India ranks 59th on digital quality of life, e-infrastructure weakest spot
India’s Internet quality, considering Internet speed, stability, and growth, ranks 57th in the world and is around the same as the global average.
At-home gadgetry increasingly becoming more user friendly as apps simplified
Research states that 5G and artificial intelligence will play key roles in bolstering connections of different smart home devices and facilitating interaction between humans and…
Japan’s financial firms finding new value in digital domain
Driving some of these moves are the growing concerns that a lack of IT talent could be a barrier to the nation’s economic growth.
Casual clothing operator Uniqlo opens VR shop using flagship store in Tokyo
Using a 360-degree camera in the actual store, users can shop as if they were looking around the store via their smartphone or other device.
Thai military teams up with space agency for ‘eyes in the sky’
Under the collaboration, the geo-informatics and space databases of both agencies will be linked that will create a seamless and more comprehensive network of information.
South Korea to have more EV charging, self-driving robots at parks
Policymakers said the action will expand convenience for EV owners and vitalize the EV and charging facility industries.
AI tech to change people’s lives
The World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai has sub venues in Hong Kong, North America, Europe, Singapore and South Korea.
Singapore faces new challenges in regulating crypto
Cryptocurrency firms are seeking legal protection from creditors, so regulators must now balance between tightening the rules for service providers and avoiding over-regulation.
Crypto airdrops subject to gift tax: Korean authorities
Though Korea has yet to impose capital gains tax on crypto trade, it levies gift tax on “gifted” assets. However, detailed standards and monitoring systems are still not in…
Thailand needs metaverse standards to compete globally: Developers
One of the developers also highlighted security concerns, explaining that users would need to feel safe when they create their second identity in the metaverse.