New rules introduced by the Pakistani government to control social media use have triggered concerns among global tech firms and rights activists. ( read original story ...)
Pakistani Expat Helping Re-build and Grow Pakistan
Despite this, they continue to maintain a strong bond with Pakistan and are interested in making their contribution to the nation, especially financially. Pakistan greatly benefits from expat ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s SMFG eyes buying bank in Indonesia after ‘painful’ defeat last year
Japan's second-largest lender Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc is eager to buy a commercial bank in Indonesia, its chief executive said, after a "painful" defeat last year in vying for mid-sized ... ( read original story ...)
Portuguese group helps OFW couple in Macau pay off hospital bill
A Portuguese group helped a Filipino couple in Macau pay off their medical expenses after the wife experienced complications while giving birth. According to Oscar Oida's report on "24 Oras," Glenda ... ( read original story ...)
Retired teacher loses RM512,316 in Macau scam
A retired teacher lost RM512,316 after falling prey to Macau scammers who claimed the victim was involved in money laundering here ... ( read original story ...)
Penang ex-teacher loses over RM500,000 in Macau scam
A retired teacher lost RM512,316.18 of her life savings to a Macau scam syndicate, earlier this year. But the victim only lodged a police report yesterday, after finally being convinced that she had ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong activist Nathan Law applies for asylum in Britain
Law said he chose UK in hope of ‘sounding an alarm’ over threats to democracy in Europe from China ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. warship transits Taiwan strait, prompting outcry from Beijing
The U.S. guided-missile destroyer Mustin transited through the Taiwan Strait Saturday, sparking outrage from Beijing. The warship’s move was done “in accordance with international law,” according to a ... ( read original story ...)
Ahead of Taiwan protests, U.S. says pork ‘needlessly politicised’
A heated debate in Taiwan about U.S. pork imports has been "needlessly politicised" as all U.S. food exports are safe, Washington's de-facto embassy in Taipei said on Monday, ahead of two days of ... ( read original story ...)
Brunei launches Martial Arts Open Day to promote local tourism and consumption
Performers of Chinese Wushu pose for a group photo during the Martial Arts Open Day in Bandar Seri Begawan, capital of Brunei, on Dec. 20, 2020. Various martial arts including Chinese Wushu were ... ( read original story ...)