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Aus gov’t bans TikTok on fed-owned devices 

Paulo Rizal

April 12, 2023

The Australian federal government has finally dropped the hammer on TikTok by banning its use on government-owned devices, following concerns…

Aus gov’t won’t ban TikTok, for now

Paulo Rizal

March 2, 2023

The Australian government won’t be banning the use of TikTok in government-issued devices yet, according to Treasurer Jim Chalmers. This…

China bans COVID response critics on social media

Jaw de Guzman

January 10, 2023

More than 1000 people who had criticised the China’s COVID response on social media had their accounts suspended or cancelled….

Kennedy sworn in as Australian ambassador

Jaw de Guzman

June 13, 2022

Incoming US ambassador to Australia, Caroline Kennedy, says she is grateful for the opportunity to represent her country to a…

Apple to boost production outside China; India, Vietnam among possible alternatives

Jaw de Guzman

June 7, 2022

Apple is aiming to increase its production outside of China to minimize reliance on the country where strict Covid regulations…

PM’s WeChat woes go back to G7 meeting

Dee Antenor

January 28, 2022

According to one senator, the prime minister’s WeChat account has been plagued with problems for at least six months, with…

Aussie PM’s WeChat hacked and rebranded by Chinese government

Eliza Sayon

January 23, 2022

Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s profile on China’s largest social media website WeChat has been rebranded earlier this month to push…

Report shows COVID-19 impact on press freedom

Dee Antenor

October 27, 2021

Amnesty International has issued a warning for the international community that the coronavirus pandemic is threatening free speech and independent…