Technology

Thailand Pressured to Speed Up AI Use for Economic Edge

Experts at a recent forum in Bangkok emphasized the urgency for Thailand to accelerate its adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance productivity and maintain competitiveness. The call to action stressed the need for improved digital skills, data capabilities, and stronger collaboration among government entities, universities, and businesses. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research, and Innovation Yodchanan Wongsawat underscored the importance...

Vietnam-France Space Tech Partnership Strengthened by VNREDSat-1 Launch

The VNREDSat-1 satellite program represents a significant milestone in the collaboration between Vietnam and France in space technology, laying the groundwork for future advancements in next-generation satellites, technology transfer, and enhanced domestic capabilities. Launched on May 7, 2013, VNREDSat-1 is Vietnam’s inaugural Earth observation satellite, officially becoming operational in September of that year. Remarkably, it continues to function in 2026, far surpassing its initial...

Vietnam, Singapore Enhance Collaboration in Tech and Sustainable Development

In a significant diplomatic engagement, Vietnamese leader Trần Cẩm Tú recently met with Singaporean President Tharman Shanmugaratnam during an official visit to Singapore. The...

Tech Earnings Surge Lifts AI Confidence, Boosting Global Stock Markets

Global stock markets appeared poised for a week of gains, spurred by upbeat earnings reports from major U.S. technology firms, which have alleviated investor...

iPhone Users to Get WhatsApp’s New Cloud Backup Feature Soon

WhatsApp is in the process of creating a new feature that will enable iPhone users to back up their chats, photos, videos, and documents...

APEC Economies Propel MSMEs’ Digital Shift in Vietnam’s AI Era

In a drive to enhance productivity and competitiveness, Vietnam, alongside other members of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), is intensifying efforts to assist micro,...

Google Must Allow AI Competitors Access to Search, Android Features: EU Directive

The European Union has mandated that Google enhance accessibility to its Android platform and search services, with the intention of boosting competition within the...

AI Governance Fails to Include Global South, UN Urgently Warns

A United Nations scientific panel has issued a warning that the development of artificial intelligence (AI) is outpacing global safeguards, with the Global South...

Apple Increases Australian iPad, MacBook Prices Amid Rising AI Chip Costs

Apple has announced significant price increases for several iPad and MacBook models in Australia, attributing the change to escalating memory and storage component costs...