have poachgate. Will the gates ever stop? No. Because this is amazing Thailand and we all know the elites don’t do jail time.
Facebook fatigue
Asia focus, Erich Parpart and Katherine O’Chee, Published on 12/02/2018
» In the past decade or so, the number of social media users has risen exponentially as people seek to stay connected with friends and loved ones. Apart from posting pictures and sharing news on platforms such as Facebook, some users have become online celebrities who earn tidy sums of money from sales and other activities.
Indonesians in touch
Asia focus, Ismira Lutfia Tisnadibrata, Published on 12/02/2018
» If there’s one thing that Indonesians can agree on when asked what smartphones and the internet are most useful for, it would be to access social media and messaging applications.
Rethink the protest ban
News, Editorial, Published on 19/02/2018
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has shown he is very aware of the recent protests that have criticised his national administration. He has criticised them strongly, but also warned his subordinates to go easy, because of the danger of violence if the army or police react with a heavy hand. This is an incorrect policy for several reasons. Gen Prayut would be better advised to come to grips with the issues at the centre of the protests, and perhaps with those who are currently dissatisfied.
Bank agents in the backcountry
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang and Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 26/02/2018
» With the amended banking agent regulations taking effect next month, consumers in remote areas are likely to be able to conduct banking transactions around the clock at convenience stores.
Thailand makes top 10 in social media use
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 01/03/2018
» Thailand ranks in the world's top 10 for social media usage, with video becoming more popular and entertainment the topic most talked about on social media.
Israel police grill Netanyahu on new fraud case
AFP, Published on 02/03/2018
» JéRUSALEM - Israeli police arrived on Friday at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's home where media reports said they were to question him for an eighth time over allegations of fraud and bribery.
Youth start clock ticking on old guard
News, Kong Rithdee, Published on 03/03/2018
» Let's hand the torch to the young, for the world of cynical adults requires a dose of youthful idealism.