Technology sector

The hottest Gen Z tech trend? Anti-AI

Going analogue has been trendy forever, but this isn’t about nostalgia.

Japan launches flagship H3 rocket after previous mission failed

People watch Japan's H3 rocket as it lifts off from the Tanegashima Space Center in south-western Japan, on June 12.

Nvidia hires veteran lobbyist Bruce Andrews to head government affairs

The move comes as Nvidia ensures its continued influence in Washington and as its ties to China face renewed scrutiny.

Fandi appointed Lenovo Singapore’s ambassador, to feature in several events this World Cup

Fandi Ahmad will host Michael Owen at a breakfast chat at Sentosa on July 18.

AI dolls bring comfort to lonely seniors in ageing South Korea

Bang Chun-ja, a 78-year-old South Korean woman who lives alone, holding Hyodol, an AI-powered healthcare doll designed for elderly people, during an interview with AFP at her home in Yongin.

Secret to AI strategy is building on what Singapore is already known for

Singapore’s unusually dense concentration of regional headquarters and multinational firms can make it a productive source of real-world enterprise problems for AI companies., says the writer.

LinkedIn unveils new team in push to capture business advertisers

LinkedIn has carved a niche in the crowded ad market by targeting businesses looking for enterprise clients.

Semicon giant Applied Materials opens $600m Singapore plant, adds 1,000 jobs amid AI chip boom

(From left) Regional president of Applied Materials (SEA) Brian Tan; chariman of EDB Png Cheong Boon; president and CEO of Applied Materials, Gary Dickerson; Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong; chairman of the board of directors of Applied Materials Thomas J. Iannotti; CEO of JTC Corporation Jacqueline Poh; and group vice-president and head of Worldwide Manufacturing Operations of Applied Materials KC Ong at the Tampines campus opening ceremony.

Tata boss predicts AI agents will replace half of tech jobs at TCS

Tata's chairman said the company plans to reduce hiring in the coming years as it steps up the use of AI.

Xpeng boss to head robot unit with humanoid mass production imminent

Xpeng's humanoid robot IRON at the Chinese electric vehicle maker's booth during a media day for the Auto Shanghai show in Shanghai, China, on April 23, 2025.

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