
Vietnam PM woos investors after riots
Vietnam's prime minister pledged Thursday to step up economic reforms and prevent a repeat of riots targeting foreign-owned factories, seeking to reassure nervous investors. ... more
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Japan's SoftBank unveils 'family member' robot
Japan's SoftBank on Thursday unveiled what it billed as an "emotional" humanoid robot that will entertain customers at the mobile carrier's phone outlets - and maybe become a member of their family. ... more
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Western researchers support international collaboration for planetary defence
NASA says on track to send astronauts around the Moon in 2026
Space: Framatome and ENEA sign MoU to explore advanced technological solutions for designing lunar nuclear fission reactors
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Three new solar power plants planned for site near Sea of Japan
Japanese conglomerate Marubeni Corp. said Thursday it signed an agreement to build three solar power plants near the country's western coast. ... more
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Intel's gesture control promises hands-free life at Taiwan show
US computer chip giant Intel said its gesture-controlled technology could soon become part of everyday life as it showed its vision of a no-touch lifestyle in Taiwan Thursday. ... more
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Inmarsat unveils in-flight wifi plans for Europe
British satellite operator Inmarsat intends to help air passengers to stay in touch during flight in the European Union, it announced on Thursday, taking a lead from a boom in the United States. ... more
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Hong Kong tycoons bribed former official: prosecution
A prosecutor told a corruption trial Thursday that Hong Kong property tycoons Thomas and Raymond Kwok bribed a high-ranking official to be their "eyes and ears" in the government. ... more
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Google working on 3D motion-sensing tablet
Google on Thursday revealed that is working on a tablet computer with 3D and motion-sensing capabilities in an effort dubbed Project Tango. ... more
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