Encouraging discussions on ICP-2 revisions in Japan
Japan is actively fostering multistakeholder discussions on revising ICP-2, a key policy for global Internet governance.
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ITW Asia 2024: Connecting Asia’s digital future
In a region as dynamic as Asia, the need for robust digital infrastructure has never been more urgent. The upcoming ITW Asia 2024, set to take place from December 4-5 at the Shangri-La Singapore, will bring together key industry players to chart the future of connectivity. With over 1,200 attendees …
Explosion shatters Japan’s rocket test, halting ambitious plans
What happened Japan’s space agency aborted an engine test for the Epsilon S rocket on Tuesday (November 26) after it exploded and caught fire, a repeated failure that will likely push the rocket’s debut launch beyond the March-end target and delay the national space programme. The test was being con…
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Encouraging discussions on ICP-2 revisions in Japan
Japan is actively fostering multistakeholder discussions on revising ICP-2, a key policy for global Internet governance.
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ITW Asia 2024: Connecting Asia’s digital future
In a region as dynamic as Asia, the need for robust digital infrastructure has never been more urgent. The upcoming ITW Asia 2024, set to take place from Dec…
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Explosion shatters Japan’s rocket test, halting ambitious plans
What happened Japan’s space agency aborted an engine test for the Epsilon S rocket on Tuesday (November 26) after it exploded and caught fire, a repeated fai…
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North Korean hackers target IT firms with expanded social engineering tactics
What happened North Korean hacker groups have escalated their social engineering campaigns, targeting IT companies worldwide. According to cybersecurity expe…
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North Korean hackers infiltrate firms as IT workers and recruiters
What happened North Korean hackers are increasingly posing as job seekers, recruiters, and venture capitalists to infiltrate multinational companies, securit…
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China to test next-gen Beidou satellite network by 2027
What happened China announced its plan to test a next-generation Beidou satellite navigation system by 2027. This upgraded network aims to improve accuracy, …
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AI-enhanced 6G indoor test in Japan improves speeds by 18%
What happened NTT DOCOMO, collaborating with NTT Corporation, Nokia, and SK Telecom, has achieved a milestone in 6G development. The team conducted Japan’s f…
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Singtel and Ericsson power Singapore’s Tuas Port’s automation with 5G
What happened Singtel and Ericsson have joined forces to deploy cutting-edge 5G connectivity solutions at Tuas Port, which is part of PSA Singapore‘s (PSA) a…
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India’s fibre tech boom: Over 1 lakh jobs to be created
What happened India is poised for a significant employment surge in its fibre technology sector, with over 1 lakh (100,000) new jobs expected to be created i…
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Japanese chipmaker Kioxia plans Tokyo IPO to fuel growth
What happened Kioxia Holdings will list its shares in Tokyo on 18 December, the company announced on Friday. The company expects the market for flash memory …
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T-Mobile faces fresh security fears amid China-linked attack
____________ What happened T-Mobile US is monitoring a cyber-espionage attack linked to China that has also targeted Verizon, AT&T, and Lumen Technologies. T…
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Japan’s new stimulus package aims to reshape crypto taxation
What happened Japan plans to introduce a major economic stimulus package with sweeping tax reforms, aiming for approval by the end of 2024. A key proposal in…
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Wave Money teams up with Amdocs in Myanmar
What happened Wave Money, a prominent player in Myanmar’s financial sector, has recently entered into a partnership with Amdocs, a global leader in software …
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Global open RAN gets a push with new UK-Taiwan alliance
__________ What happened Taiwan’s Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) has partnered with the UK’s Digital Catapult to advance Open RAN technology…
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Tech and reform key to reducing China’s logistics costs
___________ What happened China is implementing a plan to reduce logistics costs, aiming to lower the ratio of logistics costs to GDP from 14.4% in 2023 to 1…
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Revolutionary ‘morphing wheel’ from South Korea could change the future of transportation
What happened Engineers at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) have developed a groundbreaking “morphing wheel” that adapts its sh…
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Tesla brings Cybercab to China, but can it catch up?
Tesla introduced a new Robotaxi product, the Cybercab, at its October press conference, aiming to begin production in 2026 and reach mass production by 2027.…
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Musk’s Starlink seeks security clearance to enter the satellite internet market in India
What happened Elon Musk’s Starlink is working on securing Indian government approval for its satellite broadband services. As part of the process, Starlink m…
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Zeiss doubles down on India with new tech centre
_________________ What happened German optical tech giant Carl Zeiss AG has opened its first global capability centre (GCC) in Bengaluru, India, investing in…
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Japan launches $65B plan to support chip and AI industry
What happened Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has announced a $65 billion plan to boost Japan’s semiconductor and AI industries through subsidies and …