Dana would make up almost half of Indonesia’s digital payment transaction values. But GoPay has Facebook’s support up its sleeve. ( read original story ...)
Trump’s restrictive policy on immigration will be detrimental to US economy: US India Business Council
The temporary suspension of H-1B and other non-immigrant visas by US President Donald Trump along with other restrictive policies on immigration is detrimental to the United States and its economy, ... ( read original story ...)
Documentary On Hong Kong Protests Deletes Scene After Anthem Law
The director of a documentary about Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement says he has deleted a scene featuring a dissident artist playing China's national anthem after a law was passed criminalising ... ( read original story ...)
Mongolia’s Ruling Party Keeps Big Majority After Covid-19 Success
Mongolia’s ruling party retained a supermajority after parliamentary elections, as the government’s relative success against the coronavirus outbreak offset concerns about corruption and the erosion ... ( read original story ...)
Georgia House approves plan to cut state standardized tests
Public school students in Georgia would see fewer state standardized tests under a bill passed by the state House, but lawmakers want the state to keep national comparisons and keep counting remaining ... ( read original story ...)
MP Shahid sent to jail by Kuwait authorities for 21 days
The Attorney General of Kuwait has decided to imprison Bangladeshi MP Mohammad Shahid Islam Papul -- accused in money laundering, human trafficking, visa trading and bribery -- for 21 days in the ... ( read original story ...)
Huawei loses out in Singapore 5G bid
Nokia and Ericsson have been chosen as Singapore's main 5G network providers, telecom operators said, leaving Huawei with only a minor role as the Chinese tech giant faces growing US pressure. Huawei ... ( read original story ...)
Huawei loses out to Nokia, Ericsson in building Singapore’s main 5G networks
Singapore's telcos were given the final approval on Wednesday by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) to start building the two nationwide networks. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Never Excluded Any 5G Vendors, Minister Says
Singapore’s communication minister said the government never excluded any company from being vendors for the nationwide rollout of high-speed 5G technology, and is satisfied with the outcome of its ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore PM’s brother joins opposition party ahead of polls
Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong's family feud has spilled into politics, with his estranged younger brother joining an opposition party ahead of general elections next month. Lee Hsien Yang s ... ( read original story ...)