Makarim was found guilty in a case over the procurement of Google Chromebooks for schools.
Indonesia’s former minister and Gojek founder gets 10-year jail for corruption
Former education minister Nadiem Makarim guilty of corruption tied to the procurement of Chromebooks for schools during the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in around US$120 million in state losses.
China-linked actors target more than technology as AI competition with U.S. intensifies
Cyberattacks from China-based entities are on the rise and not just targeting specific tech, analysts warn, as the U.S. AI race intensifies.
World Bank to phase out China lending by 2031, source says
By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON, June 30 (Reuters) - The World Bank will phase out its lending to China by 2031 after years of declining loans, reflecting the country's rise to become the world's ...
Georgia Homeowners Will Have To Wait on a Major Property-Tax Relief Plan
Georgia homeowners waiting for a major property-tax relief plan did not get a new ballot question from the state’s latest special session. According to Atlanta News First, lawmakers failed to advance ... ( read original story ...)
Thai Cabinet cuts property fees to 0.01% for housing transactions in 2026–27
BANGKOK, Thailand – Thailand’s Cabinet has approved a major reduction in property registration fees to 0.01 percent for housing transactions, aiming to ease financial burdens on homebuyers and ... ( read original story ...)
Cypriot natural gas could start flowing from ExxonMobil’s discoveries by 2033
Natural gas could start flowing from two undersea deposits ExxonMobil discovered off Cyprus by 2033, the company's Vice President of Global Exploration John Ardill said, helping to turn the east ...
Georgia lawmakers give businesses a boost in court battles
A year after overhauling court rules to help companies avoid massive jury verdicts, Georgia legislators have made legal battles easier, shorter and cheaper for businesses.
Blockchain Founders Fund Named Best Early-Stage Blockchain Venture Capital Fund at the 2026 Singapore Business Awards
Blockchain Founders Fund (BFF), an early-stage venture capital firm backing pre-seed and seed Web3 founders globally, has been named Best Early-Stage Blockchain Venture Capital Fund 2026 at APAC ...
DTI showcases top PHL food brands in Singapore
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), through the Philippine Trade and Investment Centre in Singapore (PTIC-Singapore) and the Export Marketing Bureau (EMB), recently partnered with top ...