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French lawmakers pass bill banning social media for under-15s

PARIS Jan 27 (AFP) - French lawmakers have passed a bill that would ban social media use by under-15s, a move championed by President Emmanuel Macron as a way to protect children from excessive screen time.

 

Hong Kong Techathon+ 10th Anniversary Finale and Inaugural Global University Innovation Network (GUIN) Forum Successfully Held

Bringing together local and overseas innovation talents and leaders to deepen cross-border, cross-campus collaboration

Crewstone successfully completes funding for Evergreen, a RM50 million vanilla agriculture opportunity

KUALA LUMPUR 27 Jan – Crewstone International Sdn Bhd, a licensed and regulated private equity and private credit manager, today announced the completion of a structured financing transaction with Evergreen Vanilla Sdn Bhd, marking another capital deployment under Crewstone’s seg

Asian Financial Forum in Hong Kong spotlights golden opportunities
HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 26 January 2026 - The 19th Asian Financial Forum (AFF), opened this morning (January 26) at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre with more than 3,600 influential leaders from over 60 countri
UABBHK 2025 Concludes with a Civic Performance in the Age of AI
HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 26 January 2026 - The 2025 Hong Kong & Shenzhen Bi-City Biennale of Urbanism\ Architecture (Hong Kong) (UABBHK 2025) officially concluded on 24 January 2026 with its Closing Ceremony held at
Immuno Cure Kicks off Phase I Clinical Study of Therapeutic DNA Vaccine for HIV in Hong Kong
HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 26 January 2026 - Immuno Cure BioTech ("Immuno Cure") is pleased to announce today the initiation of a Phase I clinical study of ICVAX, a therapeutic DNA vaccine for HIV, in collaboration with the Faculty
AsiaPac and AsiaPay Forge Strategic Partnership to Launch a Unified "Marketing-plus-Payment" Growth Engine for Asia
HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 26 January 2026 - AsiaPac, a leading marketing technology innovator, and AsiaPay, a pioneer in digital payment solutions, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and announced a strategic partnership to
Southco Expands Southeast Asia Footprint With Chon Buri Facility Opening
HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 26 January 2026 - Southco is proud to announce the grand opening of its new facility in Chon Buri, Thailand marking a significant milestone in the company's expansion into Southeast Asia.
C4 Center launches new report highlighting extensive weaknesses in the MACC’s oversight mechanism

KUALA LUMPUR 26 Jan - The Center to Combat Corruption and Cronyism (C4 Center) has highlighted serious weaknesses in the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission’s (MACC) oversight mechanisms, citing structural flaws that have contributed to declining public confidence in the agency.

Gold tops record $5,000 mark on Trump policy uncertainty

LONDON Jan 26 (AFP) - The price of safe-haven asset gold surpassed $5,000 on Sunday, hitting a record amid rising global uncertainty and turmoil set off by US President Donald Trump's policies.

 

Dollar sinks on yen intervention talk, gold breaks $5,000

HONG KONG Jan 26 (AFP) - The dollar fell in Asian trade Monday amid speculation US officials could join their Japanese counterparts to help support the yen after a recent sell-off, while equities started the week with losses.

 

ST Telemedia Global Data Centres Launches Southeast Asia’s First HVDC-Powered AI Infrastructure Testbed

Advancing R&D, talent development and the region’s energy transition

Social media giants face landmark trial over addiction claims

SAN FRANCISO Jan 26 (AFP) - A landmark trial beginning this week in Los Angeles could establish a legal precedent on whether social media companies deliberately designed their platforms to addict children.

 

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