Law revision eyed to stop firms sharing browsing data without user consent
Browsing history data can be used to display ads that are tailored to the individual preferences of users.
Bong Go formally withdraws from 2022 presidential race
He cited his family’s opposition to his move to run for president as among the reasons for his withdrawal.
Social media fanning fires between Hindu and Muslim communities: Survey
Close to half the respondents surveyed felt that social media had increased the gulf between the communities to a large extent.
Philippines anti-terrorism law ‘threatens human rights’
Lawyers, journalists and rights groups had petitioned the Supreme Court to remove sections of the law they argued were unconstitutional.
China marks 84th anniversary of Nanking Massacre in WWII
In 2014, China’s top legislature designated Dec. 13 as national day of remembrance for massacre victims.
SIM card registration: Fighting cyber criminals or breaching privacy?
The proposed measure mandates end users to present valid identification with photo upon purchase of a SIM card from a direct seller.
HK’s Lee condemns Summit for Democracy as ‘political farce’
Hong Kong Chief Secretary for Administration John Lee Ka-chiu also said that the virtual event is a “joke”.
Next target in election campaign: Covid-wary voters
The rival campaign committees from the two biggest parties appeared to blame the incumbent government for the surging Covid-19 cases.
Call for China cadres to have three kids sparks outrage, deleted
The number of children born in China has plummeted in recent years, despite government efforts to encourage births.
Covid-19 prevents relatives from seeing deceased at funerals
Most people who died from Covid-19 have been transported directly from the hospital to crematories.