Trump’s Tariff Troubles: Fujitsu’s Forecast Flop or Economic Eruption?
Asia In Brief: Fujitsu’s North American chief warns Trump’s tariffs could stunt tech spending, potentially derailing the company’s AI-centric “Uvance” strategy. Meanwhile, Samoa fends off China’s APT40 cyber threats, PNG recovers from a ransomware attack, and McDonald’s China embraces Tencent Cloud for a side of elasticity.
Hot Take:
When trade wars and tariffs are the latest fashion trend, Fujitsu and a bunch of Pacific nations just found out that the runway can be a bit rocky. With China’s APT40 playing cyber tag and McDonald’s tech orders so elastic they might just bounce, it’s a world where even your tax office needs a digital helmet. Get ready for a wild ride in the world of cybersecurity, where everything’s unpredictable, except for maybe the fact that your burger came with a side of cloud computing.
Key Points:
- Fujitsu’s CEO warns tariffs could impact tech spending in key sectors.
- China’s APT40 targets Pacific nations with modified malware.
- Papua New Guinea’s tax office recovers swiftly from ransomware attack.
- McDonald’s China uses Tencent Cloud for order elasticity and store expansion.
- Loongson replaces x86 systems at gas stations, promoting local tech.