Gen Z picks Zeta: Korean chatbot overtakes ChatGPT
The Seoul-based startup leads AI race with customisable virtual personas.
AI tops workplace priorities in India, surpasses pay and burnout issues: Report
Artificial intelligence has become the most influential factor on how Indians approach work, surpassing pay and burnout as the top workplace priority, said a report on Thursday.
To help indoor vertical farms, Singapore research project aims to optimise crop seeds
The Seed Innovation Hub hosted at NUS received a $22 million boost from the authorities on Nov 5 to advance crop breeding and develop superior seeds with traits such as faster…
South Korean President Lee calls for bipartisan support for 2026 budget centered on AI
Addressing the National Assembly in Seoul, President Lee Jae-myung said the government would allocate 10.1 trillion won—triple this year’s amount—to accelerate the…
How 260,000 Nvidia chips could redefine South Korea’s AI ambitions
The $10 billion GPU deal lifts South Korea into the world’s top 3 in AI compute capacity, transforming the nation's tech landscape and testing it energy limits.
Hong Kong, Macao astronauts complete training for debut spaceflight
China began selecting its fourth generation of astronauts in October 2022 and announced the completion of the process in June last year. Ten astronauts were chosen: eight…
AI rules pushed to 2026 as Indonesian government charts next move
After the roadmap is published, ministries and agencies will be required to draft their own AI guidelines, as detailed enforcement will fall under sector-specific regulations.
Bangladesh’s Personal Data Protection Ordinance 2025: key takeaways
The law requires explicit consent for data collection and introduces strict rules for sensitive and cross-border data.
China’s next five-year plan expected to focus on fostering new quality productive forces
Highlighting the roles of technological innovation and the real economy, President Xi Jinping called for efforts to transform and upgrade traditional industries, develop emerging…
Indian firm halts bandwidth imports from Bangladesh
This move by India's state-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) will directly affect internet connectivity in India's northeastern region, which depends on bandwidth imported…