In October 2024, China’s first comprehensive regulation to tighten state control over the critical sector of rare earth resources took effect. Coming amid the global transition towards clean energy, the…
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Russian, Chinese disinformation sites blocked in Singapore
Singapore 23/10 (28.57). Ten fake websites have been blocked by the Singapore authorities over concerns that they could potentially be used to lay the groundwork for disinformation campaigns here. The Ministry of…
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The Internet eats their Young
London (20/5 – 20) One academic was asked about the internet eating their young. This triggered a heated debate about the use of the internet the freedom in presents, the…
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Putin is plotting ‘physical attacks’ on the West, says GCHQ chief
British intelligence ‘increasingly concerned’ over growing links between Russia and cyber hacks Vladimir Putin’s Russia is preparing “physical attacks” against the West, the head of GCHQ has warned, as British…
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Russia-linked ‘Doppelgänger’ social media operation rolls on, report says
Researchers have tracked more activity by an influence campaign linked to Russia that spreads disinformation and propaganda in the U.S., Germany and Ukraine through a vast network of social media…
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Hanoi’s high-speed rail plans lay tracks for closer China-Vietnam ties
by Jay Akaraby Jay AkaraEarlier this month, Vietnam said it was seeking to learn from China to develop its first high-speed railway network. Vietnam has laid out plans to begin work on two high-speed…
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Vietnam market still down in March
by Iam Sannby Iam SannEnding of the 50% vehicle registration tax discount continued to be felt in the market New vehicle sales in Vietnam fell by 8% to 24,133 units in March 2024 from…
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Apple Vietnam operations being expanded, as diversification from China continues
by Dul Manyby Dul ManyApple CEO Tim Cook is in Vietnam, and said today that the company is “committed to continuing to strengthen connections” in the country as it seeks to reduce dependence on China. In addition to investing…
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Social media posts by Tajik president’s grandson unsettle ruling circles as leadership succession looms
Dushanbe 25/2 (35.71) The social networking activity of “influencer” Ismoil Mahmadzoir is causing a stir within the country’s political and security corridors. His grandfather President Emomali Rahmon is planning his…
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BlackSky Wins Initial Task Order Exceeding $1 Million Against New Multi-Year Contract to Deliver Space-based Intelligence Capabilities to Indonesian Ministry of Defense
HERNDON, Va. — January 11, 2024 — BlackSky Technology Inc. (NYSE: BKSY) won a multi-year contract from PT Len supporting the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Indonesia to provide…