China-linked hackers used VPN flaw to target US defense industry: Researchers
WASHINGTON D.C., Apr 21, 2021, Reuters. At least two groups of China-linked hackers have spent…
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[Analytics] Managing digital trade in Asia
For years, digitally enabled trade has grown without significant regulatory oversight. Firms started by delivering…
LG-GM joint venture to build second US battery plant in Tennessee
SEOUL, Apr 15, 2021, Yonhap. A joint venture between South Korean battery maker LG Energy…
Kremlin urges Russia’s IT to develop rival to videoconferencing app
MOSCOW, Apr 8, 2021, TASS. Zoom’s decision to pull the plug on Russian state agencies’…
Peter Thiel calls bitcoin a Chinese financial weapon and suggests a US ban on TikTok
WASHINGTON D.C., Apr 8, 2021, SCMP. Billionaire tech investor Peter Thiel warned about bitcoin’s potential…
Russia drops threat to block Twitter
MOSCOW, Apr 5, 2021, Bloomberg. Russia backed off a threat to block Twitter Inc., saying…
US not prepared to compete in AI era: Experts
TAIPEI, Apr 4, 2021, Taiwan News. The U.S. is in danger of losing its technological…
Indonesia targets to produce 600,000 electric cars in 2030
JAKARTA, Apr 3, 2021, ANTARA. The Industry Ministry is targeting to produce 600 thousand units…
[Analytics] Technologies will continue to transform workplaces in post-Covid-19 world
Businesses and staff have seen efficiencies and other benefits offered by greater use of AI…
AI cameras tested at station in Kyoto to identify people with disabilities in bid to assist
KYOTO, Apr 1, 2021, The Mainichi. A railway company and an information technology firm in…
Taiwan tried to sneak a high-tech radar onto its main island outpost
TAIPEI, Mar 30, 2021, Forbes. The Taiwanese military accidentally let slip a secret—and it hints…
Hyundai Motor to suspend production in S. Korea due to chip shortage
SEOUL, Mar 29, 2021, Reuters. South Korea’s Hyundai Motor Co 005380.KS plans to temporarily suspend…