UK lawmakers accuse Huawei of ‘collusion’ with Beijing, say telco’s gear may be axed from British networks by 2025
LONDON, Oct 8, 2020, CNBC. There is “clear evidence of collusion” between Huawei and the…
Asia-Pacific has more billionaires than any other region, as pandemic boosts wealth
NEW YORK, Oct 8, 2020, CNBC. There are now 2,189 billionaires globally with a combined…
Pakistani economic indicators showing positive growth: Minister
ISLAMABAD, Oct 8, 2020, AAP. Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Syed Shibli Faraz…
Thailand includes fresh tax breaks to stimulus to spur economic growth
BANGKOK, Oct 8, 2020, Bloomberg. Thailand will extend tax incentives to millions of its middle…
Mayor Moreno bans daytime videoke, karaoke in Manila City
MANILA, Oct 8, 2020, PhilStar. Manila City is cracking down on excessive noise, citing complaints…
Phuket hotel provides venue for airline employees to sell food from Thai Airways’ kitchen
BANGKOK, Oct 8, 2020, NNT. In Phuket, a hotel operator has provided space to enable…
Four warning signals from Singapore’s general election 2020 social media data not heeded: Data analyst
SINGAPORE, Oct 8, 2020, ST. Several outcomes of GE2020, such as the loss of Sengkang…
Australia’s PM comment that made parliament erupt in laughter
CANBERRA, Oct 8, 2020, News.com.au. Scott Morrison has had the chamber in stitches during Question…
Hong Kong govt mulls requiring more to get tested for Covid
HONG KONG, Oct 8, 2020, RTHK. The government said it’s considering requiring more people to…
Taiwan hits back against Beijing for urging Indian media to respect ‘One-China’ policy
TAIPEI, Oct 8, 2020, HKFP. Taiwan’s Foreign Minister Joseph Wu has slammed a letter issued…
‘China has been taking advantage of America for decades’: US vice president Pence
WASHINGTON D.C., Oct 8, 2020, SCMP. United States Vice-President Mike Pence reiterated Donald Trump’s threats…
Thai govt to accelerate EV push
BANGKOK, Oct 8, 2020, The Nation. Thailand is mulling more tariff and excise tax cuts…