China launched the Shenzhou 23 spacecraft Sunday night with three astronauts heading to its space station, including one set to stay in space for a year. The spacecraft blasted off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwestern China. The much-anticipated launch comes as China prepares for its first crewed lunar landing by 2030. The … Read more
Regulators in Hong Kong and Singapore sought clarity from Standard Chartered Plc following Chief Executive Officer Bill Winters’ unscripted “lower-value human capital” remarks, as the Asia-focused lender moves to contain fallout from the episode. The topic came up in discussions with the Monetary Authority of Singapore on Wednesday, while the Hong Kong Monetary Authority asked … Read more
World Bank President Ajay Banga has called for the deployment of “Small AI” – locally deployed artificial intelligence running on inexpensive hardware, speaking local languages and solving daily problems for farmers and rural communities. Speaking at the ATX Singapore 2026 technology summit on Thursday, Banga cited the example of a farmer in India’s Uttar Pradesh … Read more
Sikkim taught me the Himalayas don’t care about your itinerary A week in Sikkim becomes both a travel guide and a lesson in unpredictability, as collapsing roads, long mountain drives and shifting weather force carefully planned itineraries to constantly adapt. From the stark beauty of Zero Point and Gangtok’s surprisingly disciplined calm to unforgettable local … Read more
Epsilon, the technology and marketing services arm of Publicis Groupe, is delivering significantly more with roughly the same headcount as AI raises productivity across software development and operations, its India managing director Pratik Nath said on Friday. Multinational companies that have been expanding their offshore tech hubs in India to cover functions such as software … Read more
Mumbai-based AI-centric global technology consulting company and a subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro is betting on stronger global growth, deeper AI capabilities and wider market reach after announcing the acquisition of LTM and Consulting business. Venu Lambu, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer of LTM, said the deal fits into the company’s broader strategy and … Read more
Speculation swirled Friday, May 23, over the last-minute collapse of President Donald Trump’s planned executive order on powerful AI models, with fingers pointing at the president’s allies in Silicon Valley who oppose government oversight of the technology. A draft of the shelved order leaked to US media shows the White House had prepared new AI … Read more
Envision Capital founder Nilesh Shah believes India’s new-age platform companies are entering a multi-year growth cycle similar to the IT services boom of the 1990s, with strong earnings growth, improving cash flows and a sharper focus on profitability despite sharp stock price corrections. He says several internet, fintech and consumer-tech businesses continue to grow at … Read more
May 2026 is filled with AI showcases, Android updates, foldable smartphone launches, gaming hardware reveals, and new creator-focused gadgets. The month is shaping up to be an exciting month for tech lovers. Although the number of launches is smaller compared to previous months, several brands are still set to release major foldables, premium smartphones, and … Read more
India on Friday successfully test-fired short-range ballistic missile ‘Agni-1’ from the integrated test range at Odisha’s Chandipur, the defense ministry said. The launch validated all operational and technical parameters, it said. Short Range Ballistic Missile ‘Agni-1’ was successfully test-launched from the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur, Odisha on May 22, 2026. Conducted under the aegis of … Read more
