China fines Didi Global US$1.2 billion for violating data security laws
SHANGHAI: China’s cybersecurity regulator said on Thursday (Jul 21) it has fined Didi Global Inc 8.026 billion yuan (US$1.19 billion) after a year-long probe found that the ride-hailing giant had violated laws including ones pertaining to data security. Didi had illegally collected several pieces of user information over a seven-yearContinue Reading
World’s oldest male giant panda in captivity dies in Hong Kong zoo
An An was euthanized at the age of 35 – or 105 human years – after showing signs of deterioration.Continue Reading
Ranil Wickremesinghe sworn in as Sri Lankan president, eyes unity government
COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s six-time prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was sworn in Thursday (Jul 21) as president of the crisis-hit nation, with plans to form a unity government to manage the turmoil. The 73-year-old veteran politician, who was overwhelmingly elected as head of state in a parliamentary vote Wednesday, took his oathContinue Reading
Ranil Wickremesinghe sworn in as Sri Lankan president
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Japan's Renesas CEO says no plans to build chip production facilities in U.S
SAN JOSE, Calif (Reuters) – Japanese semiconductor maker Renesas Electronics Corp. has no plans to build chip factories in the United States and will continue to expand production in Japan instead, chief executive officer Hidetoshi Shibata said on Wednesday. Read full storyContinue Reading
False bomb threat made to Evergreen Secondary School; students and staff evacuated
A teenager is helping in investigations, state police.Continue Reading
Trailer driver charged with reckless driving over crash that killed family of four
IPOH: The driver of a trailer in a road accident that killed a family of four has pleaded not guilty to a charge of reckless driving. Read full storyContinue Reading
Allow debate on Sulu issue as our sovereignty is at stake, says Anifah
KOTA KINABALU: Parliament should be allowed to discuss the self-proclaimed Sulu heirs’ claims on Sabah as it involves the sovereignty of Malaysia, says Datuk Seri Anifah Aman. Read full storyContinue Reading
Boat service along Khlong Saen Saeb suspended
The boat service along Khlong Saen Saeb in Bangkok was suspended on Thursday morning after heavy rain overnight caused a sharp rise in the water level.Continue Reading
Quote of the day | July 6, 2022
Teacher Kanokwan Chusuk takes to the Miss Universe Thailand stage to imspire students at her school before she is forced to quit on July 6, 2022.Continue Reading