Indonesia"s new law removes redtapes for foreign investors
With abundant natural resources and young labor, Indonesia attracts - and needs - more foreign investment. The three largest foreign investors in Indonesia are Singapore, China (including Hong Kong), and Japan......»»
ARK Investment"s Cathie Wood defends strategy in letter to investors
ARK Investment"s Cathie Wood defends strategy in letter to investors.....»»
Google removes enrollment barrier for prospective Advanced Protection Program users
Google has removed a potential obstacle for high-risk users who want to enroll in the company’s Advanced Protection Program (APP): they can now do it just by setting a passkey. Users already enrolled in APP have been provided the option to add.....»»
Research brings into question prosecution of foreign fighters in Russia
New Edith Cowan University (ECU) research has questioned the legality of Russia's decision to label and prosecute foreign fighters that have been enlisted into the Ukrainian International Legion of Territorial Defence (ILTG), as mercenaries......»»
Elon Musk denies tweets misled Twitter investors ahead of purchase
Elon Musk says lawsuit over late disclosure of Twitter stake “makes no sense.” Enlarge (credit: Marc Piasecki / Contributor | Getty Images Entertainment) Just before the Fourth of July holiday, Elon Musk moved to di.....»»
Satellite images show deforestation toll of Indonesia mines
More than 700,000 hectares of forest in Indonesia have been cleared for mining since 2001, including large tracts of primary forest, a new analysis using satellite data has found......»»
Mass tourism brings dollars but with all the baggage
Last August, the picturesque Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan halved to US$100 per night a charge levied on international tourists. The fee recognized the "important role of the tourism sector in generating employment, earning foreign exchange and boostin.....»»
Cryptocurrency investors are more likely to self-report "Dark Tetrad" personality traits, study shows
Owning cryptocurrency may be associated with certain personality and demographic characteristics as well as a reliance on alternative or fringe social media sources, according to a study published July 3, 2024 in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by S.....»»
Netflix is officially phasing out its most affordable ad-free plan
Earlier this year, Netflix announced to investors that it would phase out its most affordable ad-free subscription. According to users on Reddit, that change is now going into effect and people who are subscribed to the $11.99 per month ad-free tier.....»»
Do Chinese investors trust expanded audit reports?
The global financial crisis of 2007–2009 prompted calls for greater transparency in auditing processes, and since 2013, the auditors of UK-listed companies have been required to highlight key audit matters or KAMs. However, according to a paper by.....»»
AIM algorithm enhances super-resolution microscope images in real time
When trying to measure molecular structures with nanometer precision, every bit of noise shows up in the data: someone walking past the microscope, tiny vibrations in the building and even the traffic outside. A new processing technique removes noise.....»»
Transcend raises $40 million to address data privacy issues
Transcend raised $40 million in Series B funding led by new investor StepStone Group, with participation from HighlandX and existing investors Accel, Index Ventures, 01 Advisors (01A), Script Capital, and South Park Commons. This brings the total rai.....»»
Your smartphone might be linked to crocodile attacks in Indonesia
What's the connection between your smartphone and crocodile attacks? It's quite straightforward......»»
Russian President Putin arrives in Uzbekistan, third foreign trip since re-election
Russian President Putin arrives in Uzbekistan, third foreign trip since re-election.....»»
Spain"s foreign minister condemns "scandalous" Israeli flamenco video
Spain"s foreign minister condemns "scandalous" Israeli flamenco video.....»»
Pearl in the shell? Special purpose acquisition companies should embrace uncertainty with investors
When it comes to filing an initial public offering for a typical company, there's a long list of things for prospective investors to know......»»
Indonesia floods kill 67 as rescuers race to find missing
Indonesian rescuers raced Wednesday to find dozens of people still unaccounted for after heavy rains caused flash floods and washed volcanic debris into residential areas over the weekend, sweeping away houses and leaving 67 people dead......»»
Hydrogen, battery startups had big plans in Michigan. What"s holding them back?
The fundamental question of demand — who will buy the products and when — has only become murkier in recent months as investors rein in their bets on unproven technologies, even as the federal and state dollars begin to flow more freely......»»
Persistent strain of cholera defends itself against forces of change, scientists find
A deadly strain of cholera bacteria that emerged in Indonesia back in 1961 continues to spread widely to this day, claiming thousands of lives around the world every year, sickening millions, and with its persistence, baffling scientists......»»
Indonesia flood death toll rises to 43 with 15 missing
The death toll from flash floods and cold lava flow from a volcano in western Indonesia over the weekend has risen to 43 with 15 more missing, officials said Monday......»»
Indonesia"s Mount Ibu erupts, spewing thick ash and dark clouds into the sky
Mount Ibu, a volcano in Indonesia's North Maluku province, erupted on Monday, spewing thick gray ash and dark clouds 5,000 meters (16,400 feet) into the sky for five minutes, officials said......»»