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Philippines to block Elon Musk’s Grok AI, joining Southeast Asian peers

Philippines to block Elon Musk’s Grok AI, joining Southeast Asian peers

The Philippines said Thursday it plans to block Elon Musk's Grok "by tonight," joining Southeast Asian neighbours Malaysia and Indonesia in barring access to the chatbot.
Man receives Nokia phones ordered 16 years ago

Man receives Nokia phones ordered 16 years ago

World’s richest man Elon Musk says saving for retirement will soon be ‘irrelevant’ thanks to AI

World’s richest man Elon Musk says saving for retirement will soon be ‘irrelevant’ thanks to AI

Elon Musk seeks full custody of son after Ashley St. Clair voices support for transgender community

Elon Musk seeks full custody of son after Ashley St. Clair voices support for transgender community

Elon Musk said he plans to seek full custody of his one-year-old son after the child’s mother, Ashley St. Clair, publicly apologized for past transphobic remarks and voiced support for the transgender community.
January 15, 2026 | 11:29 am GMT+7
'Are you dead?' Chinese app for single living goes viral

'Are you dead?' Chinese app for single living goes viral

An app called "Are you dead" targeted at people living alone has gone viral in China, with surging downloads and widespread commentary on social media, prompting the company to introduce a subscription fee and change its name for a global audience.
January 14, 2026 | 05:03 pm GMT+7
AI roles dominate fastest-growing jobs in US

AI roles dominate fastest-growing jobs in US

Artificial intelligence jobs make up three of U.S.'s top five fastest-growing roles, reflecting sustained demand for both technical and strategic AI talent, according to a new LinkedIn ranking.
January 14, 2026 | 05:03 pm GMT+7
Chinese parents turn to AI tutors to manage children's homework and avoid frustration

Chinese parents turn to AI tutors to manage children's homework and avoid frustration

Millions of parents in China have adopted AI chatbots to tutor their children, saying they save time, reduce costs, and help avoid conflicts during homework sessions.
January 14, 2026 | 04:41 pm GMT+7
US's Boston Dynamics humanoid robot performs backflip, loses hand

US's Boston Dynamics humanoid robot performs backflip, loses hand

U.S. robotics firm Boston Dynamics' Atlas humanoid robot showcased its agility at CES in Las Vegas, performing a backflip without falling but its hand fell off upon landing.
January 14, 2026 | 04:23 pm GMT+7
Younger founders, faster growth: New age of AI unicorns

Younger founders, faster growth: New age of AI unicorns

The average age of AI unicorn founders fell from a peak of 40 in 2020 to 29 in 2024, according to a new report by venture capital firm Antler.
January 14, 2026 | 03:58 pm GMT+7
Quiz: Why does the tomb of China’s first emperor Qin Shi Huang remain unopened after 2,200 years?

Quiz: Why does the tomb of China’s first emperor Qin Shi Huang remain unopened after 2,200 years?

The tomb of China’s first emperor, Qin Shi Huang, is part of a vast, city-sized complex, but the central mound containing the main chamber has never been opened in over 2,200 years.
January 14, 2026 | 02:16 pm GMT+7
Google to develop, manufacture high-end smartphones in Vietnam

Google to develop, manufacture high-end smartphones in Vietnam

Google will start developing and manufacturing high-end smartphones in Vietnam this year, Nikkei Asia reported on Tuesday, citing sources familiar with the matter.
January 14, 2026 | 09:37 am GMT+7
India’s chief justice urges rich to ditch luxury cars for EVs in the world’s most polluted capital

India’s chief justice urges rich to ditch luxury cars for EVs in the world’s most polluted capital

India’s Chief Justice Surya Kant has urged wealthy citizens to choose electric vehicles over luxury petrol cars to curb air pollution in New Delhi, often ranked as the world’s most polluted capital.
January 14, 2026 | 06:34 am GMT+7
Huawei returns to Vietnam with Mate X7 foldable phone after 5-year absence

Huawei returns to Vietnam with Mate X7 foldable phone after 5-year absence

Huawei marks its return to Vietnam’s smartphone market after five years with its flagship Mate X7 foldable phone.
January 14, 2026 | 06:32 am GMT+7
32% of Singapore car buyers eye petrol cars amid EV charging concerns

32% of Singapore car buyers eye petrol cars amid EV charging concerns

Some 32% of car buyers in Singapore plan to buy an internal combustion engine vehicle within the next two years, up from 26% in 2024, a survey has found.
January 13, 2026 | 10:24 am GMT+7
Apple overtakes Samsung to lead global smartphone market

Apple overtakes Samsung to lead global smartphone market

Global smartphone shipments rose 2% year-on-year in 2025, lifted by stronger demand and economic momentum in emerging markets, according to Counterpoint Research.
January 13, 2026 | 10:24 am GMT+7
Chinese technique recovers over 98% of gold from old phones

Chinese technique recovers over 98% of gold from old phones

Researchers in China have introduced a room-temperature process that extracts over 98% of gold from discarded electronics, including old phones, in less than 20 minutes, at a cost of about US$1,455 per ounce.
January 12, 2026 | 06:45 pm GMT+7
China’s AgiBot tops global humanoid robot shipments in 2025

China’s AgiBot tops global humanoid robot shipments in 2025

Shanghai-based AgiBot emerged as the world’s largest supplier of humanoid robots in 2025, shipping 5,168 units, according to a report by Omdia.
January 12, 2026 | 04:02 pm GMT+7
Malaysia blocks access to Elon Musk's Grok AI

Malaysia blocks access to Elon Musk's Grok AI

Malaysia suspended access to Elon Musk's chatbot Grok over AI-generated pornographic content, the country's tech regulator said on Sunday.
January 12, 2026 | 10:25 am GMT+7
Which island has the largest rare earth reserves?

Which island has the largest rare earth reserves?

The island is estimated to contain around 1.5 million tons of rare earths, placing it eighth worldwide, according to data from the U.S. Geological Survey.
January 12, 2026 | 07:13 am GMT+7
Salaries continue to rise in Vietnam for senior IT roles

Salaries continue to rise in Vietnam for senior IT roles

IT department heads earn a median salary of VND53.6 million (US$2,040) a month, the highest for any industry, and AI engineers are the hardest to find, according to recruitment firm TopCV.
January 11, 2026 | 06:00 am GMT+7
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