AI is disrupting the 2024 US election, and worldwide. Regulation slow, leaving elections vulnerable to manipulation. For several years now, AI has disrupted the public’s ability to trust what it sees, hears, and reads. A noteworthy example is the Republican National Committee’s recent release of an AI-generated ad depicting an imagined nightmarish future in which... Read more » Read more ›
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VinFast plans to set up a battery factory in the US The Vietnamese car company is going to focus fully on electric vehicles in 2022 It’s also the first car company in the world to use blockchain for car reservations VinFast has been making headlines around the world in the last few months for the... Read more » Read more ›
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Albeit leaning towards clean coal energy, Indonesia’s continuous investment in coal dampened its goal of a 23% increased use of renewable energy in its energy mix by 2025. Indonesia unveiled its greenest Electricity Business Plan (RUPTL) for the 2021 to 2030 period. Last year, it signed a pledge to phase out its coal power plants... Read more » Read more ›
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China tech moguls have suffered through the latest round of regulatory crackdowns, with the top ten richest tycoons losing US$80 billion in combined net worth in 2021. This, in turn, has led to investors shying away from China’s big tech as investment attractions, with the attention being diverted to India’s startup scene instead. Following the... Read more » Read more ›
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The pilot version of the digital yuan app, developed by the People’s Bank of China’s digital currency research institute, has been made available for download on Chinese Android and Apple app stores since Tuesday. The app notified that it is only available to selected users through supported institutions that provide e-CNY services, including major domestic... Read more » Read more ›
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Sony unveils Vision-S 02, a newer electric car prototype model at CES 2022 Vehicle uses the same electric vehicle and cloud platform as its 2020 prototype. The electronics giant intends to explore entry into the EV market Sony has become the latest producer of electric cars as it unveils its prototype model at CES 2022.... Read more » Read more ›
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Pine Labs receives US$ 20 million investment from the State Bank of India Pine Labs raised US$ 600 million from investors in 2021 The company is looking to invest in its newly launched brand of online payment products Pine Labs has started 2022 with a big announcement. The leading merchant commerce platform has received a... Read more » Read more ›
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Toyota is planning to develop its own automotive software for its vehicles by 2025. The automotive software platform, Arene is expected to compete with German rivals, Volkswagen AG and Daimler AG. Arene will control basic components which include the steering wheel, brakes, and accelerator. For autonomous car manufacturers, automotive software is essential to ensure these... Read more » Read more ›
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Last month, the Central Bank of Thailand announced that it expects public trials for its retail central bank digital currency (CBDC) to be delayed to late 2022. According to deputy central bank director Kasidit Tansanguan, the pilot project was originally planned for Q2 of 2022 and seeks to test the use of the CBDC in... Read more » Read more ›
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Taiwan’s innovative industries plan continues with opening the Cyber Security and Smart Technology Research and Development Building. The 5+2 innovative industries plan has seven areas of focus Tainan’s Shalun area will be developed as green energy technology and innovation ecosystem. The realization of Taiwan’s 5+2 innovative industries plan will soon materialize as the Cyber Security... Read more » Read more ›
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The semiconductor industry is expected to see sales grow by another 9% and cross US$600 billion for the first time in 2022. However, analysts are foreseeing several issues that can potential disrupt the semiconductor industry China and US may eventually dictate how the industry shapes up in 2022. 2021 has been a turbulent year for... Read more » Read more ›
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SK Group, the second-largest conglomerate in Korea and leading energy and chemical company, has committed to invest US$700 million in Malaysia in various sectors, including electronic vehicles (EV), digitalization, and the environment. SK Nexilis, as part of SK Group’s Electric Vehicle (EV) value chain, has announced a proposed investment of RM2.3 billion to set up... Read more » Read more ›
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The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) is a free trade agreement amongst 15 countries in the Asia Pacific — and by far, the world’s largest free-trade bloc to have ever been formed. Kicked in on 1 January this year for 10 countries in the Asia Pacific, it was initiated in 2012 by the Association of... Read more » Read more ›
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SAIC is China’s largest automaker for the past 15 years Cipia is delivering its market-leading Driver Monitoring System (DMS) to SAIC Driver Sense DMS is integrated by Tier 1 Technomous into SAIC Motor’s Roewe RX5 MAX model For the past 15 years, Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation (SAIC Motor) is China’s largest traditional automaker. Owned by... Read more » Read more ›
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With recent increases in COVID-19 cases around the Asia Pacific and the world, many are now opting to use telehealth services when it comes to dealing with a variety of health concerns. Some governments are also undertaking developments and projects to ensure that healthcare delivery in rural or remote locations is not left out. This... Read more » Read more ›
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Simmtech’s RM508m semiconductor factory through its subsidiary Sustio Sdn Bhd in Penang is scheduled for completion in 1Q22. The 18-acre plant in Southeast Asia is anticipated to create more than 1,000 high-skilled jobs in engineering, manufacturing, and quality management by the first half of 2022. Penang’s E&E exports were valued at RM231 billion in 2020,... Read more » Read more ›
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New year, new resolutions — here are ten cybersecurity practices we think that you and your business need to usher a safe and cyber-secure 2022 in. 1. Prioritize cybersecurity A TrendMicro survey found that 90% of IT decision-makers claim their business would be willing to compromise on cybersecurity in favor of digital transformation, productivity, or... Read more » Read more ›
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Parts of Southeast Asia were ravaged by multiple natural disasters this December. Typhoon Odette in the Philippines had caused so much destruction and displacement that cities are still trying to clear the debris and cope with the hundreds of lives lost. The 2021 flash floods of Malaysia have also displaced over 60,000 people and homes... Read more » Read more ›
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Singapore’s war for talent shows more roles require specific specialist expertise. Singaporean tech workers are rejecting job offers. Singapore will need 1.2 million additional digital workers by 2025 to remain competitive. Singapore’s war for talent remains fierce despite a more upbeat outlook on the economy, with employers struggling to find suitable candidates to fill positions. ... Read more » Read more ›
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Total ransomware costs in 2021 to be around US$ 20 billion. Only 11% of organizations can recover data within 72 hours of a cyberattack. Cohesity launches Security Advisor, enabling organizations to improve security posture and reduce cyber risks in an era of sophisticated ransomware attacks Cyber risks for organizations are expected to continue to... Read more » Read more ›
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The global semiconductor shortage dented the supply of passenger cars in 2021 by more than two million, the equivalent of around 10% of the Chinese market. Auto giants like Geely and SAIC are beating the global shortage and US sanctions with in-house chips. Geely’s chip is one of the most advanced automotive systems on a... Read more » Read more ›
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