France moves to rescue Atos as former IT crown jewel struggles to stay afloat
Struggling IT firm Atos on Monday said that it had received an offer from the French government to potentially take over some of its business.
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Tesla to work with Baidu in push to offer self-driving tech in China
HONG KONG -- Tesla is moving closer to introducing its self-driving system in China, the U.S. automaker's biggest overseas market, following founder Elon Musk's surprise visit to the country.
China stocks rally as investor 'fear of missing out' spreads
HONG KONG -- China stocks have gained momentum as market players scurry to avoid missing rallies driven by supportive policies, analysts say, while cautioning that the upswing does not yet reflect a return of long-term investors.
Thai rights lawyer Arnon Nampa jailed for 2 more years over royal insult, fined US$4 for using loudspeaker
A court in Thailand on Monday sentenced one of the kingdom’s leading democracy activists to a further two years imprisonment on royal insult charges.
‘Silent pandemic’: emotional call by Philippines’ Marcos Jnr against child pornography sparks nationwide soul-searching
Justice department spokesman and assistant secretary Mico Clavano last week said: “The president was visibly distressed, very bothered and clearly stressed with the information that was relayed to him, which is why he gave the directive.”
Thailand’s foreign minister abruptly resigns after being dropped as deputy prime minister
BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand’s foreign minister abruptly resigned in dissatisfaction over a Cabinet reshuffle that removed him as one of the country’s deputy prime ministers.
Hong Kong transgender activist gets ID card reflecting gender change after yearslong legal battle
HONG KONG (AP) — A Hong Kong transgender activist on Monday received a new ID card reflecting his gender change, after a yearslong legal battle to change the document, and he vowed to continue working for equality for the LGBTQ+ community.
Solomon Islands pro-Beijing prime minister won’t keep his job following elections
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Solomon Islands pro-Beijing Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare on Monday withdrew from the contest to remain head of the strategically important South Pacific island nation’s government following general elections two weeks ago that are central to the U.S.-China rivalry in the region.