Bhutan, Canada partner to strengthen AI policy and governance
Following an initial consultation, a one-and-a-half-day training session commenced to help policymakers, government officials, and thought leaders understand Al's role in public…
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Viral app in China bares ‘safety anxiety’ among solo dwellers
According to the 2025 China Statistical Yearbook, single-person households now account for approximately 20 percent of the country's sampled population.
Thailand awaits new law to manage over 400,000 tonnes of e-waste a year
In a recent report, the Pollution Control Department said Thailand generated more than 400,000 tonnes of electronic waste in 2023, including used and discarded smartphones and…
Indonesia blocks Elon Musk’s Grok over AI-generated sexualised images
The Communications and Digital Ministry has summoned X officials to discuss the matter.
Why South Korea is vying to be first to regulate AI
Seoul’s first-mover bid aims to shape global AI norms, but leaves companies grappling with uncertainty.
Drones, cameras, action! New tech coming to Cambodia’s dolphin conservation areas
The year 2025 marked a historic first for Cambodia, with no recorded dolphin deaths throughout the entire year.
India proposes forcing smartphone makers to give source code in security overhaul
The plan is part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s efforts to boost security of user data as online fraud and data breaches increase in the world’s second-largest smartphone…
Samsung smashes profit record on memory boom
Chip giant forecasts W20tr in Q4 operating profit as shares hit 52-week high.
New AI service in Japan will keep ads away from inappropriate posts
With this latest effort, the safety of ad distribution on social networking sites will be strengthened.
South Korea brings AI into the physical world at CES 2026
Hyundai’s humanoid Atlas and LG’s CLOiD highlight Korea’s physical AI push.