HANOI: Vietnam and Japan will step up cooperation in science and technology, innovation and digital transformation, with a focus on developing high-quality human resources and implementing joint research projects. Deputy Prime Minister Le Tien Chau made the proposal while meeting Matsumoto Yohei, Japan’s Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), at the Government…
LAM DONG, Vietnam: The central province of Lam Dong, in the southern part of the Central Highlands, has launched a programme for collective economic development in 2026–30, aiming to improve management capacity and competitiveness while accelerating the application of science and technology and digital transformation. The move is aligned with the implementation of the Politburo’s…
Addressing the ministry’s conference reviewing first-half performance and outlining tasks for the remainder of 2026, the Deputy PM said completing the legal framework must remain the ministry’s top priority. He urged the ministry to expedite revisions to key legislation, including the Land Law, the Law on Environmental Protection, the Law on Water Resources…
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysians should uphold human values, strengthen unity and progress towards a more ethical, well-mannered and wise digital society, says National Unity Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang (pic). In his Wesak Day greetings to Buddhists nationwide, he said the theme of this year’s national-level celebration, “Mendepani Era Digital, Memupuk Kebijaksanaan Bersama” (Navigating the Digital…
“There’s no connection or correlation between people who are achieving ROI and layoffs,” said Helen Poitevin, distinguished vice president analyst at Gartner, adding that labor reduction is “not the best” ROI metric. Other factors such as revenue, growth, and time to market are more effective in achieving a strong ROI. “Those who only look to…
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Key Points CHAT charges a much higher expense ratio but delivered significantly stronger one-year returns and a higher yield. FTEC is broader and more diversified, while CHAT is actively managed and focused on generative AI. CHAT’s recent volatility and drawdown exceed FTEC’s, reflecting a narrower and more aggressive tech tilt. The Fidelity MSCI Information Technology…
The release of Minimax 2.5, Deepseek V4, and Seedance 2.0 introduces a trio of advanced AI models that cater to diverse professional needs. As detailed by Universe of AI, these models bring distinct capabilities to the table, from Minimax 2.5’s enhanced 3D modeling and workflow integration to Seedance 2.0’s faster rendering speeds and professional-grade lip…
Budget 2026 expectations live: Industry calls for stronger cyber-physical security funding for critical infrastructure Mr. Shriprakash Pandey, Chairman and Managing Director, Commtel Networks Limited, said, “ “Budget 2026 is an opportunity to decisively strengthen India’s critical national infrastructure (CNI) by recognising cyber-physical security and resilience as a core national capex priority, not merely an IT…
Published on January 20, 2026 by Julia S. If you’ve ever tried printing an AI-generated 3D model, you know that the experience can come with some obstacles: the 3D model may have an undesirable “AI bumps” (small, irregular imperfections or protrusions), details that are not feasible for your 3D printer to achieve, and, critically, mechanical…
