Four major Thai banks announce temporary suspension of email services
APEC pushes AI integration and online IP protections to boost regional trade
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AI In-brief19 Sept 17:28
APEC pushes AI integration and online IP protections to boost regional trade
APEC member economies are actively integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into regional trade strategies and exploring dedicated AI provisions for future free trade agreements.
Plans include establishing an 'Asia-Pacific AI Centre' to foster innovation, enhance workforce skills, and ensure AI safety across the region.
APEC is strengthening joint efforts to combat online intellectual property (IP) infringement, specifically targeting counterfeit and pirated goods sold via e-commerce platforms.
These initiatives aim to refine regulatory frameworks, remove technical barriers, and safeguard IP assets, creating a more conducive investment climate for the digital trade era.
AI In-briefYesterday 16:22
Four major Thai banks announce temporary suspension of email services
Four prominent Thai banks—Krungthai, SCB, Kasikornbank, and TMBThanachart—temporarily suspended their email services due to a widespread Microsoft 365 outage impacting Outlook and Teams globally.
Despite the email disruption, critical banking operations such as ATMs, mobile banking, inter-bank transfers, and call centers remain fully functional, ensuring customers can still conduct transactions and seek assistance through alternative channels.