Technology and Engineering
Satellite LOTUSat-1 to Carry Vietnam’s Dream into Space by End of 2024
Vietnam is on the brink of a historic technological feat as it prepares to launch its maiden radar technology satellite, LOTUSat-1, into orbit by the close of 2024. The LOTUSat-1, a 600-kilogram marvel of cutting-edge radar technology, is a testament to Vietnam’s ambitious foray into space exploration and satellite imagery. Set to be finalised in […]
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CAMKO INFRACORE Eyes Cambodia for Global Electric Car Assembly Plant
Korea’s CAMKO INFRACORE is contemplating a substantial investment in Cambodia, envisioning the establishment of an electric car assembly plant with a focus on global exports. This ambitious plan was disclosed during a high-profile meeting held on 24 January 2024, between HE Sun Chanthol, First Deputy Prime Minister and First Vice President of the Council for […]
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Gov’t Unveils Five New Features in IT Nursery System
The Cambodian government has introduced five new functionalities to the Information Technology Nursery Business Registration System. This landmark decision, announced through a joint press release on 15 January 2024, aims to streamline online company registration processes and foster a more efficient business environment. Effective from 15 January 2024, the five new functions integrated into the […]
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Japan Plans to Build 10k Homes for Digital Nomads as Statistics Reach 1bn by 2035
In a groundbreaking initiative, Mitsubishi Estate has announced its vision to provide accommodation for the growing wave of digital nomads in Japan, aiming to operate 10,000 rental homes by 2030. The real estate giant has recently entered into a licensing agreement with the U.S.-based peer, Blueground Holdings, renowned for its specialised housing services, marking the […]
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Bentley Systems Wins Three Top Honors at the 2023 Construction Computing Awards
Bentley Systems, Incorporated the infrastructure engineering software company, today announced that it won in three categories at the 2023 Construction Computing Awards. Based on readers’ selections in an online poll, a panel of industry-expert judges made the final decisions. The judges chose Bentley’s ProjectWise as “Collaboration Product of the Year 2023.” As Bentley’s flagship application […]
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Bentley Creates Virtual Singapore in 3D as a Revolutionary Model of Global Urban Design
Bentley Systems has pioneered a groundbreaking virtual application that leverages real-time data to project a 3D map of Singapore, revolutionising the way urban planning is approached. This innovative platform, known as Virtual Singapore, offers a dynamic 3D digital replica of the city-state, built on topographical and real-time, dynamic data. It serves as the authoritative platform […]
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China Spearheads Global 5G with 2.84m Base Stations, Zhejiang Alone has Over 220,000
In a remarkable stride towards technological advancement, Zhejiang province, renowned as an e-commerce hub in East China, has proudly announced the establishment of an extensive network comprising more than 220,000 5G base stations. This revelation was made by Li Min, Deputy Director of the Provincial Economy and Information Technology Department, during the 2023 Yangtze River […]
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Aeon’s Strategic Leap: Revolutionising Logistics with AI Precision
In a groundbreaking move set to redefine the landscape of Japanese retail logistics, Aeon, the prominent retail group, is embarking on an ambitious overhaul of its logistics operations. The initiative, slated for implementation next spring across approximately 3,300 domestic stores, is a proactive response to the impending legal restrictions on driver overtime, set to take […]
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Vietnamese Giant Tech FPT Accelerates Tech Footprint in the U.S. with US$100m Investment in Auto Services
Vietnam’s technology behemoth, FPT Corporation, has embarked on an ambitious venture into the U.S. automotive sector with the inauguration of FPT Automotive, a specialized unit based in Texas. This strategic move is part of a substantial US$100 million investment earmarked for the automotive industry over the next five years. This is according to the Nikkei […]
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Tesla’s Cybertruck Hits the Roads: Deliveries Commence End November After 2-Year Wait
In a much-anticipated move, Tesla initiated deliveries of its groundbreaking Cybertruck on Thursday 30 November, officially venturing into the competitive pickup market in Austin, Texas, according to The Guardian on 1 December 2023. Priced between US$60,990 and US$99,990 for its three variants, Elon Musk, Tesla’s CEO, confidently asserted that the Cybertruck offers “more utility than […]
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