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Fake banking apps luring Android users into giving away the keys to their cash

A report into Android banking malware by ESET has found that simple-to-develop fake banking apps are highly effective against unsuspecting…

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How Brazil’s ‘Tropical Trump’ has copied the US President’s social media approach

Following a contentious year of campaigning, the first round of the Brazil election for President on 5 October saw far…

Commerce

China’s Xiaomi begins run up for a $10 billion Hong Kong listing

Chinese manufacturer Xiaomi -- one of the world's largest smartphone companies -- has started preparations for a $10 billion listing…

Commerce

Samsung makes record profit for fourth quarter running

South Korean electronics giant Samsung -- the world’s biggest maker of memory chips, smartphones and TVs -- has posted a…

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“There is no plan B” — What to expect from Brazil after landmark Lula trial

Former Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva – more commonly known as Lula – was imprisoned this month after…

Commerce

China’s economy began 2018 with a bang, beating the government’s official target

China’s economy grew 6.8% in the first quarter, above the government’s target of 6.5%, defying warnings that the country's growth…

Does India have the world’s fastest growing smartphone market?

India is home to one of the world's largest and fastest growing smartphone markets, which is expected to increase further…

Politics and policy

Damage to Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge prompts safety fears, but China insists everything is fine

The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge has yet to open to the public. However, there are already concerns about the safety of…

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Life after PPK: What the resignation of Peru’s President means for the country

Last month Peru’s President Pedro Paulo Kuczynski -- often referred to as PPK -- tendered his resignation to the country’s…

Telegram Russia: Telecoms watchdog moves to block encrypted messaging app

Just days after messaging app Telegram told Russian regulators it is unable to hand over encryption keys to its users…