Asia tech news
Technology news from Asia: official announcements from its governments, companies and institutions.
WIPO Names First City of Innovation Award Winners
WIPO has named Charleroi, Liverpool and Shanghai as the inaugural winners of its new City of Innovation awards program.
WIPO
South Korea Launches AI Watermark System to Detect Fake Goods
South Korea introduced an AI-powered digital watermark system allowing consumers to instantly verify genuine products using a smartphone.
Government of South Korea
Huawei Mobile Core Network Ranks First in Omdia Assessment
Huawei announced its mobile core network took the top spot in Omdia's 2026 vendor assessment and 2025 market share.
Huawei
NCSC and Allies Expose China-Linked Integrity Tech Over Data Theft
UK and international partners issued a joint advisory exposing Integrity Technology Group for targeting global networks using AI tools and botnets.
NCSC (UK)
CISA and Partners Warn of China-Based Firm Enabling Cyber Threats
A joint advisory warns that Integrity Technology Group enables actors to target critical infrastructure sectors globally.
CISA
South Korea Nuri rocket launches five constellation satellites
South Korea has launched its fifth Nuri rocket, successfully deploying five microsatellites and nine CubeSats to establish its first microsatellite constellation.
Government of South Korea
Samsung Wallet Adds USDC Cross-Border Transfers on Solana
U.S. Galaxy users will be able to send international remittances using USDC stablecoins natively within Samsung Wallet starting in late October 2026.
Solana Foundation
Baidu Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over AI Business Revenue Claims
Levi & Korsinsky reminds Baidu investors of a November 13, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline following a securities class action.
Company press releases (PR Newswire)
Mistral AI Raises €3 Billion in Series D Funding Round
Mistral secured €3 billion in Series D funding led by Samsung Electronics, reaching a valuation exceeding €21 billion.
Mistral AI
Hong Kong DPO Hosts Second AI Forum for Civil Service Transformation
The Hong Kong Digital Policy Office held a technology forum highlighting government AI projects and public service transformation initiatives.
Hong Kong SAR Government