East Asia
Japan’s China Mission: Damage Control or Deeper Concessions?
Another week, another delicate diplomatic dance, and this time it’s *Japanese* lawmakers stepping onto the global stage with…
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Japan’s New Normal of Unprecedented Weather
Japan grapples with the aftermath of torrential rains, a stark reminder that even the most advanced societies are not immune to the effects of climate change.
2 months ago
Silicon Valley’s hardware blind spot
Is China's low-cost AI strategy a Trojan horse designed to undermine Silicon Valley's leadership, or a clever economic play that benefits everyone?
2 months ago
AI or real? BBC analyses viral China disaster videos
Forget the "information age." We've officially entered the age of manufactured reality, where what you see isn't necessarily what's happening. When a disas
2 months ago
Nvidia’s AI Edge: Summit Seals South Korea’s Future
As South Korea takes a bold step in AI, the Nvidia-SK Hynix deal sets the stage for a new era in technological advancements, promising widespread socio-economic benefits.
3 months ago
Japan’s AI gamble: A national plea or marketing ploy?
In a bold move, Japan is pitching its AI gamble as a national plea, but will it translate into innovation or protectionism?
3 months ago
Can China Leverage EV Success to Dominate Robotaxis?
China's aggressive push into the robotaxi market is changing the global landscape of urban transport, with the country's strategic industrial policy and supply chain advantage at the forefront.
3 months ago
Australia Navigates Tensions with China, Local Challenges
The intersection of politics, markets, and social issues in Australia is complex and multifaceted, with the country's path forward shaped by its ability to address these challenges.
3 weeks ago
South Korea’s $880bn bet on AI dominance sparks global tech war
As nations compete in an economic war over AI supremacy, South Korea leads the charge with an $880bn investment plan, but at what cost to the global tech landscape?
4 months ago
Climate Change Brings Unpredictable Weather to Europe and East Asia
The intersection of Weather and culture is a complex narrative that intersects with every aspect of our lives. Are we prepared to adapt to the new reality of extreme and unpredictable Weather?
4 months ago
Weather Unpredictability: A Growing Concern for the Globe
The unpredictable nature of weather has left its mark on the globe, with severe thunderstorms ravaging parts of Europe and east Asia, and climate change playing a significant role in these extreme weather conditions.
4 months ago
Lululemon apologises after Japanese drum row at Great Wall yoga event
What happens when cultural insensitivity meets global branding, as seen in the recent Lululemon fiasco at the Great Wall of China, where a Japanese drum wa
4 months ago
Lululemon apologises after Japanese drum row at Great Wall yoga event
As the world watches the unfolding drama of Lululemon's latest misstep, one thing is clear: cultural sensitivity is not just a nicety, it's a necessity in
4 months ago