A Chicago man believed he was applying for a coronavirus grant but instead scammers took his money and social security numbers. ( read original story ...)
Vietnam has jumped to top 10 leading digital nations
The annual report, published this week by Tholons, a New York-based strategic advisory firm for global outsourcing and investments, compiles a ranking of the Top 50 “Digital Nations” and Top 100 ... ( read original story ...)
Trump’s WeChat Ban Risks Cratering Apple’s iPhone Business in China
Trump's executive order could spark an iPhone exodus in China because Apple would be forced to pull WeChat —one of the most popular apps in the country— from the iOS app store. ( read original story ...)
Take Jho Low hunt seriously, IGP tells Macau authorities
The Macau authorities must take seriously the Interpol’s Red Notice for fugitive Low Taek Jho, or Jho Low, who is believed to have been there recently. ( read original story ...)
US health chief to visit Taiwan, a COVID-19 success story
U.S. Health Secretary Alex Azar said Friday he wants to learn about Taiwan's “incredibly effective” response to the cornavirus even though the island did things that the U.S. ( read original story ...)
Brunei reports 1 new COVID-19 case in 92 days, 142 in total
(Xinhua) -- Brunei reported one new case of COVID-19 on Friday, breaking the 92-day record without new cases since May 7 and bringing the national tally to 142. According to Brunei's Ministry of ... ( read original story ...)
Brunei: Nation celebrates as no new Covid-19 cases reported for 92 straight days
Brunei reported no new case of Covid-19 (coronavirus) on Friday with the national tally standing at 141. It marked the 92nd consecutive day without new cases since May 7. According to Brunei's ... ( read original story ...)
France-Cyprus defense cooperation pact takes effect
A defense cooperation agreement between France and Cyprus, three years in the making, is now in force, the Cypriot government announced this week. ( read original story ...)
Bubonic Plague: China Seals Off Inner Mongolia Village After First Death Reported
Authorities in China’s Inner Mongolia have sealed off a village after a resident there died of bubonic plague, marking the first death and second case in the region. The outbreak was first discovered ... ( read original story ...)
Alabama, Georgia and LSU get good news with updated conference-only 2020 SEC football schedule
Alabama, Georgia and LSU - ranked No. 3, 4 and 5 in the Amway Coaches Poll - avoided adding risky games when the SEC released its updated schedule. ( read original story ...)