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New law will consolidate China's social credit system

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CHINA

It outlines how the social credit system (SCS) will be pushed forward and become a deeply enmeshed part of China’s governance. The law is broadly conceived. It attempts to cover…

Greece will be slow to out sports and arts bullies

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GREECE

A wave of allegations of sexual abuse of vulnerable women by powerful men has extended into the Greek theatre. It follows the revelation by Sofia Bekatorou, a prominent Greek…

China's fintech development will become more strategic

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CHINA

After two years of crackdowns on the sector, this plan promises both consolidation and gradual development, with a particular focus on data and objectives related to the 'common…

Thai junta deepens repression amid king's challenge

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THAILAND

Interim Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha's government has already retained power for twice the length of the usual time between a coup and return to elected government…

China's AI plan lays foundation for long-term strength

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CHINA

China's AI development plans.

Singapore opts for pro-innovation governance of AI

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SINGAPORE

To this end, the city-state wants to leverage its well-developed infrastructure, skilled talent pool and thriving technology ecosystem. Industry partners have welcomed the…

Metaverse holds unknowable societal risks

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INTERNATIONAL

The metaverse -- immersive 3D virtual environments seen as the next disruptive iteration of the internet -- is attracting hype and investment in equal measure. Proto-metaverses…

The Supreme Court will foster US polarisation

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UNITED STATES

Although public confidence in the Court is falling, there is little chance that Congress will impose any structural changes, or even a code of conduct. Further conservative…

Egypt tourism sector will grow, dependent on security

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EGYPT

Mashat emphasised the importance of the event in the context of Cairo's recent initiatives to boost the tourism industry, long a pillar of the economy. Last November, the Ministry…

Health strike is unlikely to shape Kenya national vote

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KENYA

Public sector doctors have been on strike since early December citing multiple grievances including pay, conditions at facilities and lack of investment in the public health…