AI enters prime time in software innovation, pays off in less than 2 years: Singapore survey
In Singapore-specific insights, the report found that investment in AI software innovation could unlock more than SG$6 billion in economic value.
US announces ‘framework’ TikTok deal with China
In a social media post, US President Donald Trump said – without directly naming the social media giant – that a deal was reached with a 'certain company that young people in…
Apple keeps iPhone 17 prices flat, piling pressure on Korean suppliers
While some analysts view Apple’s pricing as a testament to the brand’s confidence in global demand, others warn the burden of cost absorption could cascade down to suppliers…
Japanese government’s AI Basic Plan to promote use of AI in public institutions
The plan aims to make Japan the world’s most AI-friendly country for development and utilisation.
Japan sees high potential in low-cost indie games, but hurdles remain, like translation, localisation
Japanese game companies excel in developing role-playing games. However, one official of an indie game developer expressed concern, saying, “Securing high-quality translators is…
Nepal’s drone industry takes flight, but rules keep it grounded
Young innovators push boundaries, with regulators yet to catch up. From farming to rescues, technology shows promise but lacks official support.
Japan eyes disaster site image capturing system to help facilitate response efforts
Japan's Cabinet Office plans to start development of a system using satellites and drones to capture images of damage caused by disasters, enabling a comprehensive assessment of…
5G goes live in Bangladesh, but with few phones to connect
industry insiders warn that the benefits of 5G will be constrained by the country's severe shortage of devices able to use it.
South Korea’s Samsung, SK hynix brace for fallout from loss of US waiver
According to industry sources and reports, the US Commerce Department removed the two Korean chipmakers from its “validated end-user” list, which had exempted them from…
Warm welcome from robotic dogs wows students in China’s Hangzhou
Three models of robotic dogs developed by DEEP Robotics were deployed to a campus, each assigned with specific tasks ranging from entertainment to heavy lifting duty.