India government’s attempts to mandate 24/7 phone tracking face pushback
India is the world’s second-biggest mobile market, with 735 million smartphones and around one billion internet subscribers.
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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…
Four Malaysian durian varieties registered, international protection needed
The four durian varieties that have been registered with MyIPO so far are Musang King, Black Thorn, Durian Balik Pulau (Penang), and Durian Nyekak Sarawak.
South Korea unveils new education policies for international, multicultural students
The Test of Proficiency in Korean or TOPIK is set to go digital by 2029, while permanent residency requirements are to ease for students studying AI at designated universities.
Are Bhutanese entrepreneurs ready for alternative financing?
As Bhutan looks beyond traditional bank lending and donor-driven grants, the piece examines whether local business founders now have the skills, structures and readiness to use…
IndiGo offers travel vouchers worth Rs 10,000 to passengers stranded at airports between December 3 and 5
In a statement posted on X, IndiGo said the airline will offer travel vouchers of Rs 10,000 to its severely affected customers.
Brunei launches five-year plan to drive maritime development
The Maritime and Port Authority of Brunei Darussalam unveiled its “Navigating 2030” strategic plan for 2026–2030, centred on five pillars to boost safety, sustainability,…
Hanoi plans to invest $57 billion in tackling traffic congestion by 2030
The programme aims to mobilise all available resources, synchronise solutions and apply cutting-edge technological advances to improve traffic order and safety.
Japanese government plans to double staff tasked with checking AI safety
According to the draft plan, the government aims to balance technological innovation with risk management to make Japan the country with the best environment in the world for…
Two-day annual conference sets China’s economic priorities for 2026
A more proactive fiscal policy and moderately accommodative monetary stance have been planned.