Japan’s sake breweries enter digital era with production aid
Mizutani Shuzo is among the growing number of sake breweries using a digital tool developed by the Nagoya Regional Taxation Bureau to automatically calculate the degree of…
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Hyundai Motor, GM join hands to shake up EV landscape
Hyundai Motor and GM -- the world’s third and fifth largest auto brands by sales last year, respectively -- said they will look for ways to leverage their complementary scale…
Japan to launch self-driving trains in 2028
JR East explained it will install autonomous trains for the Joetsu Shinkansen line between the Tokyo and Niigata stations.
Digital wizardry makes broken Buddhist statues whole again
The painstaking restoration work is being done with the remnants of statues located around the world, advanced digital art techniques, and a verification process involving…
Chinese innovations shine at IFA Berlin 2024
IFA Berlin, Europe's largest consumer electronics trade fair, was held from September 6-10 in Germany. This year, over 420 Chinese companies registered to showcase their latest…
President Yoon touts South Korea as cybersecurity drill hub
Describing cyberspace as a "core infrastructure" in South Korea's bid to nurture AI, quantum computing and space technology, Mr Yoon said hostile forces' attacks in cyberspace…
Beijing cements ties with Madrid, Oslo
President Xi said the two sides should work together for growth in high-technology areas such as artificial intelligence, the digital economy and new energy to achieve mutual…
Samsung-Apple rivalry reignited as first AI iPhone debuts
Apple seeks to reverse its sales slump with the AI-enhanced iPhone 16 line. Facing stiff competition and regulations in its major markets in China and Europe, the company has…
China’s reusable experimental spacecraft returns
The completed mission was the third that China has made public relating to reusable experimental spacecraft.
Samsung’s AI push has long way to go, says CEO
Mr Han Jong-hee stressed that 2024 marks the first year of the paradigm shift to AI-powered home appliances. In particular, he identified “security” as the most important…