145 TECHNOLOGY REPORTS
The International Labour Organization's chief macroeconomist highlights AI-driven 'algorithmic collusion' as a more concerning threat than automation-led job displacement. This phenomenon could undermine wages and workplace safety without overt layoffs.
Issa Diop made his international debut for Morocco shortly after FIFA clearance, rejecting prior overtures from Senegal. This development adds complexity to the ongoing post-AFCON national team eligibility dispute between the two African nations.
Francois Penz, a leading figure in architecture and film interdisciplinary studies, has transitioned from Cambridge University to Nanjing University as a full-time faculty member. This move marks a significant shift in academic collaboration between the UK and China in architectural education.
South Korea's Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has rolled out the first production KF-21 Boramae, a 4.5-generation multirole fighter. The aircraft aims to surpass capabilities of Rafale and Eurofighter and outpace parallel programs like India’s AMCA and Türkiye’s KAAN.
Indonesia has initiated a government regulation prohibiting children under 16 from accessing major digital platforms to protect them from harmful online content such as pornography, cyberbullying, scams, and addiction. This places Indonesia as the first Southeast Asian nation to implement such stringent controls on underage social media use.
Recent drone reconnaissance has provided detailed imagery of the structural damage in Arad following an Iranian missile strike. The surveillance highlights the missile's impact on civilian infrastructure, emphasizing the need for enhanced missile defense systems.
China's market regulator has instructed major companies such as BYD and CATL to ensure fair competition practices during international expansion. This directive comes amid increased allegations regarding subsidies, dumping, and unfair trade tactics by Chinese firms in global markets.
The Philippines is pursuing expanded defense cooperation with NATO's European members amid ongoing US criticism of NATO's Middle East engagement. This development could place Manila in a strategic dilemma between its historical US alliance and emerging ties with NATO.
Hong Kong’s MTR Corporation has announced it will hold rail fares steady for a second consecutive year following its annual fare review. The company will continue providing concessions to vulnerable passenger groups, supporting over 600 million trips annually.
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has implemented a new eligibility policy excluding transgender women from female events. This move has drawn mixed reactions, including criticism from France and praise from former U.S. President Donald Trump.
Seeram Ramakrishna, renowned for pioneering electrospinning technology, has accepted a distinguished chair at China's Tsinghua University. His expertise in advanced materials science is set to bolster collaboration between Singapore and China in high-tech research.
A Hong Kong court has remanded 10 additional individuals in custody linked to the JPEX cryptocurrency fraud, involving HK$1.6 billion (US$205.8 million) in losses. This marks a total of 26 defendants prosecuted in what is considered the city’s largest recent financial fraud case.
