Rising internet shutdowns in India spark fears of authoritarianism before election
For the past 10 days, 20-year-old Kartika Singh, a medical student from Ambala, has been gripped by a mix of frustration and anxiety.
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As trade barriers go up in the West, the rest are ‘reglobalising’
Back in 2021, amid a raging pandemic, the US National Intelligence Council warned of a more contested world in its Global Trends 2040 report. It highlighted the themes of global challenges, fragmentation, disequilibrium, contestation and adaptation.
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There are 82 chaebols in South Korea as of 2023. These are conglomerates that are usually run by one single family, with total assets that exceed 5 trillion Korean won ($3.69 billion).
Montenegro court rules to extradite Terraform Labs founder to the US. An appeal is pending
PODGORICA, Montenegro (AP) — A court in Montenegro has ruled that Terraform Labs founder Do Kwon should be extradited to the United States to face fraud charges rather than to his native South Korea, a court official in the Balkan Country said Thursday.
Internet: Pakistan’s new political battleground
Internet disruptions, unexplained by authorities, are casting serious doubts over the rule of law and Pakistan’s ambition to expand its digital economy.
Singapore's UOB revises down 2024 loan growth, fourth-quarter profit beats forecasts
Singapore's United Overseas Bank, or UOB, on Thursday cut its 2024 loan growth projections to low single-digits from mid-single digits after posting a stronger-than-forecast 22% jump in fourth quarter net profit.
What’s wrong with India’s tech world? Potential collapse of big names Paytm, Byju’s signals change in digital landscape
The Indian tech landscape is undergoing a significant transformation marked by the struggles of two major players Paytm and Byju’s as concerns mount over the fragility of the country’s start-up ecosystem.
Walmart beats Wall Street’s holiday expectations as e-commerce sales soar
Walmart said Tuesday that quarterly revenue rose 6%, as shoppers turned to the big-box retailer throughout the holiday season and the company's global e-commerce sales grew by double digits.