AI fuels South Korea’s tech in 2026 as China squeezes steel, petrochemicals
Chip exports seen climbing to $180b next year on AI-driven memory demand.
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Japanese government plans to double staff tasked with checking AI safety
According to the draft plan, the government aims to balance technological innovation with risk management to make Japan the country with the best environment in the world for…
Vietnam’s National Assembly passes first-ever law on artificial intelligence
The draft law establishes core principles, prohibited acts, and a risk management framework.
Microsoft announces $17.5 billion investment in India, its ‘largest ever’ in Asia
Several global corporations have announced large investments this year in the South Asian nation, which is projected to have more than 900 million internet users by year’s end.
Drone helps Nepali farmers tackle old challenges
A sugarcane farmer from Kanchanpur has made his farm profitable by using drones to spray fertiliser and pesticide.
AI rapidly seeping into all areas of China’s e-commerce
Currently, AI is penetrating quickly into all areas of e-commerce, including research and development, supply chain optimization, marketing, and operations.
China’s commercial ‘air commute’ by flying cars closer to takeoff
Nation's low-altitude economy gets lift overseas from Dubai contract.
Silence is golden in new call scam, as AI used to clone voices, says Malaysian commission
The 'silent' call is a tactic used by scammers to phish for victims. If the target answers, his voice is recorded and later cloned with AI for impersonation purposes.
Vietnam’s AI-centred digital government blueprint for 2030 approved
By 2030, Vietnam aims to complete the establishment of a smart, digital government powered by big data and artificial intelligence, delivering proactive, predictive, and…
Indonesian government bets on AI travel assistant to lure more foreign tourists
With the launch of MAiA, Indonesia has joined the ranks of just six countries that have adopted artificial intelligence tools to boost their tourism competitiveness.