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Society 2 years ago

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Shoppers, sellers lambast Jokowi’s crackdown on thrifting

Thrift-shop sellers and vintage-shopping aficionados have spoken up against the government’s decision to crack down on imported second-hand clothes, which it claims are harmful to the local garment industry.

Tech 3 years ago

China to fine ride-hailing giant Didi more than $1 billion: reports

Didi, once known as China's answer to Uber, has been one of the highest-profile targets of the widespread clampdown on the sector, which saw years of runaway growth and supersized monopolies before regulators stepped in.

Entertainment 3 years ago

China approves first new gaming titles in nine months

China approved its first batch of new video game licenses in nine months, ending a lengthy freeze that sent jitters through the world's largest gaming market.

Science & Tech 3 years ago

Russia bans Instagram and Facebook as 'extremist'

A Russian court banned Facebook and Instagram as "extremist", part of sweeping efforts by Moscow to crack down on social media during the conflict in Ukraine.

Academia 4 years ago

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World tech start-up leader: Indonesia’s big dream

With strong demand and huge market potential, local tech firms are expanding to smaller cities and rural areas while planning to go public.

Editorial 4 years ago

Tech’s golden opportunity

While China’s tech crackdown has caused concern among investors, its muscle flexing may provide opportunities for other Asian companies to fill the gap.

Asia & Pacific 4 years ago

Five dead after Myanmar security forces ram car into Yangon protest

Witnesses on the scene told Reuters dozens had been injured. Photos and videos on social media show a vehicle that crashed through the protesters and bodies lying on the road.

Asia & Pacific 4 years ago

Yahoo, Fortnite exit China as tech crackdown bites

The move comes just days after American gaming giant Epic said it will shut its popular game "Fortnite" following the imposition of strict curbs on the world's biggest gaming market.

Editorial 4 years ago

Financial literacy key

Jokowi ordered state-owned banks to increase their non-guaranteed loans to up to Rp 100 million for micro, small and medium enterprises from a previous limit of Rp 50 million as part of efforts to fight marauding digital loan sharks.

Lifestyle 4 years ago

China limits children's online gaming to three hours a week

China on Monday announced a drastic cut to children's online gaming time to just three hours a week during term time, the latest move in a broad crackdown on tech giants in the world's biggest gaming market.

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