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Microsoft

Microsoft faces wide-ranging US antitrust probe

Competitors have criticised Microsoft’s practices they say keep customers locked into its Azure cloud service.

China economy

Opinion | China’s move to centralise oversight of financial sector shouldn’t be feared

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Social media

Opinion | Why blanket bans are not the answer to keeping children safe online

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Social media

Tech giants Meta, TikTok, Google slam Australia’s under-16 social media ban

The proposed law will hold social-media platforms responsible for policing the ban, under threat of fines of up to US$32.5 million.

Australians under 16 years of age will be prohibited from setting up accounts on all major social media sites under a proposed legislation. Photo: AP
China's economic recovery

Carrot or stick? Beijing seeks delicate balance towards its platform economy

People’s Daily commentary and pledge from Premier Li Qiang offer support for platform economy, coincides with algorithm regulation.

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Kuaishou

TikTok rival Kuaishou gets police warning over content moderation

The warning was over alleged lapses in dealing with prohibited content in a timely manner and failing to protect minors.

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Google

US regulators call for breakup of Google and Chrome in monopoly punishment

The proposed breakup was floated in a 23-page document filed late Wednesday by the US Department of Justice.

Google has dismissed the idea of a breakup as ‘radical’. Photo: Reuters
China food safety

China imposes new cooking oil transport rules after fuel tanker scandal

From February, containers used to transport food oils must comply with hygiene standards, and be labelled.

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China’s crackdowns

China’s tax man is coming for live-streamers who evade taxes

Huge fines are being imposed on high-profile internet celebrities and streaming hosts, as state authority says they must set a positive example for fans.

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Digital currencies

Hong Kong bitcoin ETFs finally see trading surge after Trump bump in the US

The city’s three spot bitcoin ETFs became active trading targets this week, with US$17 million trading hands on Tuesday.

People stand next to bitcoin ATMs outside a cryptocurrency exchange in Hong Kong on November 14. Photo: AFP
Thailand

Trump win sparks bitcoin boom across Asia: ‘it rises above the chaos’

With bitcoin prices surging, Asia’s digital asset entrepreneurs see new opportunities under Trump 2.0.

Speakers during a panel discussion at the Devcon 7 in Bangkok on November 15. Photo: EFDevcon / Twitter
Vietnam

Vietnam threatens to block Chinese retailers Shein and Temu over licences

Fast-fashion retailer Shein has been selling to Vietnam for at least two years. Temu began allowing users in the country to shop last month.

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Australia

Australia to ban children under 16 from social media: ‘real harm to kids’

The proposed age limit would be among the world’s strictest measures targeting children.

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US presidential election 2024

From chip war to TikTok ban: what tech can expect from Donald Trump

As Donald Trump returns to the White House, tech companies are bracing for a revamp of tech policies imposed by Joe Biden.

Tech giants are bracing for the return of Donald Trump to the White House. Photo: EPA-EFE
Cryptocurrency

Trump election victory cheers up China’s cryptocurrency proponents

These crypto proponents expect a bright future for digital assets and related policies on the mainland and Hong Kong.

At one point on Wednesday, bitcoin prices reached above US$75,000, having gained more than 66 per cent since the start of this year. Photo: Shutterstock
Apple

Apple to face first fine under new EU digital antitrust rules

The penalty, under the Digital Markets Act, is related to the iPhone maker’s App Store.

China's population

My Take | China’s bleak demographic condition offers harsh lessons for policymakers

Beijing’s efforts to cultivate a ‘birth-friendly society’ marks an about-turn from its rigid, decades-long enforcement of a one-child policy.

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China economy

Opinion | How can China’s reforms succeed when officials act like overbearing parents?

The ‘we-know-best’ mentality prevents market forces from playing a decisive role and affects investor confidence.

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Cybersecurity

US tech firms warn Vietnam’s planned law to hamper social media, data centres

The draft law, being discussed in Vietnam’s parliament, aims to tighten information-protection rules and limit data transfers abroad.

Digital currencies

Binance founder CZ says will not return to crypto exchange after imprisonment

Zhao Changpeng said he does not ‘have any need to go back’ to the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, although he remains the largest shareholder.

Smartphones

Indonesia bans Google’s Pixel smartphones after blocking Apple’s iPhone 16

Sales of those smartphones were blocked for not meeting Indonesia’s rules requiring the use of locally manufactured components.

Google’s new Pixel 9 smartphone series. Photo: Reuters
Blockchain

Chainlink makes a case for blockchain-driven finance at SmartCon in Hong Kong

As Chainlink touts its technology that has brought blockchain transfers to the Swift network, geopolitical scrutiny is growing in the space.

Chainlink’s booth seen on the first day of its SmartCon event at Kerry Hotel in Hung Hom on Wednesday. Photo: Matt Haldane
Biomedicine: Policy

Shanghai to back local biopharma firms’ overseas push, regulatory compliance

The initiative aims to generate about US$7 billion from medical product exports by 2027.

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E-commerce

China’s Zhejiang province rolls out platform to grow cross-border e-commerce

Zhejiang’s new e-commerce service platform expects to serve 15,000 enterprises within the next three years.

Banking & finance

Hongkongers suffer more digital fraud than global peers, survey says

Gen Z users are in the crosshairs of online scammers who prowl forums and dating sites for prey, according to TransUnion.

Workers walk during lunch hour in Tsuen Wan on March 21, 2023. Photo: Sam Tsang
Apple

Apple’s Tim Cook meets China’s commerce minister, pledges more investment

Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao welcomed Apple to get more “deeply involved” in China, while Cook reiterated Apple’s commitment to the market.

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Apple CEO Tim Cook speaks during the company’s “It’s Glowtime” event in Cupertino, California, on September 9, 2024. Photo: TNS
English Premier League

English Premier League faces unprecedented regulation if UK bill gets go-ahead

A new regulator can determine how EPL clubs distribute money to smaller clubs, and can ensure they consult fans before raising ticket prices.

Apple

Apple’s Tim Cook meets Chinese regulators but no final word on AI roll-out

Chinese consumers have been vocal about their desire to see Apple bring its generative AI services to China as soon as possible.

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9 September, 2024
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