Malaysia's central bank chief resigns, latest casualty from 1MDB scandal Malaysia's Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad speaks beside Deputy Prime Minister Wan Azizah Wan Ismail during a news conference after a weekly cabinet meeting in Putrajaya, Malaysia in a still image taken from a Reuters TV footage on May 30, 2018 – PHOTO: REUTERS KUALA LUMPUR (REUTERS) - Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has accepted the resignation of the central bank governor, the latest in a string of departures as the 92-year-old leader purges top officials seen as close to the scandal-plagued previous government. Angered over accusations of massive corruption, Malaysians delivered a shock election result last month by voting out a coalition that had led the country for the six decades since independence. The new government is seeking to unearth suspected graft during the nearly 10 years that former premier Najib Razak spent in power, in particular big losses at state fund 1Malaysia … [Read more...] about Malaysia’s central bank chief resigns, latest casualty from 1MDB scandal
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Expos to show latest ICT products
Viet Nam News HCM CITY — International telecom, IT, communications, broadcasting, and electronic expos Vietnam ICT COMM, Broadcast Vietnam, and Electronic Vietnam will be held in HCM City on June 7. The three expos have attracted more than 300 exhibitors from 20 countries and territories, including technology leaders in Asia such as Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Hong Kong, Thailand, and India. Speaking at a press briefing to introduce the expos on May 31, Hà Thị Phương Lâm, chairwoman of the ADPEX Joint Stock Company, one of the events’ organisers, said the number of exhibitors this year increased by 50 per cent. The events attracted leading Vietnamese IT corporations such as Mobifone, LeLong, Zioncom, Du Hưng Technology, Bizentro, TC Technology, and Tùng Việt Communication. They would showcase advanced technologies, equipment and solutions for the aviation industry, digital data systems and centres for libraries, schools, … [Read more...] about Expos to show latest ICT products
Hanoi exhibition showcases latest broadcasting technology
A drone competition during the previous VIBA Show. A similar event will take place at the VIBA Show 2018. (Photo courtesy of the Exporum Vietnam) Hanoi (VNA) - An exhibition displaying the latest broadcasting equipment and technology is being held in Hanoi on April 5-7. The Vietnam International Broadcast & AV (VIBA) Show allows visitors to watch films screened with modern technology, attend photo shows and sound performances and play games with virtual reality (VR) glasses. Visitors will also experience modern equipment and technology such as Digital Video Broadcasting – Terrestrial, drones, virtual reality (VR), 4K TV, ultra-high definition television and broadcast services from Vietnam and overseas companies. “This year, we want to emphasise how contents can be useful to normal life with VietCON (Vietnam Content Showcase),” said Kim Jeong-hun, General Director of Exporum Inc, organiser of the event. “Our main exhibitors are TV stations, game … [Read more...] about Hanoi exhibition showcases latest broadcasting technology
Latest broadcasting technology to be displayed
A drone competition during the previous VIBA Show. A similar event will take place at the VIBA Show 2018. — Photo courtesy of the Exporum Vietnam An exhibition of the latest broadcasting equipment and technology will be held in Ha Noi on April 5-7. The Viet Nam International Broadcast & AV (VIBA) Show will allow visitors to watch films screened with modern technology, attend photo shows and sound performances and play games with virtual reality (VR) glasses. Visitors will also experience modern equipment and technology such as Digital Video Broadcasting – Terrestrial, drones, virtual reality (VR), 4K TV, ultra-high definition television and broadcast services from Viet Nam and overseas companies. “This year, we want to emphasise how contents can be useful to normal life with VietCON (Viet Nam Content Showcase),” said Kim Jeong-hun, general director of Exporum Inc, organiser of the event. “Our main exhibitors are TV stations, game companies, VR/AR … [Read more...] about Latest broadcasting technology to be displayed
India withdraws controversial ‘fake news’ order after backlash
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday reversed an order to punish journalists found guilty of reporting "fake news," after an outcry over a perceived government crackdown on the press. The media sanctions, issued late Monday, stated that the government would withdraw the official accreditation of any journalist responsible for repeated reporting of "fake news." India is the latest government to act against what it calls "fake news." Malaysia is passing a law allowing for up to six years in jail for publishing allegedly misleading information. The government said it needed to curb the spread of misinformation in the media. But Modi's office rescinded the directive just hours later amid allegations India's vibrant press was being muzzled. "PIB (Press Information Bureau) Press release titled 'Guidelines for Accreditation of Journalists amended to regulate Fake News' issued on 02 April 2018 stands withdrawn," the information and broadcasting ministry said in a statement Tuesday. … [Read more...] about India withdraws controversial ‘fake news’ order after backlash