Intel confirms planned chip operation expansion in Vietnam
The US has allocated $240 million to support the semiconductor industry, with a particular focus on aiding US businesses investing in this field in Vietnam.
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Smartwatch makers to offer more intimate tracking as they cosy up to consumer wallets
The wearables market, which smartwatches dominate, is projected to grow at a compound annual rate of at least 4 per cent until 2027, said market researcher Canalys.
School in Seoul hires robots as cafeteria chefs
The meal preparation for some 660 students is all done at the hands of cooking robots. It is part of a trial starting the second semester of this year to streamline kitchen…
New regulation to tackle deepfake soon, platforms to be held accountable: India’s IT Minister
The decision was taken during a meeting of Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw with social media platforms and technology firms working on AI tools.
Thailand unveils plan for 105 smart cities by 2027
Smart cities will utilise Big Data solutions to improve public life and tackle people’s everyday issues.
Gartner’s Top 10 Strategic Technology Trends for 2024
GenAI applications can make vast sources of information — internal and external — accessible and available to business users.
Concerns linger as cause of e-government outage remains unclear
Local tech experts raised concerns over the risk of another error potentially affecting e-government networks and services, pointing out that the cause of the failure over the…
The cost of banning TikTok
The government’s decision should be based on comprehensive regulatory frameworks that protect societal interests without infringing on constitutional rights.
Internet traffic grows sharply in Nepal after TikTok ban
The growth suggests users are exploring loopholes to bypass national restrictions and access the platform.
South Korea’s digital reputation dented by government network outage
Before the systems could reopen temporarily, central and municipal government operations had to rely on pre-digitalization paperwork processes for a full day.