Taliban authorities shut down communications across Afghanistan
Connectivity was operating at less than one per cent of its normal levels, according to internet watchdog Netblocks, who called it a “comprehensive, or total blackout”.
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Singapore citizens do not have to pay US$100,000 fee for H-1B1 visa: US Embassy
The H-1B1 visa is exclusive to Singaporeans and Chileans, who must prove they do not intend to migrate to the US. It does not allow permanent residency, and the one-year visa…
EU imposes anti-dumping duties on hot-rolled steel from Vietnam
The European Commission has imposed anti-dumping duties of 12.1 per cent on hot-rolled steel imports from Vietnam, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade.
Philippine Senator Lacson: Senators inserted P100 billion in current budget
Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson noted that the roster of congressmen who made individual insertions is lengthy and said such insertions could threaten the economy.
Indonesia’s education bill revision puts focus on budget allocation
Teachers and observers urge lawmakers to bring the revised Education Law to reform how the constitutionally mandated 20 per cent of state spending on education is allocated.
Hong Kong officials vow to harness AI to boost efficiency, tourism experience
The Digital Policy Office (DPO), chaired by Tony Wong Chi-kwong, will roll out several high-impact, scalable AI flagship projects to serve as models in areas like data analysis,…
Chinese Premier Li calls for efforts to enhance China-US ties
Premier Li made the remarks in New York on Thursday when meeting with friendly organisations in the United States on the sidelines of the general debate of the 80th session of the…
2 charged with abetting US$467 million in online gambling bets, in Japan’s 1st crackdown on casino ads sites
According to investigating sources, the defendants concluded an “affiliate agreement” with the casino around 2021. They explained how to play at the casino and “winning…
Philippine President Marcos signs law to digitalise Shari’ah courts, boost legal aid
It tasks the Department of Information and Communications Technology, in coordination with the Supreme Court, with creating a digital platform for the paperless filing of…
China’s new climate target ‘falls well short’, says EU
China led several countries in announcing climate plans at the UN on Sept 24. Chinese President Xi Jinping said that by 2035, his country would cut greenhouse gas emissions by 7…