Outgoing director general of the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) Subhas Menon has called for increased investment – particularly from Asia-Pacific states – to beef up the aerospace sector, as supply chain challenges continue to plague airlines.
LG Chem has filed for a court injunction against the Korean arm of China's Ronbay Technology, the latest step in their patent dispute that began in 2024, industry sources said Tuesday. According to the sources, LG Chem filed an injunction against Jaese Energy last month in connection with a lawsuit filed with the Seoul Central District Court in August 2024, alleging the Chinese firm's products infringed on multiple patents. The injunction application came as a follow-up measure after the Intellectual Property Trial and Appeal Board recently acknowledged the validity of a set of LG Chem's patents, rejecting Jaese's earlier claim that they were invalid. A court approval of the injunction is expected to virtually suspend Jaese Energy's operations in Korea, potentially affecting the global cathode materials supply chain, industry watchers said. "LG Chem's patent technologies play a key role in helping Korea's high-performance batteries penetrate the global market," an official from the company said. "Based on our rightful exercise of rights and competitive patent portfolio, we aim to offer di
GM Korea, the Korean unit of General Motors, said Tuesday it aims to produce 500,000 vehicles this year to meet growing overseas demand, particularly from the United States. The target represents an 8.5 percent increase from its output of 460,826 units last year amid renewed speculation that the automaker could scale back or exit operations in Korea due to higher U.S. import tariffs. GM Korea's vehicle sales had plunged to 223,623 units in 2021 from 409,830 in 2019, due largely to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Sales rebounded to 464,648 units in 2023 and 499,000 in 2024. The company said it plans to focus on producing the Chevrolet Trax crossover and the Chevrolet Trailblazer compact sport utility vehicle (SUV) by fully operating its Bupyeong and Changwon plants. "Parent company GM has recently requested GM Korea to operate the two plants at full capacity to produce 500,000 units," a company spokesperson said. GM Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Mary Barra earlier said demand for models produced in Korea remained strong and that the vehicles were contributing to the company's profitab
SpaceX announced on Monday that it had bought xAI in an effort to help the world’s richest man dominate the rocket and artificial intelligence businesses.
The Government has announced the first major overhaul of New Zealand’s Graduated Driver Licensing System (GDLS) since 2011, introducing changes designed to make getting a driver licence cheaper, simpler and more accessible — particularly for young people — while maintaining a strong focus on road safety.
HighlightsQualcomm launches Qualcomm AI Program for Innovators (QAIPI) 2026 - APAC, supporting startups in Japan, Singapore, and South Korea to develop innovative edge AI solutions across industriesStartups gain comprehensive support and resources, including access to Qualcomm DragonwingTM and Snapdragon® platforms, the Arduino® UNO Q development board, technical guidance and mentorship, a grant of up to US$10,000, and eligibility for up to US$5,000 in patent filing incentives, accelerating AI product development and deployment.Applications are open now through April 30, 2026.SAN DIEGO, Feb. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. today announced the official launch of the Qualcomm AI Program for Innovators (QAIPI) 2026 - APAC, a regional startup incubation initiative that supports startups across Japan, Singapore, and South Korea in advancing the development and commercialization of innovative edge AI solutions.Qualcomm AI Program for Innovators 2026 - APAC Officially Kicks Off Building on Qualcomm's commitment to edge AI innovation, the second edition of QAIPI-APAC invites startups to develop intelligent solutions across a broad range of edge-AI applications using Qualcomm DragonwingTM and Snapdragon® platforms, together with the new Arduino® UNO Q development board, strengthening their pathway toward global commercialization. The program supports startups building end-to-end AI use cases in sectors including consumer devices, healthcare, smart industry, smart cities, education, and industrial IoT, with a strong focus on scalability, deployment, and commercial readiness. Participating startups will also benefit from Qualcomm's extensive global ecosystem, accessing technologies, technical guidance, and mentorship to move efficiently from concept to deployable products.The Qualcomm AI Program for Innovators (QAIPI) empowers startups to develop and deploy scalable edge AI solutions, bringing intelligence closer to the edge across diverse real-world applications. Applications for QAIPI 2026 - APAC are open until April 30, 2026 (11:59 p.m. PST) and will be evaluated based on innovation, technical feasibility, potential societal impact, and commercial relevance. The program will be implemented in two phases. The application phase is open to eligible startups incorporated and registered in Japan, Singapore, or South Korea. Shortlisted startups will enter the mentorship phase, receiving one-on-one guidance, online training, technical support, and access to Qualcomm-powered hardware platforms and development kits for product development. They will also receive a shortlist grant of up to US$10,000 and may be eligible for a patent filing incentive of up to US$5,000. At the conclusion of the program, shortlisted startups may be invited to showcase their innovations at a signature Demo Day in late 2026, engaging with industry leaders, investors, and potential collaborators across the APAC innovation ecosystem.QAIPI-APAC shortlisted startups showcase their edge AI innovations at the 2025 Demo Day, engaging with industry leaders, investors, and ecosystem partners. In addition to technical and product development support, Qualcomm continues to help QAIPI-APAC startups connect with global markets and international innovation ecosystems. In 2025, Qualcomm has supported QAIPI-APAC shortlisted startups through participation in major industry events, including the Singapore Week of Innovation and Technology (SWITCH) 2025 and a signature Demo Day in Seoul, enabling them to engage with global customers, partners, and investors. Building on this momentum, shortlisted startups are also invited to participate in the 2026 Smart City Summit & Expo (SCSE) this March in Taiwan, further accelerating real-world validation, cross-market collaboration, and pathways toward global commercialization.Qualcomm leads QAIPI-APAC startups in connecting with global innovation ecosystems, including participation in the SWITCH 2025 event in Singapore, to expand cross-border collaboration and market opportunities. Following its acquisition of Arduino, a leading open-source hardware and software provider, Qualcomm has expanded the tools and developer ecosystem available to innovators. The new Arduino UNO Q open-source development board, powered by Qualcomm Dragonwing, supports Linux applications, real-time control, and lightweight AI inferencing, enabling startups to accelerate edge-intelligent applications. To speed up the development of edge AI solutions across diverse use cases, startup teams can leverage the Qualcomm® AI Hub, a developer-focused platform offering a growing catalog of pre-optimized AI models, alongside Edge Impulse, a leading platform for building and deploying tinyML and edge-AI models from real-world sensor data, the Arduino Project Hub, and curated GitHub® repositories with optimized models and end to end demos. These resources help reduce time and effort, enabling faster development, deployment, and iteration cycles.The Arduino® UNO Q development board, powered by Qualcomm DragonwingTM, provides startups with a scalable platform for developing and deploying edge AI solutions. "The rapid shift toward edge AI is unlocking new opportunities for innovation, productivity, and economic growth across the Asia-Pacific region," said O.H. Kwon, Senior Vice President and President, Qualcomm APAC. "Through the Qualcomm AI Program for Innovators, we are helping startups transform ideas into scalable solutions and supporting innovators in leveraging hybrid and edge AI to create intelligent products with lower power consumption, higher efficiency, and enhanced privacy. By fostering a strong edge-AI ecosystem, we aim to empower the next generation of technology leaders and accelerate meaningful impact across industries and communities.""The first year of QAIPI in Japan, Singapore, and South Korea showcased AI's leap from novel optics and healthcare to retail and humanoid robotics," said Sudeepto Roy, Vice President of Engineering, Qualcomm Incorporated, and Lead of Qualcomm's Global Ecosystem Development Program. "We are empowering startups with advanced platforms and vital IP protection to transform these breakthrough ideas into secure, patented, and deployable products. As we enter this new phase of edge AI, I am eager to see this year's cohort accelerate real-world adoption and fortify the global innovation ecosystem."Applications for the Qualcomm AI Program for Innovators 2026 - APAC are open through April 30, 2026 (11:59 p.m. PST) and will be evaluated based on innovation, technical feasibility, potential societal impact and commercial relevance. Additional information, including eligibility requirements and official rules, is available on the program website: www.qualcomm.com/ai-program-for-innovators/apac.About QualcommQualcomm relentlessly innovates to deliver intelligent computing everywhere, helping the world tackle some of its most important challenges. Our proven solutions drive transformation across major industries, and our Snapdragon® branded platforms power extraordinary consumer experiences. Building on our nearly 40-year leadership in setting industry standards and creating era-defining technology breakthroughs, we deliver leading edge AI, high-performance, low-power computing, and unrivaled connectivity. Together with our ecosystem partners, we enable next-generation digital transformation to enrich lives, improve businesses, and advance societies. At Qualcomm, we are engineering human progress.Qualcomm Incorporated includes our licensing business, QTL, and the vast majority of our patent portfolio. Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated, operates, along with its subsidiaries, substantially all of our engineering and research and development functions and substantially all of our products and services businesses, including our QCT semiconductor business. Snapdragon and Qualcomm branded products are products of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries. Qualcomm patents are licensed by Qualcomm Incorporated.Snapdragon and Qualcomm branded products are products of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries.Snapdragon, Qualcomm and Qualcomm Dragonwing are trademarks or registered trademarks of Qualcomm Incorprated.Arduino and other Arduino marks and logos are trademarks of Arduino S.r.L.Media Contact: qaipi_apac@qualcomm.com
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