National Dec 20, 2020
AI, drones and 4K cameras: New tech boosts security systems in Japan
An increasing variety of technologies is being introduced in the field of security amid a serious shortage of personnel in the field.
Asia Pacific Dec 17, 2020
As China tracked Muslims, Alibaba showed customers how they could, too
by Raymond Zhong
The discovery could thrust one of the world’s most valuable internet companies into the storm of international condemnation surrounding China’s treatment of its Muslim minorities.
Business Dec 15, 2020
Trucks in China are watching if drivers doze, speed or slack off
Beijing-based G7 aims to monitor all steps along a product’s logistics journey, from warehouse to delivery, remotely.
Commentary / World Oct 19, 2020
No, we shouldn’t report partying neighbors to the pandemic police
by Ferdinando Giugliano
The pandemic has prompted European citizens to accept changes in social behavior that would have seemed impossible only a year ago. People have stopped shaking hands, started wearing masks and learned to talk at some distance. They have adhered to government rules keeping them ...
National / Crime & Legal Sep 13, 2020
Japan's police introduce facial recognition system in criminal probes
About 10 million facial images are currently stored in the agency's database, including those of suspects referred to prosecutors who have not been arrested.
National / Media | BIG IN JAPAN Sep 12, 2020
Japan is caught in the crossfire of a U.S.-China culture war
by Mark Schreiber
"China is trying to hijack the networks and communications infrastructure of other countries," a data analyst warns.
Commentary / World Sep 9, 2020
Brave new words hint at a less democratic future
by Clara Ferreira Marques
As China tightens its grip on Hong Kong, its vocabulary of hurt national feelings and threat is turning up in the territory.
Business / Tech Sep 8, 2020
China unveils global data security initiative, citing 'bullying' by some nations
China announced an initiative on Tuesday to establish global standards on data security, saying it wanted to promote multilateralism in the area at a time when "individual countries" were "bullying" others and "hunting" companies. The announcement, by State Councillor Wang Yi, comes a month after ...
National / Crime & Legal Jul 31, 2020
Japan Supreme Court rules GPS tracking of cars is not spying
The decision rested on the fact that the data collected was not from the targets' homes or surroundings.
Asia Pacific | FOCUS Jun 17, 2020
China’s Great Firewall looms over Hong Kong as surveillance grows
by Jamie Tarabay
Residents and activists worry that proposed national security legislation will further encroach on civil liberties in the former British colony.
National / Crime & Legal Jun 8, 2020
Japan's LDP wants mandatory GPS monitoring of convicted sex offenders
The proposals also seek to improve support for the victims of sex crimes and measures to prevent reoffending.
National / Reference | FYI Jun 4, 2020
Japan's smart cities: Technological dreams or 'Big Brother' nightmares?
by Eric Johnston
Late last month, the Diet passed a revised bill paving the way for so-called “super cities” or “smart cities.” Supporters tout them as high-tech marvels where artificial intelligence and big data are to be used to provide more efficient and cost-effective solutions to social ...