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WhatsApp to end support for older Android phones and iPhones in 2025

WhatsApp to end support for older Android phones and iPhones in 2025

Mei Ling Tan December 23, 2024

Starting January 1, 2025, WhatsApp will no longer be supported on older Android phones running Android KitKat or earlier. This change means that if you’re still using an older device as…

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Google now allows Microsoft Teams messages to be migrated to Google Chat

Google now allows Microsoft Teams messages to be migrated to Google Chat

Mei Ling Tan December 20, 2024

Google announced this week that it’s expanding the ability to migrate messages to Microsoft Teams. Starting today, Google Workspace admins can migrate conversations from channels in Microsoft Teams to spaces in Google…

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Vietnam’s Vingroup launches electric taxi service in Indonesia

Vietnam’s Vingroup launches electric taxi service in Indonesia

Mei Ling Tan December 20, 2024

Vietnam’s Green and Smart Mobility (GSM) JSC officially launched its Xanh SM electric taxi service in Indonesia on December 18. The Green and Smart Mobility JSC, which was established by billionaire…

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Gasoline prices reach 3-month peak

Gasoline prices reach 3-month peak

Mei Ling Tan December 20, 2024

Gasoline prices in Vietnam climbed to a three-month Thursday afternoon. The popular fuel RON95 went up 1.99% from a week ago to VND21,000 (US$) per liter. Diesel jumped 2.63% to…

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Indonesia rolls out $52B stimulus package for 2025

Indonesia rolls out $52B stimulus package for 2025

Mei Ling Tan December 20, 2024

Indonesia has unveiled economic stimulus packages totaling IDR827 trillion (US$51.65 billion) for 2025, designed to mitigate economic shocks and address the weakening purchasing power of low- and middle-income groups. The…

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Nokia Enhances SONiC Support for Data Center Innovation

Nokia Enhances SONiC Support for Data Center Innovation

Mei Ling Tan December 20, 2024

By combining open-source software with advanced hardware and cutting-edge automation, Nokia is offering a new alternative for modern, efficient, and highly reliable data center networks. Nokia has been a strong…

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NEC Completes Asia Direct Cable, Boosting Regional Connectivity

NEC Completes Asia Direct Cable, Boosting Regional Connectivity

Mei Ling Tan December 20, 2024

The ADC submarine cable is owned by the ADC Consortium and consists of multiple pairs of high-capacity optical fibers. It is designed to handle over 160 Tbps of traffic, allowing…

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Nestle launches protein shots for US weight-loss drug users

Nestle launches protein shots for US weight-loss drug users

Mei Ling Tan December 19, 2024

Nestle is launching protein shots in the United States which it says help suppress appetite for people looking to shed pounds, the latest effort by the world’s biggest packaged food…

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Globe Telecom Accelerates Connectivity through PPPs

Globe Telecom Accelerates Connectivity through PPPs

Mei Ling Tan December 19, 2024

Engr. Emmanuel Estrada, Vice President, Globe Telecom, stressed the significance of collaboration between the government and private sector, addressing the evolving digital needs of Filipinos. Globe Telecom noted its active…

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IT salaries for managers economy-leading in 2024

IT salaries for managers economy-leading in 2024

Mei Ling Tan December 19, 2024

IT managers in Vietnam earn a median salary of VND52 million (US$2,048), the highest in any sector, while pay for employees with less than a year’s experience has declined. Recruitment…

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Singapore-based fintech startup Tyme raises $250M

Singapore-based fintech startup Tyme raises $250M

Mei Ling Tan December 18, 2024

Singapore fintech startup Tyme Group has secured a US$250 million investment, which it calls the “largest fintech raise this year in Southeast Asia,” giving it a valuation of $1.5 billion.…

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Vietnamese investors turn to Bitcoin as it crosses psychological $100,000 mark

Vietnamese investors turn to Bitcoin as it crosses psychological $100,000 mark

Mei Ling Tan December 18, 2024

As Bitcoin hovers around the US$100,000 mark, many investors are embracing cryptocurrency to diversify their portfolios. Lam Vu, inspired by a friend’s success in Bitcoin investments, recently sought his advice.…

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Indonesia offers 3% tax incentive to hybrid car makers

Indonesia offers 3% tax incentive to hybrid car makers

Mei Ling Tan December 18, 2024

Indonesia will offer a sales tax incentive on Government-borne Luxury Goods (PPnBM DTP) of 3% for hybrid cars from next year. Minister of Industry (Menperin) Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita said at…

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Stasko Drives Telstra’s AI-Optimized Infrastructure and Partnerships

Stasko Drives Telstra’s AI-Optimized Infrastructure and Partnerships

Mei Ling Tan December 16, 2024

In a recent interview with Telecom Review Asia, conducted at ITW Asia 2024, in Singapore, Stasko discussed Telstra’s role in enhancing international connectivity through its submarine cable network by leveraging…

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Google TV continues to expand its home screen banner ads

Google TV continues to expand its home screen banner ads

Mei Ling Tan December 16, 2024

Google TV is rolling out a new ad format on its home screen, and it’s got some users raising their eyebrows. This isn’t exactly a surprise, as Google has been…

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