Indonesia has stepped up efforts to accelerate 5G transformation in order to enter the fourth industrial revolution (Industry 4.0), marked by automation and data exchange in manufacturing technologies ... ( read original story ...)
Vendors grow businesses in virtual Indonesia bazaar
A traditional Sunday market featuring Jakarta's traditional arts and crafts moved online to help people who lost income and jobs during pandemic. (Dec. 11) ... ( read original story ...)
The Washington Post names Gerry Shih its India bureau chief
We’re thrilled to announce that Gerry Shih will become our next India bureau chief, effective in June. From New Delhi, Gerry will operate across a massive canvas as India is projected to become the ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan asks UN to probe fake pro-India NGOs, media
Pakistan's foreign minister on Friday called for the United Nations and the European Union to investigate a recent report's findings that exposed a 15-year disinformation campaign to serve India's ... ( read original story ...)
India hits 9.8 million coronavirus cases
India recorded 29,398 new coronavirus infections, data from the health ministry showed on Friday, continuing its trend of declining daily cases. ( read original story ...)
BBC Studios signs first ever deal with Lionsgate Play in India for premium British dramas
BBC Studios has announced a new content catalogue deal with Lionsgate Play - marking the first ever partnership between the streaming service in India and BBC Studios Distribution. The new deal ... ( read original story ...)
China Unveils Innovative Assault Vehicles for Fighting on Off-road Terrain
The People's Liberation Army Ground Forces were seen testing the new lightweight self-propelled howitzer in a report by China's state broadcaster CCTV on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
Leading pro-China news channel in Taiwan ends broadcasts
China cable news channel is halting its broadcast operations at midnight Friday after Taiwan’s government refused to renew its license, citing accuracy issues ... ( read original story ...)
Former Hong Kong Lawmaker Urges U.S. to Punish China’s ‘ATM’: the Banking Sector
The United States should target Hong Kong's financial sector with tougher sanctions to deprive China from its 'ATM' and to force Beijing to the negotiating table over its crackdown on the Asian ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea to sell net 113.2 trln won of T-bonds in 2021
South Korea's finance ministry said on Friday it would sell a net 113.2 trillion won ($103.82 billion) worth of treasury bonds in monthly auctions in 2021, down 1.7% from this year. SEOUL, Dec 11 ... ( read original story ...)