Tech
AMTOB seeks cops’ help for smooth functioning of top-up stores
Noting that the telecom sector is facing economic challenges following the coronavirus outbreak, the Association of Mobile Telecom Operators of Bangladesh (AMTOB) on Thursday urged the law enforcers to extend cooperation for smooth functioning of top-up stores during the ongoing nationwide shutdown.
Coronavirus: GP to give 50,000 PPE, 10,000 PCR kits to hospitals
Grameenphone (GP) will donate 50,000 units of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) and 10,000 Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) test kits to hospitals designated for coronavirus treatment by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
Facebook joins resistance to Bolsonaro virus claims
Major social media companies are taking aim at Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro's dismissal of social distancing, joining others in the country who have lined up against his controversial stance regarding the new coronavirus.
Walton to manufacture ventilators, medical equipment
Walton, a local electronic brand has taken up an initiative to manufacture necessary medical equipment including ventilators to fight the coronavirus or COVID-19 outbreak.
Huawei releases its 2019 Annual Report
Huawei has released its 2019 Annual Report on Tuesday in Shenzhen, China, detailing a solid business performance. The company's global sales revenue in 2019 rounded off at CNY858.8 billion (USD 123 billion), up 19.1% year-on-year; its net profit reached CNY62.7 billion (USD 8.83 billion); and its cash flow from operating activities topped CNY91.4 billion (USD 12.88 billion), up 22.4% year-on-year.
Walton donates Tk 3cr to PM relief fund
The local multinational electronics brand Walton has donated Tk 3 crore to the Prime Minister’s Relief Fund for fighting against pandemic coronavirus.
BiH award-winning sophomore uses 3D printer to help fight COVID-19 pandemic
Haris Salkic, a sophomore studying mechanical engineering, had never pondered that his startup company HAS Robotics would use a 3D printer to produce surgical visors -- until the COVID-19 pandemic hit his native Bosnia and Herzegovina's (BiH).
Russia launches 34 OneWeb satellites into orbit
A Russian carrier rocket has successfully delivered 34 communications satellites of British company OneWeb into orbit, the Russian state space corporation Roscosmos said Sunday.
Coronavirus: Mobile operators seek assistance for uninterrupted service
Mobile operators sought assistance from the government, especially from the law enforcement agencies, to continue providing uninterrupted services to the people during the holidays or shutdown because of the novel coronavirus COVID-19.
Fair prices bid for Walton’s share: Investors
Leading institutional or eligible investors said they offered fair prices for Walton shares during IPO bidding after the detailed evaluation of the company’s financial report, consistent and sustainable profit growth, business development and future growth prospect.