Apple shifts focus to consumer services
Falling hardware sales compels Apple to move towards a concerted fray into the online consumer service market. Apple Inc. is…
DNA testing poses privacy risks
DNA testing services purchased online has gained significant popularity amongst consumers, despite its shortcomings. However, it is vital to understand…
India’s renewables: More to be done
Despite policy-related hurdles, India is making progress on its ambitious plans to install 175 gigawatts of renewable energy.
Sri Lanka takes on more Chinese loans
Sri Lanka signs on to a US$989 million loan from a Chinese state-controlled bank, further entrenching China in the Indian…
Cyber attacks on the rise
Cyber attacks on financial institutions are increasingly being linked to nation-states, resulting in destructive and disruptive damages rather than just…
Yellow vest protests continue
France's "yellow vests" are expected to stage further anti-government protests on March 23 despite the authorities vowing a "zero tolerance"…
Sri Lanka faces severe drought
Sri Lanka’s state-run power firm has imposed daily power cuts for the first time in more than two years as…
Airbus bags mega China order
Xi Jinping’s French visit yields a massive Airbus narrow-body aircraft order amidst the backdrop of Boeing’s safety record, US-China trade…
Germany-Turkey rift grows
Berlin wants to sever the financial and institutional ties between local Muslim communities and the Turkish government as part of…
Danish PM fears protectionism in Europe
The EU must resist French efforts to “politicise” the single market or “copy and paste the Chinese model” of state…
Facebook’s woes continue
Facebook faces another security breach. Although the issue is internal, the issue is liable to damage Facebook’s already tarnished public…
Oil Majors thwart Climate Change efforts
A March 2019 report holds that the five largest publicly-listed oil majors are engaged in misleading climate branding and lobbying.…
US increases pressure on North Korea
The US sanctioned Chinese companies trading with North Korea in order to pressure the beleaguered nation, while simultaneously sending a…
EU approves Brexit delay
More than 2 million people have signed an online petition urging the government to cancel Brexit, with support rocketing in…
US warns Venezuela
The United States warned of consequences against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro security services if they continue with a crackdown against…