China can make unique contributions to global challenges: Bill Gates
China has an incredible mix of expertise and experience, as well as investment in scientific and technological innovation, Gates said.
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Kishida takes hands-on approach to revive domestic chipmaking
Kishida’s initiative to personally approach major companies is intended to revive the Japanese semiconductor industry and strengthen supply chains.
ADB urges Asean to boost life quality for faster recovery
The region's path to progress must increasingly focus on achieving success in reading, math, and science, better nutrition, and access to quality healthcare, noted the report of…
Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan keen to pursue projects with S’pore: President
The inking of agreements will create more economic opportunities for Singapore companies and open more doors in both markets, she said.
Domestic enterprises set their sights on overseas expansion opportunities
Perfect World, among the first of Chinese games companies to seek a global presence, has expanded its overseas markets in recent years.
China, Asean companies eye each other’s markets: UOB
Companies from Thailand and Singapore were the most interested in investing in the Chinese mainland market, according to the report.
Coffee tech start-ups keep VCs awake during tech winter
Experts say that profitability was the one thing these coffee tech companies had in common, which was what investors desired over mere growth.
G-7 sanctions on Russia may hit India’s diamond hub
Nine in 10 of the world’s diamonds are cut and polished in this bustling town in the western state of Gujarat.
Open borders revitalising Malaysia’s medical tourism
The nation’s borders fully reopened in April last year following the lifting of restrictions imposed since March 2020 due to the global pandemic.
China plans 18 AI hubs to spur socioeconomic development
The nation has actively addressed risks and challenges — such as the ethical governance of AI — that the new technology could bring about.