Global Tech Trends

Global Tech Trends

Reading Tech News Without the Hype

To read tech news without hype, separate the claim from the evidence: who says it, what was really shown, under what conditions, compared with what, and whether

14/10/2026 6 min read

Global Tech Trends

The Tech Hype Cycle: Metaverse to AI

New technologies swing from hype to disappointment because expectations grow faster than the technology matures; the useful core usually turns out narrower and

14/10/2026 6 min read

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The Chip Supply Chain and Vietnam

Vietnam’s role in the global chip supply chain is mainly assembly, testing and packaging, plus a growing design workforce; advanced chip fabrication remains con

14/10/2026 7 min read

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Why AI Uses So Much Electricity

AI uses a lot of electricity because its models run on power-hungry specialised chips in data centres, both during training and for every answer, plus the energ

14/10/2026 6 min read

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Open vs Closed AI Models: The Debate

Closed AI models are used through a provider’s service, while open-weight models can be downloaded and run yourself; the choice trades convenience and top-end q

14/10/2026 7 min read

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Digital Public Infrastructure Explained

Digital public infrastructure means shared national foundations such as digital ID, instant payments and data exchange that others build services on; Vietnam’s

14/10/2026 6 min read

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Industry 4.0: What It Means for Vietnam

For Vietnam, Industry 4.0 means competitiveness shifting from cheap labour towards data, skills and reliable infrastructure, a chance to move up the value chain

14/10/2026 11 min read

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Should You Bet on a Tech Trend?

Before betting time or money on a tech trend, check problem fit, real-world evidence, full cost and reversibility, then run a small, cheap experiment before sca

14/10/2026 11 min read