
Asia
AI chip manufacturing derails climate progress in East Asia
A Greenpeace report has identified a spike in the electricity consumption rates of AI chip manufacturing by 350% since 2023...
HK earns spot as launchpad for digital payments in the APAC
Elsewhere, a new policy designed to foster advancements in science and technology by integrating next-gen solutions was introduced in Vietnam.
Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City invests in blockchain, AI
By 2030, Ho Chi Minh will allocate 3% of its annual budget to research and development on the latest tech,...
Shenzhen launches $1.3B fund for AI development
China's Shenzen has completed plans to roll out a 10B yuan ($1.39B) AI fund; meanwhile, a report has highlighted a...
Cash usage in Asia sinks; More firms embrace digital payments
A report says physical cash will only account for 14% of total transactions in Asia by 2027, while more firms...
Reliable supply chain information benefits Asia-Europe trade
UNISOT is making moves into the Asian market, finding key industries that could benefit from more detailed information about their...