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Robots get smooth moves
Life, James Hein, Published on 25/03/2026
» The subject of the week is robots. The amount of news on these keeps growing and growing. South Korea is first up here with their KAIST Humanoid. In the field test, the robot was shown running across a soccer pitch, jumping, taking shots on goal, and even doing dance moves akin to the Michael Jackson moonwalk. Many robot demonstrations still look a bit stiff but these moves were quite smooth. The robot can run at about 12kph on flat ground with the next goal at 14kph. It can climb a ladder with 40cm steps and the knees can generate 320 Newton metres of peak torque so it can push heavier objects. The current model is based on the lower human half but the goal is for a full humanoid form that can work with people in industrial environments.
Senate panel backs scrapping Cambodia pact
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 24/03/2026
» A Senate committee has recommended scrapping the 2000 memorandum of understanding with Cambodia on border demarcation, citing six key concerns.
Vietnam, Russia sign nuclear power deal
Reuters, Published on 24/03/2026
» HANOI — Vietnam, Russia signed an agreement on the construction of the Southeast Asian nation’s first nuclear power plant as Hanoi moves to bolster energy security amid Middle East disruptions that are disrupting global fuel supplies.
US deploys immigration agents to airports amid shutdown chaos
AFP, Published on 24/03/2026
» ATLANTA - The US immigration agency at the center of a firestorm over heavy-handed enforcement tactics began deploying Monday to major airports, as officials scrambled to ease mounting travel disruption during a prolonged, partial government shutdown.
Grab to buy Delivery Hero’s Taiwan business for $600 million
Bloomberg News, Published on 23/03/2026
» SINGAPORE — Grab Holdings Ltd agreed to buy Delivery Hero SE’s Foodpanda operations in Taiwan for US$600 million, a deal that marks its first foray outside of its Southeast Asian base.
AI race spurs digital self-reliance push
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 23/03/2026
» The issue of sovereign artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a strategic priority for governments and enterprises worldwide, as countries seek greater control over critical digital infrastructure, data and computing capabilities.
Thailand Post trumpets EV fleet as fuel costs mount
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 23/03/2026
» State-run logistics provider Thailand Post is emphasising replacement of petrol-powered vehicles with electric vehicles (EVs) for its last-mile delivery fleet to deal with volatile fuel prices.
The making of a mind
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 23/03/2026
» Prime Video revisits one of literature's most enduring characters with Young Sherlock, a new drama that explores the early life of the legendary detective long before he becomes the calculating figure audiences know from Baker Street. Created by Matthew Parkhill and directed by Guy Ritchie, the eight-episode series is now available for streaming on Prime Video.
Jury finds Musk misled Twitter shareholders
Published on 21/03/2026
» SAN FRANCISCO - A US federal jury has found Elon Musk liable for claims he defrauded Twitter shareholders by trying to drive down the social media company’s stock price so he could renegotiate or back out of a $44-billion takeover in 2022.
Getting a handle on the oil confusion
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 21/03/2026
» An oil shortage at some petrol stations over the past week raised doubts as it contradicts the government's assurances of a stable fuel supply.