Technology (opens original source in a new tab)OpenGov AsiaVietnam Expands Digital Infrastructure to Support Economic TransformationVietnam is expanding fibre, 5G, data and digital government infrastructure to strengthen connectivity, support economic growth and accelerate national digital transformation. (opens original source in a new tab)OpenGov AI·11 August 2026
Technology (opens original source in a new tab)OpenGov AsiaIndonesia Expands Digital Support for National Game IndustryIndonesia has introduced a 3C framework focused on connectivity, innovation and digital skills to strengthen the country’s game industry and wider digital economy, while creating opportunities for emerging digital talent (opens original source in a new tab)OpenGov AI·10 August 2026
Clean Energy (opens original source in a new tab)CleanTechnicaCATL Battery for Electric Aviation Passes Important Safety TestThe #1 battery maker in the world, CATL, has developed a battery for use in electric aircraft — in particular, for passenger eVTOL aircraft (electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft). The battery has now passed an important safety test. The company intentionally triggered two adjacent cells and that didn’t lead ... [continued] The post CATL Battery for Electric Aviation Passes Important Safety Test appeared first on CleanTechnica. (opens original source in a new tab)Z. S.·10 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)The Robot ReportHadrian raises $1.37B to accelerate U.S. defense, aerospace manufacturingThe raise values Hadrian at $7.87 billion. It is Hadrian's second funding round this year, following a round in January 2026. The post Hadrian raises $1.37B to accelerate U.S. defense, aerospace manufacturing appeared first on The Robot Report. (opens original source in a new tab)The Robot Report Staff·10 August 2026
Startups (opens original source in a new tab)TechCrunchNow Rippling is counter-suing tiny startup RunlayerThis lawsuit follows one filed last month by Runlayer that accused Rippling of stealing its product ideas. It's a seller- and buyer-beware market warning. (opens original source in a new tab)Julie Bort·10 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)AxiosFood safety crisis deepens for Taylor Farms with salmonella outbreakTaylor Farms, a major produce supplier and producer of finished food products in North America, is engulfed in a food safety crisis that's ensnaring some of the biggest consumer brands in the U.S.Why it matters: The company — a critical supplier to stores like Walmart and Target and restaurants like Chipotle and Taco Bell — is connected to FDA investigations into multiple pathogens that have sickened thousands of people.Catch up quick: Taylo (opens original source in a new tab)Nathan Bomey·10 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)AxiosCongress' disappearing town hallsThe congressional town hall is becoming an endangered species.Why it matters: August recess once meant lawmakers returning home to face constituents — sometimes friendly, sometimes furious. After a wave of explosive confrontations last year, many lawmakers (opens original source in a new tab)Kate Santaliz·10 August 2026
Technology (opens original source in a new tab)OpenGov AsiaSingapore and Australia Expand AI and Cyber Security CooperationSingapore and Australia have agreed to deepen bilateral cooperation on AI, cyber security and digital infrastructure following the first Australia-Singapore Cyber and Digital Senior Officials Dialogue held in Australia. The discussions focused on strengthening AI ecosystems, improving cyber resilience and supporting trusted digital economies. The dialogue also reviewed regional digital developments and opportunities for coordinated […] (opens original source in a new tab)OpenGov AI·10 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)South China Morning PostChina is building nuclear reactors faster than the West. Can it keep up the pace?When Francois Morin, China director at the World Nuclear Association – a leading international industry body – took a group of foreign nuclear engineers to a Shanghai Electric plant last year, the scale of production caught them off guard. Heavy machinery, from steam generators to reactor cores, was already assembled and ready for shipment to sites where construction had not even begun. The equipment towered over the delegates, many of whom were accustomed to supply chains back home that produce (opens original source in a new tab)Xinyi Wu·10 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Dark Reading'GhostJacking' Exposes Identity Governance Gaps in AI AgentsNew research shows how attackers can use security alerts and blocked events to manipulate and hijack AI agents. (opens original source in a new tab)Jai Vijayan·10 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Startup DailySouth Australia launches royal commission into AI to ‘minimise unwanted impacts’South Australia puts AI on trial with a Royal Commission probing jobs, schools, energy and public services to see what’s at stake. (opens original source in a new tab)Simon Thomsen·10 August 2026
