iPhone 16 becomes highest selling phone in India: Report
US-based tech giant Apple sold about 6.5 million iPhone 16 units in the first 11 months of 2025, making it the country’s highest‑selling smartphone, according to a new report.
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Online platforms must follow Malaysian laws from Jan 1
Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said that although social media platforms with more than eight million users were no longer required to formally apply for a licence, as…
James Dyson reworks $21 billion family office empire with fund transfers to Singapore firm
Weybourne, the Dyson family’s investment firm, has transferred funds totalling at least £624 million (S$1.08 billion) from a major UK entity in 2025 to its Singapore holding…
China’s new-style tea brands find a hot new market in US
New-style tea refers to freshly prepared, healthier versions of milk tea and fruit tea.
Where do South Korea’s most powerful conglomerate families live?
Nearly 94 percent of chaebol family members — 409 out of 436 individuals surveyed — reside in Seoul, reflecting how economic influence is clustered in a limited number of…
Japanese companies prepare for Taiwan contingency
Companies that operate telecommunication infrastructure in Okinawa Prefecture’s Sakishima Islands, located east of Taiwan, have begun tabletop drills to prepare to respond to…
Singapore, China roll out digital renminbi pilot for tourists
Digital renminbi payments can be made in China without internet, as long as users have phones equipped with near-field communication technology. China is one of the top…
Indonesia threatens sanctions for tech firms in upcoming social media ban
The Communications and Digital Ministry is preparing a ministerial regulation that would stipulate detailed provisions on punishments for tech companies found violating a…
CEO of South Korean e-commerce platform resigns over massive data breach
The CEO of Coupang stepped down after a major data breach that compromised personal data of millions of users — prompting a crisis of trust and internal shake-up at the company.
South Korean e-commerce giant Coupang’s ownership structure under scrutiny as US class action advances
Despite the US Securities and Exchange Commission requiring public companies to file a report within four business days of determining a significant cyber incident, Coupang had…