In July 2023, Japan took significant strides toward modernizing its technological infrastructure, signaling a major shift toward digital transformation in both public and private sectors. The Japanese government unveiled plans to roll out a nationwide…
In June 2023, Hong Kong’s once-thriving press freedom was further curtailed, as the city’s media landscape underwent a dramatic transformation following the imposition of the National Security Law. Hong Kong-based news outlets such as Apple…
The maritime dispute between the Philippines and China in the South China Sea reached new levels of tension in May 2023, as China’s coast guard reportedly blocked a Philippine resupply mission. The incident took place…
In April 2023, China conducted its largest military exercises in decades near Taiwan, raising tensions between Beijing and Taipei to new heights. The drills, which involved fighter jets, warships, and live-fire exercises, were widely seen…
South Korea’s semiconductor sector, a major pillar of the nation’s economy, began to show signs of strain in March 2023, as global demand for chips cooled significantly. The country’s two leading semiconductor giants, Samsung Electronics…
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