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Science & Tech 3 years ago

Can Twitter become more profitable under Elon Musk?

The company's announcement on Monday that it had reached a deal for Tesla boss Elon Musk to buy it outright raises the question of whether this will lead to a brighter financial future for Twitter?

Science & Tech 3 years ago

Twitter CEO tells employees company is in the dark over future under Musk

Musk will join Twitter staff for a question-and-answer session at a later date, the company told employees.

Companies 3 years ago

Elon Musk reaches deal to buy Twitter for $44b

Elon Musk, the world's richest man, struck a deal Monday to buy Twitter for $44 billion, capping a saga complete with hostile takeover threats before delivering him personal control of one of the most influential social media platforms on the planet.

Asia & Pacific 3 years ago

Singapore jails shutterred news site's editor

It is the latest case to fuel concerns about worsening press freedoms in tightly controlled Singapore, with authorities accused of using heavy-handed tactics to silence dissent.

Science & Tech 3 years ago

Philippines' Duterte blocks bill to register social media users

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has rejected a proposed law requiring social media users to register their real names and phone numbers, citing threats to free speech and privacy.

Asia & Pacific 3 years ago

Vietnam jails activist for 5 years over 'anti-state' acts

Le Van Dung, 51, was convicted of conducting propaganda against the state of Vietnam, lawyer Ha Huy Son said, in a trial that lasted only a few hours.

Science & Tech 3 years ago

UN slams Facebook decision on Ukraine violent messages

The policy decision from Facebook and Instagram's parent company Meta on Thursday said the platforms would now allow statements like "death to Russian invaders" but not credible threats against civilians.

Academia 3 years ago

PREMIUM
When the religious affairs minister is accused of insulting Islam

The Blasphemy Law is most commonly used against minorities who are deemed to have criticized Islam.

Politics 4 years ago

PREMIUM
Digital violence threatens free speech: Komnas HAM

The National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) has found that digital threats against free speech have become increasingly prominent in the past two years, as the pandemic has forced people to rely more on digital technology.