Singapore’s total fertility rate set to plunge to historic low as child-raising costs rise, more stay single
The rate has been on a downward trend since 2018, when it was 1.14. It continued to fall to 1.12 in 2021, followed by 1.04 in 2022.
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Dell says AI rush can be tipping point for Open RAN adoption
BARCELONA, Spain -- Dell Technologies, the world's biggest server provider, says the generative AI boom will help bring a major shift to the telecom equipment industry by accelerating the adoption of open radio access networks.
Russia relishes NATO disarray after hasty denials of plan to deploy ground troops to Ukraine
Russia appears to be relishing the gaffe French President Emmanuel Macron made this week in suggesting that NATO countries discussed the possibility of Western ground troops being deployed in Ukraine, saying such an eventuality could not be "ruled out."
Huawei unveils in-house AI model targeted to telecom industry
BARCELONA, Spain -- Huawei has launched an AI training model built specifically for its flagship telecom business in its latest push to advance its technology amid a continued Washington crackdown.
Intel aims to deliver chips for 100 million AI PCs by 2025
BARCELONA, Spain -- Intel aims to provide core processors for up to 100 million artificial intelligence-enabled PCs by 2025 as the tech industry seeks its next growth driver, senior executives told Nikkei Asia.
HPE taps Saudi Arabia as it extends its production footprint
BARCELONA, Spain -- Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has begun making servers in Saudi Arabia to meet onshore production demand from the Middle East and boost supply chain resilience, the CEO of the world's second-biggest server maker told Nikkei Asia.
Motorola shows off a concept smartphone that can wrap around your wrist
BARCELONA, Spain — Motorola thinks we may be wearing our phones on our wrist in future.
Microsoft invests in Europe's Mistral AI to expand beyond OpenAI
Microsoft on Monday announced a new partnership with French start-up Mistral AI – Europe's answer to ChatGPT maker OpenAI — as the U.S. tech giant seeks to expand its footprint in the fast-evolving artificial intelligence industry.