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- Police officer to be suspended for allegedly taking upskirt video of woman in Hong Kong’s financial district
on May 25, 2022
Suspect, 28, accused of taking mobile phone video of woman on Pedder Street footbridge, according to police. Online photo shows five plain-clothes officers pinning off-duty constable on ground, with many onlookers. Read full story
- Two top Grab executives exit amid restructuring
by Kul Bhushan on May 25, 2022
Chris Yeo and Jeffrey Goh’s exits come amid a restructuring at Grab to narrow losses, Channel News Asia reported.
- Tech firms using brain cells in neural-silicon computer chips
by Julian Savulescu, Christopher Gyngell and Tsutomu Sawai on May 25, 2022
The year is 2030 and we are at the world’s largest tech conference, CES in Las Vegas. A crowd is gathered to watch a big tech company unveil its new smartphone. The CEO comes to the stage and announces the Nyooro, containing the most powerful processor ever seen in a phone. The Nyooro can perform […]
- Google’s AI artist brings words to life with surreal imagery
by Shadine Taufik on May 25, 2022
Imagen generates photorealistic images out of complex, descriptive sentences.
- Delhi seeks to take the lead on electric vehicles but challenges remain, say experts
on May 25, 2022
May 25, 2022 5:43 PMNEW DELHI – Two years ago, Mr Amit Khosla quit his job as a financial consultant at a bank and opened an Electric Vehicle (EV) charging station in a mall in India’s capital city.
- The ‘vanilla’ appeal of USDC
by Nikita Puri on May 25, 2022
We look at the rise of the USDC stablecoin and Rebel Foods’ expansion plans with a luxury chocolate brand.
- Beijing says US-backed Asia plan seeks to ‘decouple’ countries from China
on May 25, 2022
May 25, 2022 5:11 PMBEIJING (REUTERS) – China’s foreign ministry said on Wednesday (May 25) a US-backed economic plan for Asia seeks to decouple countries from the Chinese economy, but many countries are worried about the “huge cost” of doing so.
- Indonesia’s LinkAja ‘reorganizing resources’ amid layoff rumors
by Budi Sutrisno on May 25, 2022
The fintech firm did not specify how many people or which departments are affected by the reorganization.
- Funding Societies launches Shariah-compliant financing products
by Jenina Ibañez on May 25, 2022
The zero-collateral financing is available for Malaysian MSMEs that have been operating for at least a year.
- Indonesia to audit palm oil companies, ask for onshore HQ
on May 25, 2022
May 25, 2022 4:33 PMThe industry has faced heightened scrutiny as the govt struggles to control cooking oil supply and prices.
- Play-to-earn guild YGG records 174% player increase in Q1
by Qishin Tariq on May 25, 2022
The bump was driven by new game launches, with YGG investing US$2.6 million into 13 of these tie-ups.
- India’s Power Ministry seeks 2-year extension of deadline for cutting emissions
on May 25, 2022
May 25, 2022 4:10 PMThe delay would be a big win for operators of coal-fired utilities and private companies such as Adani Power.
- China says it conducted military exercise around Taiwan to warn US
on May 25, 2022
- Thailand reaping food export windfall with protectionism rising
on May 25, 2022
May 25, 2022 3:59 PMMalaysia has banned poultry exports and India has taken steps to keep more of its sugar at home.
- China says it conducted military exercise around Taiwan to warn US
on May 25, 2022
May 25, 2022 3:25 PMChina was angered this week when the US said it would get involved militarily if Beijing attacked Taiwan.
- UN rights chief speaks with Xi during high-stakes China visit
on May 25, 2022
- Tightening COVID-19 net, Beijing deals out punishments, stark warnings
on May 25, 2022
- MMEA foils bid to smuggle over RM1mil worth of drugs
on May 25, 2022
ALOR GAJAH: The Malaysia Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) has foiled an attempt to smuggle about 26kg of drugs believed to be syabu out of the country through the waters of Tanjung Sepat, Selangor. Read full story
- Oil prices edge higher on tight supply, firmer demand expectations
on May 25, 2022
SINGAPORE: Oil prices rose on Wednesday, buoyed by tight supplies and the prospect of rising demand from the upcoming start of the summer driving season in the United States, the world’s biggest crude consumer. Read full story
- Grab’s org chart underlines its fintech play
by Qishin Tariq on May 25, 2022
In The Top Up this week, we spotlight the key faces at GFG, mull the state of buy now, pay later, and consider whether robo-investors are worth their salt.
- Malaysia setting up centre for 4IR to spur economic recovery
on May 25, 2022
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is setting up a Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR), an independent centre within the World Economic Forum (WEF), to support the achievement of the country’s overarching vision under its 4IR Policy launched in 2021, as well as the Malaysia Digital Economy […]
- Pakistan capital blockaded ahead of opposition protest
on May 25, 2022
- YouTube CEO says work remains to curb misinformation
on May 25, 2022
YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki says the video sharing platform can always improve its work to combat misinformation Read full story
- China seeks Pacific islands policing, security cooperation: Document
on May 25, 2022
May 25, 2022 2:25 PMOne nations says it showed China’s intent to control the region and “threatens regional stability”.
- China’s Communist Party expels state-owned insurer’s executive accused of graft
on May 25, 2022
May 25, 2022 2:21 PMPresident Xi Jinping has stepped up efforts in recent years to weed out corrupt Communist Party officials.
- Australia urges China to drop trade tariffs
on May 25, 2022
- Sri Lanka prime minister retains finance minister portfolio
on May 25, 2022
- Trade envoy signals Canada will protest Russian war at summits
on May 25, 2022
May 25, 2022 2:13 PMCanada was silent on whether it would consider joining the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework.
- Xi Jinping speaks with UN’s Bachelet during visit, defends China’s rights progress
on May 25, 2022
May 25, 2022 2:00 PMThe Chinese president was reported telling Ms Bachelet there is no “ideal nation” on human rights.
- DeFi real estate platform to tokenize SG property after $600k raise
by Aditya Hadi Pratama on May 25, 2022
CitaDAO said that it already has a pipeline of properties that will be listed for IROs in the coming months.
- Pakistan capital blockaded ahead of opposition protest
on May 25, 2022
May 25, 2022 1:53 PMFormer PM Khan plans to lead supporters to Islamabad to demand for fresh elections.
- Former diplomat, son arrested in Malaysia after cannabis plantation found at Pahang home
on May 25, 2022
- Why Biden didn’t mean what he said about Taiwan
by Meredith Oyen on May 25, 2022
The White House has been left scrambling a little after President Joe Biden suggested on May 23, 2022, that the US would intervene militarily should China attempt an invasion of Taiwan. The comment, which Biden made during a trip to Japan, was taken by some observers as a deviation from the […]
- S.Korean Naver's robotics ambitions challenged by 5G on-the-ground realities
on May 25, 2022
SEONGNAM, South Korea (Reuters) – On weekdays, South Korean tech company Naver Corp’s new headquarters near Seoul resembles a scene straight out of a science-fiction movie, with some 40 robots ambling across floors and delivering parcels and Starbucks coffee to humans. Read full story
- Sarawak expecting 1.2 million tourist arrivals this year
on May 25, 2022
KUCHING: Sarawak is anticipating 1.2 million visitor arrivals this year with the easing of border controls, says Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. Read full story
- East Ventures co-leads $10m round of SG streetwear marketplace
by Aditya Hadi Pratama on May 25, 2022
Novelship recently launched a crypto payment feature that resulted in US$200,000 worth of sales for its sneakers.
- Takeaways from a trip to security-conscious Japan
by Bill Emmott on May 25, 2022
Having returned from my first trip since 2019 to Japan, where I arrived just after the “Koinobori,” or rising-carp day, I offer some notes on what I think I learned. Simply put, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on February 24 and the announcement of a Russia-China strategic partnership that […]
- Notorious Vietnamese hacker turns government cyber agent
on May 25, 2022
At the height of his career, Vietnamese hacker Ngo Minh Hieu made a fortune stealing the personal data of hundreds of millions of Americans. Read full story
- Sarawak moves closer to getting Niah National Park on Unesco list
on May 25, 2022
KUCHING: Sarawak will submit a draft dossier on its nomination of Niah National Park as a World Heritage Site to Unesco by September. Read full story
- Crisis-hit Sri Lanka appoints PM to helm finance ministry
on May 25, 2022
May 25, 2022 1:25 PMOther opposition leaders have refused to take key Cabinet roles in the so-called unity government.
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