Britain ready to spend $64 million to boost its cyber security defences

Hospitals across the country were forced to turn away patients due to the cyberattacks. Britain’s defence minister Michael Fallon has disclosed that the country is spending $64 million (50 million pounds) on improving the security of the National Health Service’s computer systems while warning that the institutions faced cyber threats. During an interview on BBC’s…

G7 Financial Leaders Vow More Cyber Cooperation And Reiterate FX Pledges

Not to use foreign exchange to gain competitive advantage, but sticking to their cautious wording on trade is the strategy of the financial leaders of seven leading world economies against cyber crime who pledged stronger cooperation against cyber crime. In order to discuss the world economy, combating terrorist funding, cyber security and taxes, finance ministers…

Donald Trump signs executive order aimed at upgrading U.S. cyber defences

The order builds on efforts made by the previous Obama Administration. The Trump Administration has made its first significant move in what U.S. President Donald Trump called a top priority, on Thursday, the U.S. President signed an executive order that aims to bolster the government’s cyber security defences and protect its critical infrastructure from cyberattacks.…

In a strategic show of strength, Taiwan highlights its military purchase from U.S

Taiwan’s move will not only boost U.S. defence jobs, but will also help defend Taiwan from any external aggression. In a comment aimed at countering Chinese influence, Taiwan has stated it will continue to buy U.S. arms. The purchases will boost U.S employment in at least 6 states and narrow the bilateral trade gap. In…

As ASEAN Turns 50, Focus Turns To Region’s Shaky Civil Liberties Plight

Attention is increasingly turning to the region’s shaky civil liberties plight at the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) even though economic integration has long been the focus of this group. A group of experts shared their dreams for the bloc and human rights emerged as a common denominator at a World Economic Forum (WEF) discussion…

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang visits Foxconn’s manufacturing facilities

Distrusted due to its close ties with China, Foxconn has to tread carefully and bridge its American business ties with its Communist friends. Less than two weeks after Terry Gou, the CEO of the world’s largest contract electronic manufacturer went to the White House to discuss boosting its investment plans in the U.S., Chinese Premier…