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The cost of ‘low-cost’ local elections in Indonesia
A proposal to abolish direct elections for local government heads (Pilkada) in Indonesia has resurfaced after President Prabowo Subianto reiterated the...
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Quantum ambitions go global, and Southeast Asia wants in
Quantum computing has shifted from laboratory curiosity to a national strategic imperative. The “Quantum Computing Report 2026” by Tracxn documents...
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Toyota supplier Denso makes bid to acquire chipmaker Rohm for up to $8bn
Business dealsDeal would create major player in power semiconductors used in EVs, data centersRohm is one of the major companies...
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If AI is a weapon, time to regulate it as one?
If you haven’t heard about the fight between the AI company Anthropic and the US Department of War, you should...
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US seen as likely responsible for Iran school strike that killed scores of children
US military investigators believe it is likely that US forces were responsible for an apparent strike on an Iranian girls’...
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Spending Tomorrow’s Resources
Rising government debt levels, especially in major rich countries including the US, are seen (rightly) as a threat to future...
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AI-powered cybersecurity solutions driving next-gen enterprise resilience
In enterprise cybersecurity, the most dangerous moment rarely looks dramatic. It looks routine: a “normal” login at an unusual hour,...
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Steep price hikes hit China’s smartphone market as memory crunch deepens
ElectronicsApple's new budget iPhone adds to pressure on Chinese brandsChina's smartphone makers are facing a memory chip crunch and price...
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Iran damage report: who and what has been targeted in US-Israel strikes?
The US and Israel are striking a much wider array of targets in Iran than they did during 12 days...
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The future of board – C-suite collaboration: From oversight to strategic partnership
Boards in Asia have long been seen primarily as oversight bodies – monitoring management, reviewing reports, and approving major decisions....
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