Trump picks Big Tech critic who wrote ‘Project 2025’ chapter to lead FCC
Republican Brendan Carr has accused major tech platforms of operating a 'censorship cartel'.
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Trump led the charge to ban TikTok. Now he says he’ll save it
Trump has pledged to 'save' popular Chinese-owned app despite signing an order to ban it during his first term.
‘We lost everything’: the Indonesians falling out of the middle class
Nearly 10 million people have slipped out of Indonesia's middle class since 2019, according to government statistics.
Bitcoin nears $90,000 as investors eye crypto-friendly Trump administration
The world's most popular cryptocurrency has gained more than 30 percent since the US presidential election.
Inflation versus wages: Trump’s stunning comeback explained in two charts
The rise in prices under the Biden administration proved fatal for Kamala Harris's election hopes.
Asia’s export-driven economies brace for upheaval under Trump
Former US president's proposals for sweeping tariffs threaten to hobble exports that drive the region's growth.
Boeing workers to vote on 38% pay rise offer to end weeks-long strike
Striking workers to vote Monday on contract that includes 38 percent pay rise and $12,000 ratification bonus.
Elon Musk eyes radical overhaul of US gov’t as ‘Secretary of Cost-Cutting’
Tesla and SpaceX CEO stands to gain a cabinet position if Donald Trump wins the US presidential election.
US finalises restrictions on AI, semiconductor investments in China
Treasury Department says curbs will ensure US investment does not advance technologies that threaten national security.
For Taiwan’s crucial chip industry, Trump and Harris both bring risks
Taiwan’s semiconductor sector is watching US election closely amid geopolitical rivalry between Washington and Beijing.
Olympus CEO resigns over alleged purchase of illegal drugs
CEO Stefan Kaufmann was asked to resign following internal inquiry, Japanese firm says.
Bullying and harassment complaints surge in UK’s financial sector
Reports of non-financial misconduct rose 72 percent between 2021 and 2023, according to survey by financial regulator.
US fast-food chains pull onions from menus after McDonald’s E coli outbreak
At least 49 people have fallen ill in 10 US states due to contaminated food, according to health authorities.
Tokyo Metro shares soar in Japan’s biggest IPO since 2018
Japanese subway operator's shares soar as much as 47 percent in biggest listing since 2018.
McDonald’s linked to E. coli outbreak that left 1 dead, dozens sick in US
At least 49 people sickened after E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s quarter pounders, health officials say.
Southeast Asia deepening dependence on fossil fuels, report warns
ASEAN's 10 members met the entirety of region’s rise in electricity demand last year through fossil fuels, report says.
China posts slowest growth since aftermath of ‘zero COVID’ curbs
World’s second-largest economy grows 4.6 percent in third quarter amid weak consumer demand and property woes.
In Taiwan, boba tea fans bemused at Dragons’ Den cultural appropriation row
Taiwanese struggle to understand the fuss after Chinese-Canadian actor Simu Liu calls out Montreal-based company.
TSMC posts forecast-beating profit amid soaring demand for AI chips
World’s largest contract chipmaker reports record $10.1bn net profit for the third quarter.
Thailand, where Buddhism reigns, challenges Malaysia for Asia’s halal crown
Bangkok recently unveiled a four-year plan to capitalise on the growing market for Muslim-friendly food and products.