India: China Signals Rare Earths Support
NEW DELHI – India and China on Tuesday sought to reset relations, with Beijing signalling readiness to address New Delhi’s critical needs for rare earths, fertilisers, and tunnel-boring machinery. The pledge came during the 24th round of border talks in … Continue reading India: China Signals Rare Earths Support
Tourists can convert cryptocurrencies into baht
BANGKOK – On August 18, the Thai government officially launched the TouristDigiPay project: an 18-month pilot within a regulatory sandbox that will allow foreign tourists to convert cryptocurrencies into Thai baht. The goal is clear: greater payment flexibility for visitors … Continue reading Tourists can convert cryptocurrencies into baht
Indonesia Marks 80th Independence Day
JAKARTA – Indonesia, an archipelago of more than 270 million people and over 17,000 islands, today celebrated the 80th anniversary of its independence. “Hari Kemerdekaan” commemorates the proclamation of independence on August 17, 1945, by Sukarno and Mohammad Hatta and … Continue reading Indonesia Marks 80th Independence Day
China phones facing model and update challenges
BERLIN – Effective immediately, eight smartphones from the Xiaomi ecosystem will no longer receive software updates. This includes not only entry-level devices like the Redmi A1 or the Poco C50, but also two former flagships that just a few years … Continue reading China phones facing model and update challenges
Crackdown on Illegal Mines and Palm Plantations
JAKARTA – In his first State of the Nation address on August 15, President Prabowo Subianto declared a firm assault on unlawful extractive and agribusiness activities. He revealed that 1,063 illegal mining operations, responsible for an estimated Rp 300 trillion … Continue reading Crackdown on Illegal Mines and Palm Plantations