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Foxconn is expecting a better H2 as Shanghai prepares to reopen
Foxconn says the second half of the year is heading “in a better direction” as Shanghai’s COVID-19 lockdown appears to be easing. Read more…
Month: May 2022
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Attero to invest $1 billion in new battery recycling plants amid EV boom
India’s Attero Recycling will add plants in Poland, Ohio and Indonesia, aiming to tap into a global boom for electric vehicles. Read more…
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Wire harness shortage could speed up transition to EVs
The humble wire harness, a cheap component that bundles cables together could hasten the downfall of combustion cars. Read more…
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Microsoft Build eschews metaverse glam – is that a bad thing?
Build 2022 offered metaverse placeholders that may lead to further speculation that Microsoft’s metaverse effort is in disarray. Read more…
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Yes launches commercial 5G via DNB at insanely low prices
Malaysian operator Yes has announced its full commercial 5G launch with data plans it says are up to 300% cheaper than existing 4G plans. Read more…
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Job openings in India’s telecom sector to double in the next year
Telecom job openings in India are set to double in the ongoing fiscal year as service providers prepare for 5G rollouts. Read more…
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Ehang and CP form JV to develop urban air mobility in Thailand
EHang and CP Group aim to develop AAV technology to bring new value propositions for tourism, logistics, and public safety. Read more…
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Robots are covering Singapore’s workforce gaps
After struggling to find staff during the pandemic, Singapore businesses have increasingly turned to robots to carry out a range of tasks. Read more…
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Photocopies of Aadhaar ID cards are okay after all, says Indian govt
India withdraws a warning not to share photocopies of the Aadhaar biometric ID card after the warning caused panic on social media. Read more…
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After failure to adapt to 4G, are telcos making the same mistakes with 5G?
With 5G networks, telcos spent big hoping for a revenue upside from the investment, but they are in the same position where 4G left them. Read more…
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BSNL set for deployment of locally-developed 4G network by year-end
India’s government-run telco, BSNL is readying for a large-scale 4G network roll out using indigenously development technology by year-end. Read more…
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Starlink approved to offer internet services in the Philippines
The Philippine government has given Elon Musk’s SpaceX the green light to enter the country and offer its Starlink broadband services. Read more…
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Chinese pig breeders go high-tech for self-sufficiency
Chinese breeders are looking to improve the genetics of overseas and local pigs, but a number of factors pose big challenges. Read more…
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Indian hackers used by Israeli PI to spy for wealthy Russians
An Israeli private investigator currently in US custody used Indian hackers to conduct surveillance operations for ultra-wealthy Russians. Read more…
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Google asks to integrate shopping services with India’s ONDC
Google is in talks with the Indian government to integrate its shopping services with the country’s open e-commerce network ONDC Read more…
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Researchers urge Chinese military to build anti-Starlink weapons
Chinese military researchers say China needs to develop “anti-satellite” capabilities to monitor (and maybe destroy) Starlink LEOsats. Read more…
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NEC installs vibrating AI traffic monitoring system for NEXCO Central
NEC says its traffic monitoring system uses fiber optic sensing and AI to visualize traffic conditions by detecting vehicle vibrations. Read more…
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Singtel is preparing to sell off some its Airtel stake
Singtel is in talks to sell a 2-4% stake in Airtel to book some profit as part of its portfolio management strategy. Read more…
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Singapore’s fintech turnover rate is the second worst in the world
Singapore may be a fintech haven, but it is also facing a talent retention problem, says Robert Walters’ latest Global FinTech Talent Report. Read more…
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Broadcom will add VMware to its portfolio in $61 billion deal
Broadcom will acquire VMware in a $61b cash-and-stock deal, its biggest and boldest bid to diversify its business into enterprise software. Read more…