Japan and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations agreed to work together on developing new artificial intelligence models and preparing related laws as the U.S. and China boost their presence in the AI sector. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/01/16/japan/japan-asean-ai-development/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #hanoi #asean #ai #us #china
The piercing pop-pop of pickleball paddles can be heard at dozens of newly built courts across Hanoi, as residents relish one of Vietnam's fastest-growing sports — or rage at the noise it makes. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2025/12/31/more-sports/vietnam-pickleball-noise-wars/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #moresports #pickleball #hanoi #vietnam
A U.N. cybercrime agreement aimed at curbing offenses that cost the global economy trillions of dollars annually is set to be signed in Hanoi this weekend, despite criticism over human rights risks. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/10/22/world/crime-legal/un-cybercrime-pact-hanoi/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #worldnews #crimelegal #cybersecurity #hanoi #vietnam #un
