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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…

China’s economic targets will get trickier to achieve

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CHINA

The GDP growth target of 5% and the urban job creation target of 12 million are unchanged from last year, but harder to achieve as the post-pandemic rebound fades and large-scale…

China doubles down on protectionism at third plenum

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CHINA

Despite pressure for bold reforms to address a slowing economy and geopolitical tensions, the document largely repeated existing messaging, suggesting that conservatives won out…

G7 may converge around some key EU rules

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INT

INT: G7 may converge around some key EU rules

ASEAN AI Guide is a modest but notable step

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ASEAN

ASEAN's first attempt to formulate a stand-alone framework on artificial intelligence (AI), the guide is non-binding and covers AI systems broadly rather than focusing on…

South Korea’s ruling party is at risk of poll defeat

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SOUTH KOREA

Yoon’s gaffes and misjudgements have cost him support ahead of the polls, although turnout and the impact of third parties remain possible swing factors.

China's presence in Central America will strengthen

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CENTRAL AMERICA

Nicaraguan lawmakers approved a Chinese loan for a new airport last month, negotiations with Honduras over an FTA are progressing and the new government of Guatemala -- Taiwan’s…

Japan’s prime minister will face multiple obstacles

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JAPAN

Kishida outlined an economic stimulus package promising growth and the strengthening of supply capabilities, as well as the promotion of large-scale investment in semiconductors…

China eyes economic gains with AI standards

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CHINA

The document calls for the publication of standards in over 50 areas by 2026, in an effort to steer the development of this emerging technology and its industrial applications…

Shrinking workforce will dent East Asia’s economies

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EAST ASIA

Persistently low fertility rates mean that the next decade will see ‘super-aged’ societies not just in China but also in other key East Asian economies, including Hong Kong…