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India launches first-ever robot astronaut
The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) stole the limelight in the technology sector this week as it unveiled its first half-humanoid robot that is intended to travel space in December. Claimed to have the ability to operate as a companion, the robot was named Vyom Mitra which translates from two Sanskrit words— Vyom means Sky or […]
Auto companies struggle as China locks down “motor city”
Three automobile companies are among the businesses that were reportedly hit following the Chinese government’s decision to shut down Wuhan City which is the epicenter of the deadly novel coronavirus (nCov). Wuhan is considered as China’s “motor city” for it houses large manufacturing plants including those of the global carmakers Renault (RNLSY), Honda (HMC) and Peugeot owner PSA Group (PUGOY). As […]
Huawei to get limited role in British 5G network
China’s telecommunication giant Huawei will only get a “limited role” in the United Kingdom’s future 5G network following the recommendation of British government officials. The lawmakers proposed the exclusion of Huawei from the sensitive and data-heavy “core” part of the fifth generation and it will also be blocked from government systems. This was decided in […]
Philippines’ Central bank warns of fake banknote designs circulating on social...
The Central Bank of the Philippines, or “Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas” (BSP) in Filipino translation, warned the public against fake designs of banknotes that were recently posted on social media. BSP released an advisory on January 23 saying that the postings were made by an existing Facebook account with the user name “Bangko Sentral ng […]
China’s new coronavirus hits global markets
Chinese city put on lockdown as coronavirus death toll rises
The Chinese government on January 23 ordered to put Wuhan City on lockdown to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus (nCov). Wuhan City, which has an 11 million population, is at the center of the SARS-like virus that killed more than a dozen of Chinese citizens and has infected hundreds of people not only […]