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China’s robotaxi raises concerns about job displacement due to AI

OUR TAKEChina’s government has been supportive of autonomous vehicle development, as seen in recent rulings allowing self-driving cars to be tested on public…

Aug 1, 2024
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US to impose new restrictions on China’s access to AI memory chips

OUR TAKE Micron is largely unaffected, as the chipmaker has not exported its HBM products to China after Beijing banned its memory chips from being used in c…

Aug 1, 2024
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Enlight and Supermicro unveil Asia’s first NVIDIA H200 AI computing centre in Taiwan

Initiated by Enlight Corporation, in conjunction with SuperMicro and Chief Telecom, the Taiwan AI Computing Centre (AICC) was officially launched on July 26,…

Aug 1, 2024
PT Abhinawa Sumberdaya Asia: Defending Indonesia’s data

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PT Abhinawa Sumberdaya Asia: Defending Indonesia’s data

PT Abhinawa Sumberdaya Asia is a leading Indonesian company based in Jakarta, specializing in project management and operations across various industries.The…

Jul 31, 2024
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SpaceX eyes Australian waters for Starship rocket landings

OUR TAKESpaceX is in talks to land and recover its Starship rocket off Australia’s coast, aiming to expand its presence and strengthen U.S.-Australian space …

Jul 30, 2024
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Australia commits $18M to establish digital cable centre

Australia announced the establishment of a new digital cable centre, committing $18 million to enhance Indo-Pacific connectivity.

Jul 30, 2024
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India’s Rapido joins unicorn club with $120M funding boost

OUR TAKERapido’s rise to unicorn status is like the ultimate Indian underdog story. They’re taking on the big guns like Uber and Ola with their two-wheeler g…

Jul 30, 2024
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SpaceX plans first starship landing and recovery off Australia

OUR TAKESpaceX wants to land its giant Starship rocket off Australia’s coast. It’s like Elon Musk’s taking his space dreams Down Under. But why Australia? Co…

Jul 30, 2024
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Trump advocates cryptocurrency, targeting China and regulation

Donald Trump, at the Bitcoin 2024 conference, advocated for cryptocurrency and proposed a national “stockpile” of bitcoin.

Jul 29, 2024
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South Korea aids small businesses amid e-commerce crisis

South Korea’s government announced liquidity support package to help small businesses affected by payment delays from e-commerce platforms.

Jul 29, 2024
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North Korean hacker hired by US security supplier, loaded malware

A cybersecurity firm hires a hacker who attempts system compromise. The company races to evaluate and mitigate the breach’s impact.

Jul 29, 2024
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Thailand plans new tax breaks to attract investment in hybrid cars

OUR TAKEThailand has announced a new set of incentives aimed at attracting significant investment in hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) over the next four years…

Jul 29, 2024
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Trump pledges national bitcoin stockpile to counter China

OUR TAKETrump’s pledge to create a national bitcoin reserve is a bold and controversial strategy that could redefine the U.S. stance on cryptocurrency. While…

Jul 29, 2024
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Qoo10’s Korean units probed for payment delays

OUR TAKEThe Korean e-commerce scene is really in chaos right now. Two major players, Ticket Monster and WeMakePrice, which are owned by the Singaporean e-com…

Jul 26, 2024
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APAC mobile industry poised to surpass $1T by 2030

OUR TAKEThe mobile industry in the APAC region is rocketing towards the $1 trillion mark! 5G is spreading rapidly in places like Australia and India, akin to…

Jul 26, 2024
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UK and India launch ambitious Tech Security Initiative

The UK and India have launched the Technology Security Initiative (TSI) to enhance cooperation in areas such as telecommunications, semiconductors, AI, quant…

Jul 25, 2024
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CRED introduces personal finance manager for India’s wealthy

CRED has unveiled CRED Money, designed to assist India’s affluent to manage their finances and obtain a clearer picture of their cash flow. Utilising India’s…

Jul 25, 2024
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Nvidia approves Samsung’s HBM3 for China market GPUs

Nvidia has approved Samsung’s HBM3 chips for use in its H20 GPU, designed for the Chinese market and compliant with U.S. export controls. Samsung is still un…

Jul 25, 2024
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Malaysia pushes social media giants to tackle cybercrime

Malaysia’s government has urged social media platforms to intensify efforts against a surge in harmful online content.

Jul 25, 2024
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Taiwanese startup TiSpace aims to launch rocket in Japan

TiSpace, a Taiwanese startup, is poised to become the first foreign company to launch a rocket from Japan in early 2025.

Jul 25, 2024