Economy
KBTG Techtopia Returns for its Fourth Year, Exploring Human Value in the Agentic AI Era Under the Theme, "Human of Tomorrow"
KASIKORN Business-Technology Group (KBTG) hosted the fourth edition of KBTG Techtopia under the theme, “Human of Tomorrow,” providing a platform for knowledge exchange on technology and the future of humanity in the AI era. The event brought together the insights of more than 80 experts from the public sector, business community, and technology industry across three main stages covering diverse aspects of work and life in the new digital age. The event also featured a wide range of activities designed to empower individuals and organizations.
Economy
Aolani Collaborates With NVIDIA to Expand AI Factory Infrastructure Across Southeast Asia
Aolani, a Singapore-founded AI Cloud powering AI growth, today announced the signing of a strategic compute collaboration with NVIDIA.
Economy
Dutch chipmaker Nexperia partners with India's Tata
Dutch chipmaker Nexperia announced a far-reaching partnership with Tata Electronics on Thursday to manufacture and package computer chips in India.
Viet Nam Leads Growth Projections for Major ASEAN Economies
According to a new report by US-based Bain & Company, DBS Bank and Singapore-based Vriens & Partners, Viet Nam is projected to achieve average annual growth of 6.2% over the 10 years through 2035.
Strengthening Domestic Capabilities, Expanding Growth Opportunities for Vietnamese Businesses
Investment in technology, quality improvement, and innovation is helping Vietnamese businesses gradually enhance their competitiveness and adapt more effectively to market changes.
Viet Nam, India to Increase Trade Turnover of US $25 Billion
Viet Nam and India agreed to strengthen economic, defense and security, science and technology, people-to-people exchanges, and multilateral cooperation; while aiming to increase bilateral trade to US $25 billion.
Why Climate Disaster Risk Belong in Defense Agreement
The mega scale of the disaster has shocked the world, but such events are occurring with increasing frequency in the Himalayan region and are only likely to become more common in the future.
India’s airlift power takes off with IAF’s transport modernisation
Indian issued the program with its significance extends beyond replacing an old aircraft with a new one. It represents a shift towards a more flexible, modern and industrially integrated airlift capability.
PCI 2.0: When Reform Is Measured by Business Growth
From a ranking of governance quality, the Provincial Competitiveness Index (PCI) is evolving into a policy diagnostic tool. The ultimate measure of reform is now being placed on businesses’ ability to enter the market, invest, innovate and strengthen their competitiveness.
From Europe to Hong Kong: Connecting Tech Talent to Greater Bay Area Opportunities
A Europe-wide I&T hackathon co-organised by Hong Kong Talent Engage (HKTE) and the EuroTech Federation gave winning I&T talent in Europe a first-hand look at opportunities across the Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA), positioning Hong Kong as a gateway to regional collaboration. The hackathon attracted about 1,200 applicants from over 25 countries, with about 250 advanced to the final round. 90 per cent of finalists expressed stronger interest in Hong Kong and GBA Mainland citiesafter taking part. About 20 winning talent visited Hong Kong, Shenzhen and Guangzhou to meet investors, incubators, research institutes and industry leaders.
Azbil to Showcase Building Automation Solutions as a Gold Sponsor at Data Centre World Asia 2026
Azbil Corporation (Tokyo Stock Exchange Code: 6845) announces that it will participate as a Gold Sponsor at Data Centre World Asia 2026 (hereinafter “DCWA”), Asia’s leading event for data centre technologies and digital infrastructure. The event will take place from 29 – 30 September 2026, at the Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre in Singapore.
India launches tap-and-pay option for real-time payments ahead of full Apple Pay rollout
India's payments authority launched a tap-and-pay option in its real-time payments network on Thursday, ahead of an expected full launch of Apple Pay in the country.
EU-India ties and new supply chain opportunities
India is framed as a partner for gradual, sector-by-sector diversification—electronics, pharma ingredients, textiles—starting with a few EU states and Indian states.
ECOVACS at IFA Berlin 2026: Named as No.1 Brand in Global Home Robotics, Bringing Robotics to More of Everyday Life
ECOVACS has been named the global No.1 home robotics brand in a newly released research report by Forbes China, which recognizes its leadership across multiple home robotics categories. Built on in-house R&D and manufacturing capabilities and scalable technology stacks, the company has expanded from floor care to windows, lawns, and pools, with its service robotics now serving more than 38 million households across nearly 180 markets worldwide.
India expands its electronics manufacturing base
Walk into a modern electronics factory in India, and the scale of change is visible almost immediately.
Style3D Advances Fashion AI from Content Generation to Connected Product Workflows
Style3D connects generative AI, 3D technology, and structured product data to help fashion teams move from ideas to connected workflows across design, development, content, and production.
Viet Nam’s Push Toward Technology-Driven Growth
The World Bank Group’s (WB) decision to upgrade Viet Nam to the upper-middle-income economy category marks a historic milestone after 17 years of sustained efforts. However, to overcome the “middle-income trap” and achieve high-income country status by 2045, Viet Nam will face an entirely new set of development challenges as its traditional growth drivers reach their limits.
Semiconductor Training Must Keep Pace With Market Demand
The semiconductor industry is opening up opportunities for Viet Nam to make a breakthrough in the global technology value chain. However, opportunities in the value chain, particularly in chip design, packaging, testing, research and development, will only become competitive advantages if they are accompanied by high-quality human resources, strong research capacity, and the ability to master technology.
Viet Nam Sakha Highlight Labor Cooperation and Local Connectivity
Viet Nam and the Sakha Republic (Yakutia) have emphasized labor cooperation and stronger local-level connectivity as the two sides seek to expand bilateral ties.
India’s green steel moment: Can renewable power make heavy industry more competitive?
Steel is often associated with furnaces, coal, sparks and enormous industrial complexes. But a quieter transformation is now taking place behind those familiar images.
Technological direction in which the Indian is now moving to a digital army
A satellite detects movement, a sensor gathers information, a network carries it across formations, artificial intelligence helps process it, and a commander receives a more complete picture before making a decision.
A Historic Turning Point for CT Group
An unexpected announcement has drawn significant attention from both domestic and international markets: CT Group is being separated into two fully independent corporations — one focused on real estate and infrastructure, and the other on high technology. What is the strategic rationale behind CT Group’s move?
India’s GDP posts surprise 7.8% growth
India's economy (INGDPQ=ECI), opens new tab grew 7.8% in the April-June quarter, government data showed on Monday, comfortably beating expectations as a surge in investment and manufacturing activity offset weakness in mining and consumer-facing services.
