Wrecking ball dollar swinging next toward US

TOKYO – Wall Street suits, run for the hills. So far this year, the surging dollar has left a trail of carnage across Asian and European economies, currencies and bourses. Now, it is likely headed for home territory. Count Michael Wilson, Morgan Stanley’s chief US equity strategist, as among those fearing the dollar’s rally is […]

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MDEC leverages OutSystems platform to consolidate its numerous applications, raise operational efficiency

Enables MDEC to reduce risk of outdated applications, raise productivity
 Consolidate more than 50% of targeted apps, reducing 50% risk of apps getting obsolete OutSystems, a global leader in high-performance application development, has partnered with Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), Malaysia’s lead digital economy agency, to consolidate its numerous applications hosted on…Continue Reading

More than 240 domains associated with illegal streaming sites blocked in Singapore, says Asia Pacific video industry trade association

SINGAPORE: A total of 245 associated domains associated with 30 illegal streaming sites that provided pirated content including premium sports and drama are now blocked in Singapore, the Asia Video Industry Association’s Coalition Against Piracy (CAP) said on Wednesday (Sep 28) in response to CNA’s queries. This comes after the coalition saidContinue Reading

Where Mongolia’s warrior heritage lives on

TSENGEL and HVOD – In a distant and violent past, Mongolians were once Asia’s most feared warriors, trampling the world under the hooves of their ponies, sacking cities and driving their enemies before them. In the gentler days of the 21st century, the great khans and their fearsome cavalry armies are long gone, but Mongolia’s […]

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Lenovo launches next-generation ThinkStation P620

Claims to support the complexities of the IR4.0 environment 
Features AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5000WX-Series processor Lenovo announced the next-generation of its ThinkStation P620 desktop workstation is now available in Malaysia starting from US$2,100 (RM9,999.00). 
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Insurer AIA acquires healthcare firm in the Philippines

HONG KONG: Asia-focused insurer AIA Group Ltd said on Wednesday (Sep 28) that it has agreed to buy MediCard, which provides healthcare services in the Philippines, to expand in one of the fastest-growing healthcare markets in the region. The deal is subject to regulatory approvals, the insurer said in aContinue Reading

Understanding Libya’s relentless destabilization

Libya's then President Muammar Gaddafi (left) greets his then French counterpart Nicolas Sarkozy at Bab Azizia Palace in Tripoli, on July 25, 2007. Photo: Reuters / Pascal Rossignol

After leading a military coup in 1969, Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi cemented his rule for more than 40 years. A variety of different political ideologies – Pan-Arabism, Pan-Africanism, socialism, Islamic leftism, and others – characterized his leadership, which were further reinforced by a cult of personality. While living standards for Libyans increased under his rule, Gaddafi attracted resentment among some […]

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