Apple’s acquisition of weather app Dark Sky is sad news for Android users
The popular weather predicting app Dark Sky announced in a blog post on Tuesday that it has been acquired by Apple, noting that it...
Singapore to issue “stop-work order” to companies that do not allow telecommuting amid coronavirus...
The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) of Singapore has warned that it will be issuing stop-work orders on firms that do not take serious efforts...
More Bangladeshi workers at risk as apparel industry collapses
As the coronavirus pandemic worsens, millions of workers in Bangladesh’s garment factories are being released from their respective companies without incomes.
Bangladesh is considered as...
Japanese tech giant Softbank launches 5G service
The Tokyo-based multinational technology company, SoftBank Corp., has joined the ultra-fast 5G race in Japan as it officially launched its wireless offerings last week.
It...
Filipino-Chinese businessman arrested for “pandemic profiteering”
The Philippine National Police-Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) nabbed a Filipino-Chinese businessman for profiteering and hoarding of medical supplies amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Jackson...
Alibaba struggles with overwhelming demand, restive workforce due to pandemic
As the world desperately struggles to find masks, gloves, gowns and other personal protective equipment (PPE) to stop the spread of the coronavirus pandemic,...
Australia pledges additional $80 billion coronavirus stimulus to rescue jobs
The Australian government announced that it plans to spend $79.85 billion (A$130 billion) to subsidize the salaries of more than 6 million workers who...
Qatar Airways seeks government aid to keep flying
Several airlines have already suspended operations amid the travel restrictions imposed due to the coronavirus pandemic, but Qatar Airways said it continues to operate...
Google offers $340 million in Ads credits to help small businesses
As part of its coronavirus response package, Google is offering $340 million in Ads credits to small and medium-sized businesses that have active accounts...
“Coronavirus is China’s fault,” say global officials
The uncontrollable spread of the coronavirus infections has resulted to a global shock, with stock markets tumbling, businesses shutting, supply chains closing, food and...
