How AI is reshaping the global telecom industry—and Thailand
With AI heating up, so are debates about its responsible usage, with growing calls for transparent, bias-free, and explainable systems.
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Samsung vows to seize opportunity of AI
Samsung Electronics vice-chairman Han Jong-hee also said the company plans to pay 9.8 trillion won (US$7.32 billion) worth of dividends for 2023.
Securities watchdog imposes lifetime ban on Evergrande founder
The regulator will also fine Xu Jiayin, founder and former chairman of China Evergrande Group, 47 million yuan (US$6.53 million) for involvement in serious financial fraud.
Bangladesh’s Pragoti to assemble and sell Kia sedan by this year
For about a decade now, state-run Pragoti Industries has been seeking approval to assemble sedans with engine capacities of within 1600cc to make the cars more affordable for…
Singapore businesses investing in new growth areas in Sichuan: Senior minister
Singapore’s cumulative investments in Sichuan amounted to US$4.2 billion (S$5.6 billion) across 737 projects in 2022.
Dyson founder visits Seoul for global debut of new hair dryer
The new hair dryer, which is designed to better protect hair and the scalp from heat, made its global debut in Korea, one of the brand’s top-selling markets.
Honda, Nissan partnership has potential to change market share amid competition from China
Japan’s second and third-largest automakers, Honda and Nissan, aim to be more competitive when it comes to costs by standardizing core components for EVs.
Alibaba pledges $1.1 billion investment for South Korea expansion
The investment plan includes a new distribution centre worth about $200 million on a 180,000-square-meter site, and will become the largest of its kind in South Korea if the plan…
‘Make your voices heard,’ TikTok CEO Chew Shou Zi tells US users after House vote
The legislation is a major setback for the video-sharing app, which has surged in popularity across the world while causing nervousness about its Chinese ownership and its…
House of Representatives passes Bill that could ban TikTok in the US
Lawmakers said their offices were inundated by calls from TikTok users who opposed the legislation, with the volume of complaints at times exceeding those seeking a ceasefire…