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Why Hong Kong isn’t (yet) a top global crypto hub
Other regions like Singapore, Malta, and Switzerland offer clearer, more supportive regulatory frameworks for the crypto industry.
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Singapore unveils Green Data Centres for a sustainable future
The Roadmap aims to provide at least an additional 300 megawatts of capacity, further expanded through green energy deployment.
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OpenAI thwarts 5 covert influence operations using AI models
The campaigns, involving actors from Russia, China, Iran, and Israel, aimed to manipulate public opinion on global issues.
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Google invests $2B in Malaysia for data centre and cloud region
The investment is expected to enhance Malaysia’s digital ambitions and AI capabilities, driving innovation and boosting local industry.
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Apple to launch Android TV+ app to expand streaming service
This development marks a shift in Apple’s approach, traditionally reserved for its ecosystem, as it seeks growth in service revenue.
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Malaysia seeks $107B to lead in semiconductors
In order to boost local industry and attracting global tech investors, Malaysia aims for $107 Billion Investment in Semiconductor Industry.
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Apple iPhone sales surge 52% in China amid rising competition
The surge follows a period of weak performance earlier in the year, attributed to intensified competition in the high-end smartphone market from local rivals like Huawei.
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US tech giants urge India to rethink Digital Competition Law
Indian startups support the bill, viewing it as a measure to counter monopolistic practices and promote fair competition.
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China leads in global supercomputing
China has overtaken the United States in the number of supercomputers, claiming the top spots with the Sunway TaihuLight and Tianhe-2. This shift underscores China’s growing dominance in high-performance computing, highlighting significant advancements and increasing its share on…
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Korea highlights need for cooperation on AI safety
Lee Jong-Ho, South Korea’s Minister of Science and ICT, stressed the necessity of global cooperation to ensure the safe and equitable development of AI technologies on Wednesday. Major agreements on AI safety The international AI summit, co-hosted by South Korea and Britain…
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NTT DATA (Thailand) partners with 3 top universities to develop COBOL skills
NTT DATA (Thailand) partners with universities to boost COBOL skills, addressing global shortages in this field.
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Prices of Chinese AI chatbot language models reduce
The significant price reduction of language models used in AI chatbots in China is expected to threaten corporate earnings. Some companies have begun targeting the business sector, while others are focusing on individuals. Competition heats up In China, where tensions and…
Asia-Pacific Institutional Trends
Imec-led European labs secures $2.7B in Chips Act funding
Leading European research labs will receive $2.72 billion in funding under the European Chips Act to set up a pilot line.
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China’s EV industry faces supplier payment crisis
Delayed payments exacerbate EV manufacturers’ challenges, contrasting Tesla’s timely payments amid industry strains.
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Musk considering EV battery plant in Indonesia
Indonesia’s investment minister stated that Elon Musk will consider building an electric vehicle battery plant in the country.
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Venture capital crypto funding hits $2.4 billion in Q1 2024
Cryptocurrency market sees significant growth fuelled by rising investor confidence and escalating Bitcoin value in Q1 2024.
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Canada security intelligence chief warns China can leverage TikTok user data
The head of Canada’s Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) David Vigneault warned Canadians against using the short-video app TikTok, saying data gleaned from its users is available to the government of China in an interview on Saturday. TikTok begins automatically labeling…
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TikTok creators and ByteDance fight proposed ban in court
The US Justice Department and TikTok have requested a US appeals court to expedite the review of legal challenges related to a new law requiring China-based ByteDance to divest TikTok’s US assets by January 19 or face a ban. The group, along with the Justice Department, is…
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Top tech news stories today: May 20, 2024
Dive into today’s headlines: Musk launches Starlink in Indonesia, Reddit’s stock soars with AI partnership, and Apple plans a slimmer iPhone.
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ViewQwest and Console Connect revolutionise cloud connectivity for Singapore enterprises
ViewQwest, a prominent telecommunications and managed security services provider (MSSP), has unveiled a strategic partnership with Console Connect, a leading network-as-a-service (NaaS) platform. This collaboration aims to enhance direct cloud connectivity options for enterprises…