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.
China boasts world’s largest internet networks
From 2012 to 2021, China's telecommunication infrastructure has achieved leapfrog development and saw the "digital divide" between urban and rural areas reduced, an official said.
World Robot Conference kicks off in Beijing
More than 500 sets of robots from over 130 enterprises are displayed at the conference and over 30 of them will make their world debut in Beijing.
Apple supplier Foxconn cautious on outlook amid sluggish smartphone sales
Echoing other Asian tech firms, the Taiwanese company has warranted the drop in sales to surging inflation and deepening concerns of a recession crimping consumer spending.