Who has more job security – an engineer or a musician? According to the YouTube piano sensation and former computer engineer Hayato Sumino, the widespread use of artificial intelligence (AI) means that the answer is no longer obvious. “I made a risky decision when I became a full-time musician. But with AI, the world has … Read more
TDK, one of the main suppliers of batteries for Apple’s iPhones, will this year roll out an improved version of its most advanced product to help mobile devices keep up with the rising power demands of built-in AI. The Tokyo-based company plans to start mass production of its third-generation silicon-anode cells from late summer, Chief … Read more
For South Africa, February 11, 1990 is a memorable date. On that day, anti-apartheid activist and future president Nelson Mandela was released from the Victor Verster Prison after spending 27 years behind bars. Exiting hand in hand with his wife Winnie, he was greeted by a euphoric crowd of supporters who had waited hours outside … Read more
It may sound like a holiday from hell to some, but Hong Kong people love to travel not just with their children but with their parents in tow. The latter are often the ones paying for the holiday. And we will be seeing more of these “multigenerational trips” in the coming year, according to the … Read more
Hong Kong-Taipei is the busiest international flight route, according to a report released Tuesday by aviation intelligence company OAG. The route — which last held that position in 2019 — again tops the list despite seat capacity remaining 15% below pre-pandemic levels, according to OAG’s report. Seven of the 10 busiest international routes in the … Read more
China is focusing on large language models (LLMs) in the artificial intelligence space. Blackdovfx | Istock | Getty Images China’s attempts to dominate the world of artificial intelligence could be paying off, with industry insiders and technology analysts telling CNBC that Chinese AI models are already hugely popular and are keeping pace with — and … Read more
Tokyo University, one of Japan’s most esteemed academic institutions, has come under scrutiny for allegedly embedding a controversial keyword in the source code of its graduate admissions webpage. The phrase is said to have restricted access for users in China, raising concerns over potential discrimination. Hidden Code Sparks Controversy According to university officials interviewed on … Read more
There is no end to the things you can do over the Christmas and New Year holidays in Hong Kong, but this weekend you most certainly need to check out a big photo exhibition at M+ and a new Japanese bakery in Causeway Bay. 1. Yasumasa Morimura and Cindy Sherman: Masquerades At M+ museum in … Read more
The Tokyo government is set to implement a four-day workweek for its employees starting in April 2025, aiming to address Japan’s declining fertility rates and promote work-life balance. Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike announced the initiative, which allows metropolitan government employees to take three days off each week. This move is designed to support young families … Read more
While Jil Sander is undergoing a change in its C-suite — with chief executive officer Luca Lo Curzio exiting the company and landing at K-Way last month — its retail rollout hasn’t stopped. The OTB-owned fashion label has just unveiled its biggest store yet, opening a flagship in Tokyo’s Ginza district that is building on the brand’s … Read more
