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Asian fought back against Racist BLM

koraget — Thu, 29 Jul 2021 12:39:30 +0800

https://cdn.fro.wtf/reddit/publicfreakout/orin7m.mp4

https://www.reddit.com/r/PublicFreakout/com...atown_and_gets/

Although i not agree with using violence to resolve the issues, finally Asian did stood up despite the stupid SJW political correctness.

Alibaba stock

koraget — Fri, 12 Feb 2021 08:42:38 +0800

China has issued new anti-monopoly guidelines that will apply to the country’s tech giants, the BBC reported. In recent months, Beijing has been scrutinising industry players that it believes have grown too powerful. Among those affected by the new rules are e-commerce platforms Alibaba and JD.com as well as fintech outfits Ant Group and Tencent’s WeChat Pay.

China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) announced the new rules, which target price-fixing, predatory pricing, and unreasonable trading conditions.

For example, e-commerce platforms are now banned from forcing vendors to deal exclusively with them. The rules also prohibit companies from restricting technologies and using data and algorithms to manipulate the market.

SAMR said reports of anti-competitive behaviour were on the rise, and industry regulation was challenging. “The behaviour is more concealed, the use of data, algorithms, platform rules and so on make it more difficult to discover and determine what are monopoly agreements,” the regulatory body said, according to the BBC.

Alibaba Group Office Malaysia

Though rules signify China’s growing determination to take on its big tech, their immediate impact on the market might not amount to much.

“The regulation, you know, is starting with a very good intention,” Hao Hong, managing director and head of research at Bank of Communications International, told CNBC’s “Street Signs Asia”. “The actual fact is that … the market position … of these big internet platforms are very difficult to encroach for now.”

In other words, China’s big tech may gotten too big to be shrunk. Then again, Beijing is attacking on multiple fronts. Jack Ma-founded Alibaba is still being investigated for monopolistic practices. We’ll have to see how much the company and the broader industry can actually take.

https://www.lowyat.net/2021/232477/china-ro...or-tech-giants/

US : Skills should be a focus over college degree.

koraget — Sat, 27 Jun 2020 13:59:03 +0800

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is preparing to direct the federal government to overhaul its hiring to prioritize a job applicant’s skills over a college degree, administration and industry officials say.

Trump is set to sign an executive order Friday outlining a new direction for the nation’s largest employer during a meeting of the board that advises the administration on worker policy.

Ivanka Trump, the president’s daughter and adviser, is co-chair of the American Workforce Policy Advisory Board and has worked on improving job training to meet employers’ changing needs.

The federal government is the nation’s largest employer with 2.1 million civilian workers, excluding postal service employees.

Ivanka Trump predicted the change in federal government hiring would create a more inclusive and talented workforce. She encouraged the private sector to follow the administration’s lead.

“We are modernizing federal hiring to find candidates with the relevant competencies and knowledge, rather than simply recruiting based on degree requirements,” she told The Associated Press in a statement. “We encourage employers everywhere to take a look at their hiring practices and think critically about how initiatives like these can help diversify and strengthen their workforce.”

Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross, the board’s other co-chair, said the need for skills training and apprenticeships is as great as it was before the coronavirus pandemic forced millions of people out of work, pushing the national unemployment rate above 13% in May.

“Americans are eager to get to work but they need our help,” Ross told AP.

The White House isn’t eliminating degree requirements altogether but instead will stress skills in jobs where having a degree is less important.

Aides say the change will create more opportunities for Americans to work for the federal government by recognizing that some learning happens outside of classrooms.

Ivanka Trump and other administration officials have pushed to increase opportunities for apprenticeships and have promoted such training and vocational education as alternatives to traditional two-year or four-year college degree programs.

The Office of Personnel Management will be responsible for implementing the president’s order.

IBM is among the companies that have moved in this direction. Last year, 15% of its new U.S. hires had nontraditional backgrounds because they were evaluated based on skills instead of looking only at their degrees, Ginni Rometty, the company’s executive chairman, said via the White House.

“We hired from new areas of the country, including under-served communities, and this promoted more diversity in the applications we received,” said Rometty, who is expected to participate in Friday’s meeting.

At the meeting, the workforce advisory board is also expected to announce details of a private-sector ad campaign led by Apple, IBM and the nonprofit Ad Council to promote alternate pathways to education.

https://apnews.com/da3c08790765a57a4dc6a258...XhYe7_c5sjhbBC8

Apple going for ARM Chip ditched Intel.

koraget — Tue, 23 Jun 2020 10:48:31 +0800

[YOUTUBE]pw8wOW_csqA[/YOUTUBE]

Apple going for ARM Chip.

koraget — Tue, 23 Jun 2020 10:47:52 +0800

[/YOUTUBE]watch?v=pw8wOW_csqA[YOUTUBE]

Li Keqiang : Let HK people governing HK

koraget — Sun, 31 May 2020 21:41:07 +0800

"Li’s key points
The main points from Li’s press conference:

The central government will stick to the principle of “one country, two systems”, and “Hong Kong people governing Hong Kong” with a high degree of autonomy. The NPC’s resolution for a national security law for Hong Kong is designed to safeguard “one country, two systems” instead of abandoning it.

China supports scientific efforts to investigate the origins of the coronavirus. No cover-up of the outbreak will be allowed.

On China-US tensions, China rejects a “Cold War mentality” and the two nations should promote cooperation, such as the investment in Wuhan by a hi-tech US company.

In his government work report, Li omitted the word “peaceful” when talking about Taiwan. But he said at the press conference that “peaceful reunification” was still Beijing’s policy and the mainland was open to further exchanges with Taiwan.

Even though the central government did not set a GDP growth target, China will implement new measures to boost growth."

https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/ar...ons-closes-amid

China : WHO never asked to visit P4 lab in China

koraget — Sat, 16 May 2020 14:49:02 +0800

"The World Health Organization (WHO) never asked to visit a specific lab in China and allegations that China denied WHO experts a visit to the P4 lab in Wuhan are against the facts, officials from the National Health Commission (NHC) said at a press conference on Friday.

A group of experts from WHO visited Wuhan in January and then a joint team of experts from China and the WHO visited Beijing, Guangdong Province and Sichuan Province in February, an NHC official said, adding that China attaches great importance to working with the international community in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic."

https://news.cgtn.com/news/2020-05-15/NHC-W...9OG4/index.html

China said they were open for sharing novel coronavirus strain but WHO just didn't it slip into their mind.

Seem like its the WHO fault for failing noticed the virus.

Yes, I know it looks too suspicious for China. But we have yet a "concrete" evidence to link this all up yet.

China confirms destroy Wuhan lab samples

koraget — Sat, 16 May 2020 14:15:31 +0800

https://www.scmp.com/news/china/society/art...d-destroy-early

"China on Friday confirmed it had ordered unauthorised laboratories to destroy samples of the new coronavirus in the early stage of the outbreak, but said it was done for biosafety reasons.

Liu Dengfeng, an official with the National Health Commission’s science and education department, said this was done at unauthorised labs to “prevent the risk to laboratory biological safety and prevent secondary disasters caused by unidentified pathogens”.
“The remarks made by some US officials were taken out of context and intended to confuse,” he said at a briefing in Beijing."

Acer Ryzen 5 4500U laptop

koraget — Thu, 14 May 2020 12:09:54 +0800

https://shopee.com.my/Acer-Swift-3-(SF314-4...5L5FzVMw81AdknI

RM50 off Min. Spend RM1.8k
RM100 free touch and go rebate

So the price should be RM 2599-150 = RM2450.00

However, based on the review, it seems the screen display is not that bright compared to Lenovo AMD Ideapad (not released in Malaysia yet). So when using outdoor probably not that comfortable.

[YOUTUBE]WZ5lB44t2ZM[/YOUTUBE]

Intel 10th gen CPU lost to last year Ryzen Desktop

koraget — Wed, 13 May 2020 14:07:45 +0800

"The Core i5-10400 is an affordable mid-range Comet Lake CPU that’s expected to launch at the end of the month priced at $182 (around £145, AU$285). Though it’s based on Intel’s ageing 14nm architecture, it offers similar specs to AMD’s 7nm Ryzen 5 3600; it’s a 6-core, 12-thread locked processor with a base clock of 2.9 GHz and a Turbo Boost of 4.3GHz.

The CPU didn’t fare so well compared to AMD’s Ryzen 5 3600, however. Even though Team Red’s hexa-core chip debuted a year ago, the chip posted 5-10% single-core gains over the Core i5-10400. It also came out on top when it comes to multi-core performance, scoring 3746 in Cinebench R20’s multi-core test, compared to the 3186 racked up by Intel’s mid-range CPU.."

https://www.techradar.com/news/intel-core-i...aked-benchmarks

By the way, the AMD laptop series is a generation delay from the desktop despite the naming. So for desktop AMD Ryzen 5 3600 is equal to the higher* clocked AMD Ryzen 5 4500 Series.

First Ryzen 4000 mobile in Malaysia

koraget — Tue, 12 May 2020 18:56:24 +0800

Asus VivoBook S14 has also arrived on Malaysian shores, with the Ryzen 7 (4700U)-powered laptop measuring in at just 1.4kg. Youget a 14″ Full HD IPS display, while the ultrabook comes with integrated AMD Radeon graphics. Pricing starts at RM2,899 for the lower variant with the Ryzen 5 (4500U), with the range-topping variant retailing at RM3,199. All of the devices above are now available in Malaysia via authorised retailers.

https://www.soyacincau.com/2020/05/12/asus-...e-availability/

Looks expensive. Acer Swift only Ryzen 5 4500U only 3,500.00 yuan or RM2,200.00 in China.

Acer in Indonesia sell for RM 2450
https://store.acer.com/en-id/notebooks/swif...n-7-3700-silver

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKl2lOFFo9o&t=894s

Acer new price update.

Acer Swift 3 – AMD Ryzen 5 4500U – RM2,599 (Without any promotion price)

https://www.soyacincau.com/2020/05/13/acer-...lability-specs/

Wuhan researcher denied she flee to the West

koraget — Thu, 07 May 2020 17:33:39 +0800

"Chinese virologist Shi Zhengli denied rumors of "defecting to the West," saying Saturday on her WeChat that, "Everything is all right for my family and me, dear friends!" She also post nine photos of her recent life.

In the post, Shi said that, "No matter how difficult things are, it (defecting) shall never happen. We've done nothing wrong. With strong belief in science, we will see the day when the clouds disperse and the sun shines."

Shi, also known as China's "Bat Woman" because of her many years of research with bats and viruses, has been troubled by rumors for quite a long time. The recent rumor which has been circulating on overseas social media platforms said that "Shi Zhengli director at #Wuhan Institute of Virology has defected with a treasure trove of intelligence to the USA embassy in Paris. "

http://en.people.cn/n3/2020/0504/c90000-9686805.html

It seems she went for leave if based on the photos. No wonder suddenly become silent.

Oddly, there weren't any of her inside the photos. Hope not somebody using her Weibo on behalf and everything is ok.

3 Russian Covid doctors mysteriously dead

koraget — Thu, 07 May 2020 16:54:15 +0800

Moscow (CNN)Three frontline health care workers have mysteriously fallen out of hospital windows in Russia over the past two weeks, heightening public attention to the working conditions for doctors and medical professionals amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Two of those health care workers are dead, and one remains hospitalized.
All three incidents, which are being investigated by Russian law enforcement authorities, have prompted intense discussion in the Russian press and on social media.

https://edition.cnn.com/2020/05/04/europe/r...intl/index.html

Covid researchers found dead

koraget — Thu, 07 May 2020 16:49:41 +0800

A medical researcher said to be on the "verge of making very significant" coronavirus findings was found shot to death over the weekend in Pennsylvania, officials said.

Bing Liu, 37, a researcher at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, was found dead Saturday inside a home in Ross Township, north of Pittsburgh, the Allegheny County medical examiner said.

He had been shot in the head and the neck, the agency said.

An hour after Liu's body was discovered, a second person, Hao Gu, 46, was found dead inside a car less than a mile away, the agency said.

"Bing was on the verge of making very significant findings toward understanding the cellular mechanisms that underlie SARS-CoV-2 infection and the cellular basis of the following complications," the school said. "We will make an effort to complete what he started in an effort to pay homage to his scientific excellence

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/resear...-death-n1200896

Wuhan military event, the US zero patient

koraget — Sun, 03 May 2020 18:30:36 +0800

Maatje Benassi, a US Army reservist and mother of two, has become the target of conspiracy theorists who falsely place her at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, saying she brought the disease to China.

The false claims are spreading across YouTube every day, so far racking up hundreds of thousands of apparent views, and have been embraced by Chinese Communist Party media. Despite never having tested positive for the coronavirus or experienced symptoms, Benassi and her husband are now subjects of discussion on Chinese social media about the outbreak, including among accounts that are known drivers of large-scale coordinated activities by their followers.

https://edition.cnn.com/2020/04/27/tech/cor...eory/index.html

Remdesivir drug helping patients recover faster

koraget — Fri, 01 May 2020 15:14:55 +0800

WASHINGTON (AFP) - Remdesivir has been shown to speed up recovery times for patients with Covid-19 in a major US-led trial, becoming the first drug with proven benefit against the disease. Here is what you need to know.

https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-s...-recover-faster

Just a few days ago said it failed, now suddenly effective.

Which one is real?

Africa nation says wil take all Rohingya refugees

koraget — Fri, 24 Apr 2020 00:53:14 +0800

"Wed 20 May 2015 22.18 EDT

Gambia says it will take all Rohingya refugees as part of its “sacred duty” to alleviate the suffering of fellow Muslims flooding south-east Asia to escape oppression.

The government of the impoverished west African nation asked countries of the region to send them and it will set them up in refugee camps."

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/may/...hingya-refugees

https://www.aa.com.tr/en/africa/gambia-welc...ohingya/1711614

Gambia have been offered to help the refugee settlement in Africa since 2015 till now. Should we help them to resettlement in Africa or give them PR here?

Africa nation says wil take all Rohingya refugees

koraget — Fri, 24 Apr 2020 00:52:43 +0800

"Wed 20 May 2015 22.18 EDT

Gambia says it will take all Rohingya refugees as part of its “sacred duty” to alleviate the suffering of fellow Muslims flooding south-east Asia to escape oppression.

The government of the impoverished west African nation asked countries of the region to send them and it will set them up in refugee camps."

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/may/...hingya-refugees

"23.01.2020

BANJUL, Gambia

Welcoming Thursday’s order of top UN court for Myanmar to protect the Rohingya, Gambia, bringing the case to the international tribunal, is now pursuing to secure a favorable judgement against Myanmar."

https://www.aa.com.tr/en/africa/gambia-welc...ohingya/1711614

Gambia have been offered to help the refugee settlement in Africa since 2015 till now. Should we help them to resettlement in Africa or give them PR here like Zakir Naik?

Saudi donation diplomatic

koraget — Sat, 18 Apr 2020 01:40:20 +0800

Saudi is recently announced it will pledge $500 million to combat COVID-19 virus

150 million Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness and Innovation
150 million for Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunizations,
200 million other health organisations and programmes (Possible UN and WHO)

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-c...t-idUSKBN21Y35F

The moves were coincidence with recently UN lack of fund in the humanity Yemen program aid.

Lack of funds forces UN to close life-saving aid programmes in Yemen
(https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/coronavirus-un-yemen-funding-cuts-humanitarian-aid)

Possible the $500 million pledge by Saudi affecting some of the decision UN on Yemen/Saudi wars? Discuss

Chinadaily : Pathogen behind COVID-19

koraget — Thu, 16 Apr 2020 10:53:59 +0800

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202003/28/W...8217282b56.html

Scientists have identified coronaviruses similar to SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic, in Malayan pangolins seized during anti-smuggling operations in southern China, suggesting that pangolins may be a natural host of SARS-CoV-2 or other undiscovered coronaviruses.

While the natural habits of the pangolins and bats that carry various coronaviruses cover most of southern China and Southeast Asia, Zhang said there are not enough evidence to pinpoint where the virus came from, let alone blame its origin on China.

Guess we need to apologize to the whole world?