Google’s Android Search Tactics Declared Illegal in Japan
Japan’s competition watchdog is turning up the heat on Big Tech. On Tuesday, the Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) issued a cease-and-desist order to Google, accusing the tech giant of unfair business practices related to search services on Android devices. This decisive move echoes antitrust actions already underway in the
South Korea Pumped $24B in Semiconductor Amid the Global Race
On Tuesday, South Korea revealed a major boost in its support for the semiconductor industry, increasing the aid package to 33 trillion won ($23.25 billion) — a 25% jump from the 26 trillion won package announced last year. This strategic move comes amid increasing pressure on the government to enhance
Vietnam’s Growth Under Threat as Trump Imposes Heavy Tariffs
Vietnam, long hailed as a manufacturing powerhouse and global export hub, is facing a serious economic setback after the U.S. President Donald Trump slapped a steep 46% import duty on Vietnamese goods—one of the highest among 180 nations affected. The new tariffs threaten to derail the country’s ambitious 2025 GDP
Toyota Ramps Up EV Game with 15 Models by 2027, Eyes 1M Units
In a quiet yet ambitious push towards the electric future, Toyota is reportedly gearing up to roll out around 15 electric vehicle (EV) models by 2027, with plans to ramp up production to 1 million units per year, according to a Nikkei report. While Toyota hasn’t officially confirmed the figures—opting
BYD Gears Up for Korean Market with 30 Sales Outlets
BYD Co. is planning to expand its sales network in South Korea, a market currently dominated by local automotive giants Hyundai Motor Co. and Kia Corp., as part of its strategy to boost deliveries beyond its home base in China. “We aim to increase our sales network to 30 outlets
Han Jong-hee, Samsung’s Co-CEO, Dies of Cardiac Arrest
South Korean tech giant Samsung is grappling with the sudden loss of its CEO, Han Jong-hee, who passed away at the age of 60 due to cardiac arrest. Han, who had been a pivotal figure in the company’s leadership team, died unexpectedly, leaving a void in Samsung that will be
Singapore & Japan Are Reshaping the Asian Work Culture
Businesses in Asian countries, particularly Singapore and Japan, are reshaping the future of work culture. According to Nikkei Asia, fewer than 40% of professionals spend their entire workweek in the office in Singapore and Japan, thanks in part to government policies promoting work-life balance, which have reinforced the shift toward
BOJ Gets New Policy Board Member in Junko Koeda
Japan’s lower house of parliament, on Friday, approved the government’s nominee for the Central Bank’s policy board. The government of Japan backed Junko Koeda for being the latest member of the policy board of BOJ. Koeda is an academic known popularly as a fiscal and monetary hawk. Koeda is a
Starlink Internet Service Now Available in Bhutan
Elon Musk-led SpaceX has expanded its Starlink satellite internet services to Bhutan. The corporation updated its product availability map on February 11, 2025, and confirmed Bhutan is now among the nations with access to Starlink. Bhutan Information Communication and Media Authority (BICMA) approved Starlink to provide wireless internet service. The
You Just Have To “Wish”: The Rise of Agentic AI
The way humans and technology interact is now making a significant leap forward into a more autonomous future. Just imagine you are working, and just before you get burned out, your next overseas trip is in place, or your ageing parents are given the care they deserve while you are