China to fine ride-hailing giant Didi more than US$1 billion: Reports
BEIJING: China is preparing to hit ride-hailing large Didi with a fine of more than US$1 billion dollars to wrap up the long-running probe, mass media reports said, enhancing investor hopes that this country’s tech crackdown is winding lower. Didi, once known as China’s answer to Uber, has been oneContinue Reading
Thailand moved up to Tier 2 in US trafficking report
Thailand continues to be moved up to Tier 2 from the Tier 2 Watchlist in the usa 2022 Trafficking within Persons Report released by US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken on Wednesday.Continue Reading
Malaysia remains at bottom tier in US human trafficking report
KUALA LUMPUR: For the second year in a row, Malaysia is in the lowest tier rank for not completely meeting the minimal standards of eliminating human trafficking right here. Learn full story Continue Reading
Refugees have become hostages in Indonesia
Following long periods in detention centres, many who fled persecution have encountered repressive conditions driving a few to despair and early death
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Okta appoints Ben Goodman as SVP, GM of Asia
Brings over 20 years of experience in the technology sectorTo look after business operations, spearhead development Okta announced that they have appointed IT business veteran and older business executive Bill Goodman (pic) since senior vice leader and general supervisor for Asia Pacific cycles (APAC).In a statement, the independent identification provider said…Continue Reading
Lottery sellers go home with quota pledge
Numerous individual lottery vendors from Loei possess returned home after receiving an assurance in the Government Lottery Office (GLO) that it can allocate them ticket quotas on August 10.Continue Reading
China reports 1,012 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, highest since May
SHANGHAI: China reported one, 012 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday (Jul 19), which 150 were symptomatic and 862 had been asymptomatic, the Nationwide Health Commission stated on Wednesday. It was the very first time the cases breached 1, 000 since May 20. That is compared with 776 brand new casesContinue Reading
Jon Hamm tried to make ‘Hamm Slamm’ a thing at the MLB All-Star Game
Jon Hamm would like to introduce everybody to the “Hamm Slamm. ” Get your brain out of the gutter.Continue Reading
Sri Lanka begins vote to replace president who fled
COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s parliament began voting on Wednesday (Jul 20) for a leader to replace Gotabaya Rajapaksa, who fled abroad after their palace was stormed by furious protesters now bracing for a crackdown through his likely heir. 1 by 1, the legislators inserted ballot booths setup on the floorContinue Reading
Sri Lanka parliament to vote to replace president who fled abroad
COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s parliament votes on Wednesday (Jul 20) for a president to replace Gotabaya Rajapaksa, who fled abroad a week ago after his palace had been stormed by angry protesters now bracing to get a crackdown from his likely successor. The winner of the three-way contest to succeed yourContinue Reading