It comes as regional rivals like Taiwan, China and Japan are investing heavily in chip factories and other technology.
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South Korea football coach quits as president calls for probe into World Cup loss
South Korea was eliminated after missing out on a spot among the eight best third-placed teams.
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Scotland's players got everything they asked for at this World Cup. So why did they not perform on the pitch in the US?
Resident doctors take strike action over pay
The BMA said there will "undoubtedly be cancellation of operations, outpatient appointments and elective care" but "patient safety will still be prioritised".
Who am I? Guess World Cup star No 22
Will you get today's player in as few attempts as possible?
Great stories, little jeopardy - does the new World Cup format work?
New format, new teams and fascinating storylines. But did the new World Cup group stage really work?
Great stories, little jeopardy - does the new World Cup format work?
New format, new teams and fascinating storylines. But did the new World Cup group stage really work?
When five Wimbledon titles in one weekend changed British tennis
A decade after Andy Murray's 2016 men's singles title, we look at the legacy of the golden weekend where five Wimbledon trophies were won by British players.
When five Wimbledon titles in one weekend changed British tennis
A decade after Andy Murray's 2016 men's singles title, we look at the legacy of the golden weekend where five Wimbledon trophies were won by British players.
'I see tourists pee in front of my house': The campervan problem on the Isle of Skye
The Isle of Skye is among the Highlands' popular destinations for thousands of the holidaymakers.
Two boys pulled from Venezuela earthquake rubble among 33 people rescued over weekend
With tens of thousands of people missing, relatives face another night waiting for news of loved ones as the crucial window for locating survivors closes.
Why is pregnancy sickness drug not easily accessible to all?
BBC journalist Linzi Kinghorn finds out why a pregnancy sickness drug is not always accessible on the NHS.
First dinosaur bone from Antarctica found in a drawer
The fossil, collected in Antarctica in 1985, is part of the tail of a beast called a Titanosaur.
US says it has agreed to 'stand down' after exchange of strikes with Iran
A series of strikes over the weekend saw the US and Iran accuse each other of violating the ceasefire agreement.
How population decline is exposing Germany's old divides
Decades after the fall of the Berlin Wall, a population slump in the east lays bare the existing divisions
Metallica donates £20,000 to city foodbank with 'empty shelves' after sell-out gig
Heavy metal legends Metallica have donated £20,000 to Cardiff food bank which is enough for 9000 meals through the charity.
Pakistani strikes kill dozens in Afghanistan
The Taliban government says civilians were killed, while Pakistan maintains they targeted militants.
The Papers: 'Burnham's 10-year mission' and 'Princess in Peaks condition'
Andy Burnham's upcoming policy speech and Catherine's Three Peaks Challenge lead Monday's papers.
Navy to build drone-equipped warships instead of replacing ageing destroyers
The government says it will invest in modern drone-equipped vessels in the upcoming defence investment plan.
Burnham to give mayors more power in 10-year plan to transform economy
He will say decision-making needs to be "pushed to regions and local communities", and will promise "good growth in every postcode".
Catherine completes Three Peaks Challenge to 'explore life beyond' cancer diagnosis
The Princess of Wales did the endurance event to raise awareness about "holistic healthcare" for cancer patients.