Apple Pay is now available from over 40 more banks and credit unions around the United States as part of the latest expansion wave. Apple’s mobile payment service launched just over two years ago with hundreds of additional regional banks and credit unions added every few weeks. You can find
HONG KONG, Feb 22 – Former Hong Kong leader Donald Tsang was jailed for 20 months today for misconduct in public office, making him the most senior city official to serve time behind bars in a ruling some said reaffirmed the financial hub’s vaunted rule of law. The sentence brings an
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 22 – Two women arrested over the killing of the North Korean leader’s half-brother in Kuala Lumpur knew they were taking part in a poison attack, Inspector-general of Police, Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar said today, after reports they believed it was a prank. “Yes, of course they
Apple has released the third public beta version of macOS 10.12.4 which includes Night Shift for Mac. macOS 10.12.4 public beta 3 follows the third developer version of the upcoming software update. These are the new features included in macOS 10.12.4 beta: Night Shift now available on the Mac. Dictation support for Shanghainese. Ask Siri
MOSCOW, Feb 22 – Former Ukrainian president Viktor Yanukovych has urged US President Donald Trump to act to stop the war in eastern Ukraine that he blamed on “irresponsible actions” by Kiev and the West. In the letter, which was made public on Wednesday, Yanukovych urges the US leader to “take urgent
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 22 – Ri Jong Chol, a North Korean arrested in the probe into last week’s murder of the half-brother of the isolated state’s leader, lived in Malaysia for more than three years without working at the company registered on his employment permit or receiving a salary. Ri, 47,
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 21 – Kuala Lumpur remains the top choice for commercial investment or development, followed by Selangor, (23 per cent), Penang (17 per cent), Johor (20 per cent) and Sabah (11 per cent), said Knight Frank Malaysia. In a statement today, the global property consultancy said, according to
SERANG, Feb 21 – The family of Siti Aishah, arrested over the killing of North Korean Kim Jong-nam near Kuala Lumpur, is surprised that she had gone to Malaysia. As far as the family knows, the 25-year-old woman was supposed to be working as a clothing salesperson in Batam, Indonesia,
A new supplier report out of Asia includes two details that may tell us a little more about the third generation Apple Watch rumored for release later this year. Digitimes points to industry sources in claiming the Apple Watch Series 3 will use a different display technology with shipments starting in the second half
HONG KONG, Feb 21 – HSBC said Tuesday that net profit fell 82 percent in 2016, calling it a period remembered for its “largely unexpected economic and political events“, while it warned of further uncertainty this year. The net profit of US$2.48 billion compared with US$13.52 billion recorded in 2015,
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 21 – A momentary distraction occurred early this morning among the media who had set up camp near the National Institute of Forensic Medicine (IPFN), Kuala Lumpur Hospital to cover the Kim Jong-nam case when police came and single out one of the cameramen. The cameraman from
SEOUL, Feb 21 – South Korea’s Ministry of Unification on Tuesday rejected North Korea’s claim that Malaysia colluded with Seoul in investigating the death of the half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, South Korea’s Yonhap news agency reported. North Korean Ambassador to Malaysia Kang Chol denounced Malaysia’s probe results
A report from TrendForce today reinforces most of the rumors being floated for the radically new iPhone 8 as well as a few new details. The report says the high-end iPhone will include a 5.8 inch display but will not be curved, due to yield issues. The physical home button will go
AMSTERDAM, Feb 21 – Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 GTO), the world leader in digital security, is presenting the newest release of its On Demand Connectivity and eSIM technology for Windows 10 devices, in connection with Microsoft. Gemalto’s release is compliant with the latest specifications and guidelines for remote SIM provisioning as
GEORGW TOWN, Feb 21 – A businesswoman was shot dead as she was driving her BMW in Taman Pekaka, Bayan Baru here this evening. The victim has been identified as Ruby Lee Poh Ai, 49 years old was living at Alila Homes in Tanjung Bungah. Penang CID chief Assistant Commissioner Zainol Samah said
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 21 – A commotion occurred early Tuesday near the National Institute of Forensic Medicine (IPFN), Hospital Kuala Lumpur when police singled out one of the cameramen covering the Kim Jong-nam case. The cameraman from the Korean Broadcasting System (KBS) was approached by Dang Wangi CID chief DSP
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 – Malaysia on Monday summoned the North Korean ambassador over his accusation that Kuala Lumpur was conspiring with “hostile forces” as it investigates the murder of leader Kim Jong-Un’s half-brother, the foreign ministry said. Kuala Lumpur also recalled its envoy to Pyongyang after a spat which erupted after
WASHINGTON, Feb 20 – A top aide denied Sunday that President Donald Trump is having difficulty filling the key post of national security advisor because of White House moves to politicise the office. Trump, at his Mar-a-Lago getaway in Florida, was set to interview four candidates to replace Mike Flynn, the retired
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 – The 5.70% dividend rate announced by the Employees Provident Fund (KWSP) for 2016 is good enough given the challenging conditions in the global economy last year, which has caused many countries to record slow economic growth. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak said the economic uncertainty
SEOUL, Feb 20 – The killing of North Korea leader Kim Jong-un’s estranged half-brother last week shows the brutality of isolated North Korea and its “terrorism tactics are getting bolder”, South Korean Prime Minister Hwang Kyo-ahn said today. South Korean and US officials believe Kim Jong-nam was killed by agents from the
