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Japanese PM Ishiba Resigns After Election Defeats

TOKYO – Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced his resignation today, less than a year after taking office, amid growing internal dissent and significant election defeats for the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP). The move comes after Ishiba concluded a … Continue reading Japanese PM Ishiba Resigns After Election Defeats

China phones facing model and update challenges

BERLIN  – Effective immediately, eight smartphones from the Xiaomi ecosystem will no longer receive software updates. This includes not only entry-level devices like the Redmi A1 or the Poco C50, but also two former flagships that just a few years … Continue reading China phones facing model and update challenges

EU’s New Smartphone Rules Take Effect

BRUSSELS – As of 20 June , the European Union’s new Ecodesign Regulation requires smartphone and tablet manufacturers to provide a minimum of five years of operating system and security updates from the end of product’s sale period, effectively extending support to six … Continue reading EU’s New Smartphone Rules Take Effect

LG: New Manufacturing Hub to be built in India

SRI CITY, INDIA — LG Electronics India Ltd. (LGEIL), a subsidiary of South Korea’s LG Electronics, has officially begun construction on its new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Sri City, Andhra Pradesh. The strategic investment underscores LG’s growing commitment to India … Continue reading LG: New Manufacturing Hub to be built in India

Thai PM in Beijing: Focus on Economic Cooperation

BEIJING/BANGKOK – Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra made her first official visit to China on February 5–6, meeting Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing at a crucial time for bilateral relations. Her visit came as Thailand ramps up efforts to strengthen … Continue reading Thai PM in Beijing: Focus on Economic Cooperation