Tag: Asia

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US Electronic Waste Flooding Asian Markets in Multi-Billion Dollar Trade, Watchdog Reveals

A hidden tsunami of electronic waste from the United States is overwhelming Southeast Asian nations, according to a new investigation. The report tracks thousands of monthly containers containing hazardous materials to countries that have banned such imports.

Massive E-Waste Export Operation Uncovered

American electronic waste is creating an environmental crisis across Southeast Asia through a multi-billion dollar export industry that ships approximately 2,000 containers monthly to developing nations, according to reports from environmental investigators. The Basel Action Network (BAN), a Seattle-based watchdog organization, conducted a two-year investigation that revealed systematic exportation of discarded electronics to countries including Vietnam, Malaysia, and Indonesia.

by Darren Holt
SoftwareTechnology

Samsung Galaxy A73 Reaches Final Major OS Upgrade with One UI 8 Rollout

Samsung has begun distributing the final major operating system update for its Galaxy A73 smartphone, moving the device to Android 16 with One UI 8. The update, currently available in select Asian markets, represents the culmination of Samsung’s four-year update commitment for the 2022 model. Reports indicate the substantial 2.5GB package includes security patches from September 2025.

Samsung Fulfills Update Promise with Galaxy A73’s Final Major Upgrade

Samsung’s Galaxy A73 has begun receiving what Samsung confirms is its last major operating system update, according to reports from multiple technology sources. The device, originally launched in 2022 with Android 12, is now being updated to Android 16 with One UI 8, fulfilling the company’s promise of four major Android updates for the model.

by Mason Drayton
BiotechPolicy

European Food Biotech Alliance Aims to Overcome Policy and Investment Hurdles

A new cross-sector alliance aims to transform Europe’s food biotechnology landscape by aligning research, policy and investment. The initiative comes as Brussels drafts its Biotech Act, which stakeholders say underrepresents food applications despite their potential for supply chain resilience.

Europe’s Food Biotechnology Push Gains Momentum

Europe is positioning to harness food biotechnology to address growing climate and supply chain pressures, according to reports from industry experts. The newly formed European Agrifood Biotech Alliance, announced at NextBite 2025 in Brussels, aims to bridge critical gaps between research, policy and capital that have hindered scaling of food biotech innovations.

by Mason Drayton