TAIPEI (Reuters) – Some Taiwanese chip companies are in talks with European countries about investments there, a government minister said on Wednesday, adding the administration was “pleased” to see efforts by local companies to work with democratic allies. Read full storyContinue Reading
Support from the police and Ministry of Home Affairs are also crucial before the matter can be tabled in parliament, said the health minister.Continue Reading
BEIJING: A restaurant fire killed 17 people on Wednesday (Sep 28) in the city of Changchun in northeastern China, authorities said. The fire was reported about 12.40pm in a high-tech section of the Changchun New Area industrial zone, according to a social media post by the zone’s management committee. ThreeContinue Reading
SEOUL: North Korea has completed preparations for a nuclear test and a possible window for carrying it out could be between Oct 16 and Nov 7, South Korean lawmakers briefed by its spy agency said on Wednesday (Sep 28). Preparations for a possible nuclear test by North Korea, which would beContinue Reading
Both countries have application criteria that are expected to draw the right type of foreigners, but Thailand is in more urgent need to lift its sagging economy.Continue Reading
KUALA LUMPUR: Parti Keadilan Rakyat deputy president Rafizi Ramli has launched an online petition against calling for Malaysia’s 15th general election during the year-end flood season. In a Facebook post on Tuesday (Sep 27), he said all parties should focus on facing the floods and all other matters, which canContinue Reading
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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Enables MDEC to reduce risk of outdated applications, raise productivity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), Malaysiaâs lead digital economy agency, to consolidate its numerous applications hosted on…Continue Reading
“GREAT POWER RIVALRIES” Bhutto Zardari, the Oxford-educated 34-year-old scion of a preeminent political dynasty, took office five months ago amid political turbulence in Pakistan after a no-confidence vote in former prime minister Imran Khan. The strife comes as Pakistan is ravaged by floods that have submerged one-third of the country,Continue Reading
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