Weekly News Updates – Dec. 25 to Dec. 31

SEMI to Launch India Semiconductor Academy, Boosting Talent and Ecosystem Development SEMI, the global industry association serving the semiconductor ecosystem, is spearheading efforts to establish India as a global semiconductor hub through the creation of the India Semiconductor Academy. Modeled…

Bi-Weekly News Update: Dec 12 to Dec 25, 2024

SET Seeks Tax Exemptions for M&A Deals, Launches Growth Initiative; Thailand to Implement Top-Up Tax in 2025, Targeting Multinational Corporations; Thailand’s GenAI Market Poised for Growth Amid Adoption Challenges; Thailand’s Big Data Platform Set for 2025 Launch to Drive Innovation; SET ESG Ratings 2024 Hits Record High with 228 Companies Recognized; Thailand’s Digital Economy Surges with Foreign Investment and Government Initiatives; AI System to Detect 100,000 Substandard Goods Daily, Industry Ministry Reports; NVIDIA Partnership Boosts Vietnam's Semiconductor and AI Ambitions; HCM City Launches Industry 4.0 Center to Lead AI and Digital Transformation

Weekly News Updates – Dec. 18 to Dec. 24

Union Budget 2025: India to Revamp Customs Policies for Revenue and Growth In the Union Budget 2025, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is expected to unveil significant changes to India’s customs policies, focusing on leveraging tariffs to enhance government revenue while…

Weekly News Updates – Dec. 11 to Dec. 17

Primebook: Delhi-Based Startup Aims to Redefine Student Computing with Affordable Android Laptops India, known for its IT software prowess, has often lagged in creating globally recognized hardware brands. Primebook, a Delhi-based company, is challenging this trend by introducing affordable, student-centric…

Bi-weekly News Update: November 28 to December 11

Taiwan Expo 2024 Showcases Smart Innovations in Bangkok; Thailand to Host 3rd UNESCO Global Forum on AI Ethics in 2025; Thailand Issues Asia's First Sovereign Sustainability-Linked Bond; Thai PM Scraps VAT Hike Amid Public Backlash; Solar D Unveils Thailand’s First Solar Panel Installation Robot; Foxsemicon to Invest 10.5 Billion Baht in Semiconductor Factories in Thailand; Murata Electronics to Invest 62 Billion Baht in New Capacitor Factory in Thailand; Nvidia Partners with Vietnam to Establish AI R&D and Data Centres; Vietnam Establishes Ethical AI Committee to Shape Responsible AI Development; Indonesia Balances AI Innovation with Regulation for Safer Adoption; Indonesia Seeks Stronger US Partnership to Drive Digital Vision 2045

Weekly News Updates – Dec. 4 to Dec. 10

Advancements in Battery Technology Drive Affordable Electric Vehicles in India’s Sub-₹20 Lakh Segment India’s electric vehicle (EV) market is set for a major transformation, driven by breakthroughs in battery technology that promise to make EVs more affordable in the sub-₹20…

Weekly News Updates – Nov. 27 to Dec. 3

India to Revise GDP Base Year to 2022-23 for Enhanced Economic Accuracy The Government of India will revise the base year for calculating Gross Domestic Product (GDP) from 2011-12 to 2022-23, marking the first update in over a decade. Scheduled…

Bi-Weekly News Update: November 14 to November 27, 2024

IEAT Explores Japan's Circular Economy Innovations for Green Industrial Growth; Thailand Seeks to Solidify Role as Regional Manufacturing Hub; Thailand to Be Removed from US Intellectual Property Watch List, Eyes Stronger Economic Ties; Thailand Targets Net-Zero Carbon Emissions Ahead of 2065, Boosted by Green Climate Fund; Thailand’s First Sustainability-Linked Bonds Attract Overwhelming Investor Demand; IMF Projects Thai Economic Growth at 2.7% in 2024 Amid Fiscal Stimulus and Investment Boost; Thailand Aims to Become Regional Hub for AI Training and Governance; Vietnam Advances Startup Ecosystem with Techfest 2024, Aims for Global Innovation Leadership; Vietnam Strengthens 4G and 5G Infrastructure as Demand Grows; Indonesia Explores Nuclear Power to Reduce Fossil Fuel Dependence; Indonesia Rejects Apple's $100M Offer Over Local Investment Rules

Weekly News Updates – Nov. 20 to Nov. 26

Indian Organisations Lead in Leveraging Technology for Sustainability, Kyndryl Study Reveals A new study by Kyndryl, commissioned by Microsoft, reveals that 54% of Indian organisations are using technology to achieve their sustainability goals, significantly outpacing the global average of 21%.…

Weekly News Updates – Nov. 13 to Nov. 19

MeitY to Introduce Voluntary Ethics Code for AI Firms by 2025 The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) is developing voluntary ethical guidelines for artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI organizations in India, focusing on large language models (LLMs)…