Britain’s National Grid drops China-based supplier over cyber security fears – FT
Britain's national grid has started removing components supplied by a unit of China-backed Nari Technology's from the electricity transmission network over cyber security fears, the Financial Times reported on Sunday.
Meta, TikTok report jump in Malaysia govt requests to remove content in 2023
Facebook-owner Meta and China's TikTok restricted a record number of social media posts and accounts in Malaysia in the first six months of 2023, data published by the firms showed, amid a jump in government requests to remove content.
Asian shares hit three-month peak as Fed pivot rally rolls on
Asian shares hit a three-month peak on Friday as sharp declines in the dollar and U.S. yields extended the Fed-fuelled rally, but pushback on...
IMF chief says rules, infrastructure needed to prevent crypto risks
The head of International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Thursday that crypto currencies need to be regulated with rules and infrastructure because they pose risks to financial stability.
South Korea to provide $29 billion to support battery industry over 5 yrs
South Korea will provide 38 trillion won (USD29 billion) in financing to strengthen its battery industry over the next five years, as global competition to secure battery supply chains remains fierce, the government said on Wednesday.
