Welcome to Computing's weekly roundup of tech news in Asia. This time we look at Hong Kong cracking down on data sharing, a billionaire face-off in India and the potential for nuclear power in Taiwan. Apple CEO Tim Cook has travelled to China, supposedly linked to the launch of its new Apple Intelligence system in the country. Source

Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry Sun Dong announced on Tuesday that civil servants would be restricted from using instant messaging platforms, such as WhatsApp and WeChat, and cloud storage services like Google Drive on their work ...

Desktops used internally in the government cannot have instant messaging services such as WhatsApp or WeChat, as they carry severe internet safety risks,’ minister says.

The Hong Kong government has prohibited the use of popular apps such as WhatsApp, WeChat, and Google Drive on civil servants' work computers. The decision was made due to potential security threats.

The Hong Kong government is restricting most civil servants from using popular apps like WhatsApp, WeChat, and Google Drive on their work computers, citing potential security risks.

Ban mirrors regulations in US, mainland China "Desktops used internally in the government cannot have instant messaging services such as WhatsApp or WeChat, as they carry severe i

Information technology experts said companies have adopted similar policies due to increasing risks of data leaks and cybersecurity challenges

Hong Kong government bans popular apps for civil servants due to cybersecurity risks, sparking complaints and concerns.

Google and WhatsApp also binned, which is far easier to explain than canning a local hero Hong Kong’s government has updated infosec guidelines to restrict the use of Chinese messaging app WeChat, alongside Meta and Google products like WhatsApp and Google Drive,

The Hong Kong government is barring most civil servants from using popular apps like WhatsApp, WeChat and Google Drive on their work computers due to potential security risks. The latest IT security guidelines from the Digitial Policy Office have many civil servants complaining about added inconvenience.