To counter circulation of fake news in the time of elections in India scheduled to start from April 11, WhatsApp has launched a ‘tipline’ service for users to check the veracity of information and flag what they think is the false news.
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Anandan to leave Google India to join Singapore-based firm Sequoia Capital
Google’s vice-president for South East Asia (SEA) and India, Rajan Anandan is leaving the firm to take over as Managing Director of Singapore-based Sequoia Capital India.
Indian-origin US Senator Kamala Harris raises USD12 million for Presidential bid
The first Indian-origin US Senator and potential US Presidential candidate Kamala Harris has raised a whopping USD12 million over the first quarter of her Presidential campaign.
Singapore’s fake news bill at heart of concerns over curbing free speech
Singapore Parliament‘s anti-fake news legislation passed yesterday is at the heart of a growing storm involving internet firms, human rights groups and media platforms who claim it may be too much power for the government and curb freedom of speech.
SIA named best airline in the world for 2nd year running
For the second consecutive year, Singapore Airlines (SIA) has been named Best Airline in the World by travel site TripAdvisor.
Income only requirement to sponsor families for expats, says UAE govt
Expatriates living in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have a reason to cheer as the Government has approved a new rule under which foreign workers will now be able to sponsor their family members if they fulfil a certain income.
Millennial game-changers: 23 Singaporeans in Forbes 30 under 30 Asia list 2019
Forbes announced today its fourth annual ’30 Under 30 Asia’ list, featuring 300 young disruptors, innovators and entrepreneurs across Asia, all under the age of 30. China, India and Singapore are among the top five represented countries with 61, 59 and 23 entrepreneurs respectively.
Airbnb buys into hospitality unicorn OYO in Series E investment round
Global homestay major Airbnb has invested nearly USD200 million in Gurugram-headquartered hospitality unicorn OYO. This raise is part of the Series E round, that was announced in September 2018.
Luxury home prices in Singapore drops the most in almost a decade
Private residential prices in Singapore fell 0.6 percent on the whole in the first quarter of 2019, compared to 0.1 percent in the previous quarter.
Memoirs of Ambassador Kesavapany to be released in Singapore on April 5
People can read about the illustrious life of Ambassador K Kesavapany in a book titled ‘From Estate to Embassy: Memories of an Ambassador’, written in association with renowned author Anitha Pillai.
