VPN for dummies: what it is and why you SHOULD care
VPN for dummies: We’ve all heard the term ‘VPN’ being thrashed about in the tech world, but what exactly is it, and what do those letters stand for? VPN popularity…
TikTok to take proactive steps to address issues in Malaysia
By A. Ananthalakshmi and Danial Azhar KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) – Short video app TikTok is committed to taking proactive measures to address issues raised by Malaysia, a spokesperson said, after…
Malaysia says TikTok not fully compliant with local laws
By A. Ananthalakshmi KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) – Short video application TikTok has shown an unsatisfactory level of compliance with the laws of Malaysia, the country’s communications minister said on Thursday,…
Toyota, Idemitsu tie up to mass-produce all-solid-state batteries
By Chang-Ran Kim TOKYO (Reuters) – Toyota Motor and Idemitsu Kosan have formed an alliance to develop and mass-produce all-solid-state batteries for electric vehicles, the companies said on Thursday. The…
Most popular VPN services in Asia
Asia VPN: Virtual private networks, VPNs for short, are methods that make secure connections between servers and devices. Since its introduction in the United States a couple of decades ago,…
US Commerce head backs legislation to address TikTok, threats
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo supports legislation giving the Commerce Department new tools to address foreign adversary-owned app information concerns, she said on Wednesday.…
LG Chem partners with Huayou Group to build joint LFP cathode plant in Morocco
By Heekyong Yang SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea’s LG Chem Ltd said on Sunday it has entered into partnership with China’s Huayou Group‘s subsidiary Youshan to build a joint electric…
Virtual banks in Asia are on the rise
Like Revolut or Monzo in Europe, virtual banks have become popularised in several Asian countries. As of 2023, China, Japan, and South Korea have some of the most prominent digital…
India’s JSW in talks with Chinese carmaker Leapmotor for EV tech
By Aditi Shah and Neha Arora NEW DELHI (Reuters) – India’s steel-to-energy JSW Group is in early talks with Chinese automaker Leapmotor to license technology to build electric vehicles in…
Xiaomi revenue drops but EV strategy ahead of schedule
By David Kirton and Mo Yelin in Beijing SHENZHEN, China (Reuters) – Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi Corp reported a 4% revenue drop in the second quarter, tracking a shrinkage in…