Indonesia says Tesla strikes US$5 billion deal to buy nickel products: Media
JAKARTA: US carmaker Tesla has signed contracts worth about US$5 billion to buy materials for their batteries from nickel processing companies in Indonesia, a senior cabinet minister told CNBC Indonesia. Southeast Asia’s biggest economy has been trying to get Tesla to set up a production facility in the country, whichContinue Reading
As Beijing rages over Taiwan, mood on China’s streets muted
BEIJING: China’s thunderous response to US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s Taiwan visit brought cross-Strait tensions to their highest level in years and sparked an outpouring of nationalist zeal online, but the mood on the streets in mainland China is a little more circumspect. Enraged by Pelosi’s trip, Beijing last weekContinue Reading
Man jailed for raping 14-year-old daughter while wife received cancer treatment
SINGAPORE: A man who raped his 14-year-old daughter continued to do so after his wife had to undergo treatment for cancer. The 44-year-old man was on Monday (Aug 8) sentenced to 24 years’ jail and the statutory maximum of 24 strokes of the cane. The victim’s identity is protected byContinue Reading
55 Thais disappear from tour group to South Korea
Fifty-five Thais who flew to South Korea’s Jeju island with a package tour group last week have disappeared and it is suspected they were illegal job seekers, known as “little ghosts”.Continue Reading
Digital lenders confident in growth despite competition: RAMÂ
Regulators to drive regulatory compliance to mitigate cybersecurity risks
Amid competition, licensing framework allows new entrants to explore, grow Several Malaysian lenders believe that the country’s lending landscapte will continue to growth despite the increased competition brought about by the recent issuance of five new digital bank licenses.
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Military drills in ‘our own waters’ open and transparent: China foreign ministry
China has announced fresh exercises around Taiwan that will focus on anti-submarine and sea assault operations.Continue Reading
China announces fresh military drills around Taiwan
The exercises will focus on anti-submarine and sea assault operations, according to China’s Eastern Theatre Command.Continue Reading
Drills continue around Taiwan on Monday, says Chinese military
BEIJING : China’s military said on Monday it is continuing drills in the seas and skies around Taiwan on Monday (Aug 8). The Eastern Theater Command of China’s People’s Liberation Army said on social media Weibo that it will practise conducting anti-submarine attacks and sea raids. The military has carriedContinue Reading
Baidu wins approval for China’s first full driverless taxis
Baidu Inc has won approval to deploy the first completely autonomous self-driving taxis on China’s streets, giving it an edge more than rivals like Pony. ai Inc and XPeng Inc. Read full tale Continue Reading
Heavy rain to continue
The particular Meteorological Department prediction is for more large rain nationwide into Tuesday.Continue Reading