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Google finds security flaws in Apple's web browser - FT
The vulnerabilities were found in a tool specifically designed to protect privacy
Grab, Razer, AirAsia among firms exploring bids for Malaysia digital bank licence -sources
Central bank to issue up to 5 licences for digital banks
Food products can be transported in Oman only in refrigerated trucks from February
The import and export of all agricultural products through the border posts must be in refrigerated trucks from February 1
Majlis panel weighs draft law on hidden trade in Oman
Hidden anti-trade bill aims to give citizens more opportunities to do business in light of the increasing number of job seekers
New aqua farming company planned in Bahrain
The aim was to provide alternatives to conventional fishing practices
UAE lifts ban on birds, chicks, eggs from Russia
A ban had been placed in 2019 after a bird flu outbreak
Central banks announce cooperation on digital currencies
The central banks of Britain, the euro zone, Japan, Sweden and Switzerland will share experiences in a new group headed by former European Central Bank official Benoit Coeure
Philippines says Chevron unit underpaid rent for oil terminal lot
Chevron Philippines Inc had been paying the state-run firm only a fraction of the fair market rent for an industrial lot hosting the energy company's oil import terminal
Apple lawsuit tests if an employee can plan rival startup while on payroll
Apple sued Gerard Williams III alleging that he breached an intellectual property agreement and a duty of loyalty to the company by planning his new startup while on company time at Apple
Jordan Cabinet approves sales tax cut for 76 commodities
Under the decision, the goods subject to a 10% tax, will be reduced to 5%
Insights
Holding: EU may spoil FBI bid to hack Apple phones
One big shift is the European Union’s implementation of strict limits on the flow of personal data across its borders
U.S. retailers rush to comply with California's new privacy law
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) becomes effective at the start of 2020
Why a Saudi court ruling need not be the end, but the beginning
The litigation journey begins in the courts of first instance, thence to the courts of appeal, and finally the Supreme Court