The surprising escape of a blind legal activist from house arrest to the presumed custody of U.S. diplomats is buoying China's embattled dissident community even as the government lashes out, detaining those who helped him and squelching mention of his name on the Internet. (here is the story…) Related items Can Web-savvy activist moms...
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China tells IPO bankers to 'like' Facebook – IFR
By Ken Wang and Timothy Sifert HONG KONG (Reuters) – China's internet censors have a dim view of Facebook, but that has not stopped it from being a model of sorts for the country's securities regulator, … (here is the story…) Related items China tells IPO bankers to "like" Facebook: IFR Japan's social safety...
Top retailer to launch Internet shopping
Bangkok (The Nation/ANN) – Tesco will roll out Internet shopping in the Thai market this year, said John Christie, CEO of Tesco Lotus, the UK-based retailer's Thai operation. (here is the story…) Related items China's online shopping to surge, Internet population to double US and Japan combined by 2015 Philippines fastest-growing market for smartphones—GfK...
Japan honours Jayakumar for bilateral contributions
Former senior minister S. Jayakumar has been conferred Japan's highest award for foreigners, the Japanese Embassy has announced. Related Stories 1st to prep classes, then to Primary 1 New PAP branch chairmen expected in Aljunied Internet can 'help unite or divide society': DPM Teo Do more to help foreigners adjust: DPM Teo Singtel customer's...
Studies touting China's treatments for Internet overuse may lack validity
(Phys.org) — Excessive Internet usage has been linked to an array of problems, from structural changes in the brain to depression, poor social skills, violent outbursts and sexual promiscuity. In China, concerns about Internet overuse have spawned hundreds of treatment programs that claim to cure addicted young people using a variety of techniques, ranging...
Philippines fastest-growing market for smartphones—GfK Asia
Two out of three new mobile devices sold in Southeast Asia today are application-rich, Internet-enabled smartphones, fueling the exponential surge in data services, according to the Singapore-based research firm GfK Asia. (here is the story…) Related items China's online shopping to surge, Internet population to double US and Japan combined by 2015 Top retailer...
SingTel-owned US mobile ad firm looks to Asia
The chief executive of Amobee, the US mobile advertising start-up recently acquired by Singapore Telecom (SingTel), said Wednesday the company is set to aggressively expand its Asian operations. (here is the story…) Related items SingTel to buy US firm to boost mobile ad business Pacnet Named Best International Wholesale Carrier at Telecom Asia Awards...
Asia Markets: Most Asia markets up on techs, China developers
Japanese and Taiwanese stocks rise as strong results from Apple Inc. boost technology firms, while mainland Chinese stocks climb on expectations Beijing may loosen its monetary policy spurred property developers. (here is the story…) Related items Asia Markets: Asia tech stocks cheer Apple results Asia Markets: Asia stocks mostly weak; China rises Stocks Rebound...
Asia: Nikkei rises after Apple results
The Nikkei advanced on Wednesday, snapping recent losses, as investors cheered strong US corporate results from the likes of Apple. (here is the story…) Related items China tightens Internet regulations in Tibet U.S. Lags in Internet Connectivity Speeds China Internet Users To Hit 800 Mln. By 2015 Googling at Google's Growth in Asia EU...
Top Executives to Attend Exclusive Summit at Broadband-IP&TV Asia
For the first time ever, leading industry executives across the Asia-Pacific region are being invited to a highly exclusive summit at the Broadband-IP&TV Asia event next month. (here is the story…) Related items Clinton Says Asia Needs U.S. Leadership Clinton Says Asia Needs U.S. Leadership, Citing Region’s Concern InfoVision Awards Asia Launched at Broadband-IP&TV...
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