Dear Reader, As we hear and read about autonomous vehicles being developed and soon might be a normal sight in our streets and roads, many of us probably do not know or understand what the need for this is. The natural questions to ask may be; what are the benefits and what are the risks with self-driven vehicles compared to those being run by human drivers? Some answers to these questions can be seen in the second article below.
In Vietnam is the Ministry of Science and Technology (MST) the authority responsible for amongst other IT & communication (ITC) equipment. The MST did last fall issue a Circular No. 29/2025/TTBKHCN which replaces the old Circular 02/2024/TT-BTTTT and is made valid from the start of this year. The new circular introduces significant updates to the regulation of ICT products.
After years of setbacks and muted expectations, the sector of autonomous, self-driving vehicles (SDV) is said to be now shifting from hype to deployment, as industry leaders increasingly see it as a core component of the future transportation network. The development ranges from full autonomy to various hybrid solutions which are closer to consumer adoption.
Artificial intelligence is often discussed through the lens of data protection, ethics, and algorithmic transparency. However, as AI systems become increasingly embedded in physical products, another regulatory dimension is gaining importance, namely product regulations. AI is no longer confined to digital platforms or decision-support software. It is integrated into industrial systems, consumer electronics, HVAC systems, medical devices, smart cameras, robotics, and IoT devices.
Major changes for approval of telecom equipment in Lebanon
Lebanon is a country at the east coast of the Mediterranean Sea, being bordered by Syria to the north and east, Israel to the south, and Cyprus not far west from the coastline. The country’s population is about 6 mill with Beirut as the capital and largest city.
When the Korea Telecommunication Testing Laboratory Association (KOTTA) recently held its General Assembly in Seoul, it was combined with the CEO Meeting of Designated Testing Laboratories. The event brought together key stakeholders from the information and communication technology (ICT) industry and its testing and certification sector to share insights on industry trends and discuss future directions for collaboration and development.
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