Bitcoin slips as Middle East tensions rise Tech in Asia By:Aiko Gao Ishida 20 April 2026 at 12:16 The drop was smaller than moves in oil and stock futures as markets repriced Middle East risk.
Baidu-backed iQiyi revamps app, website for AI content Tech in Asia By:Aiko Gao Ishida 20 April 2026 at 10:54 IQiyi launched Nadou Pro, an AI tool for scriptwriting, storyboarding, and video rendering.
Vietnam plans EV tax cut extension to 2030 Tech in Asia By:Aiko Gao Ishida 20 April 2026 at 10:33 Annual EV sales in Vietnam surged from 7,000 in 2022 to nearly 175,000 in 2025.
Hyundai union seeks $2b bonus, raise cost pressure Tech in Asia By:Aiko Gao Ishida 20 April 2026 at 09:14 The demand comes as unions at other major South Korean conglomerates push for larger performance payouts.
Singapore warns banks on AI-driven cyber risks Tech in Asia By:Aiko Gao Ishida 20 April 2026 at 08:56 MAS said financial institutions should close vulnerabilities, patch systems quickly, and tighten cyber hygiene.
TSMC to mass-produce 1.4nm chips in 2028 Tech in Asia By:Aiko Gao Ishida 20 April 2026 at 08:33 TSMC is targeting mass production of 2-nanometer chips in the fourth quarter of 2026, with orders booked through 2028.
TNG Digital, KK Mart roll out e-wallet salary for migrants Tech in Asia By:Aiko Gao Ishida 20 April 2026 at 07:17 TNG eWallet has been approved by Peninsular Malaysia's labor department as a salary account provider and processed payments for over 160,000 migrant workers in 2025.