UN chief warns of risks of artificial intelligence
AI-enabled cyberattacks are already targeting critical infrastructure and UN peacekeeping and humanitarian operations, causing great human suffering, noted UN Sec-Gen Antonio…
Policy Matters
EU’s AI lobbying blitz gets lukewarm response in Asia
The bloc aims for its proposed AI Act to become a global benchmark on the booming technology the way its data protection laws have helped shape global privacy standards.
Pakistan’s growth to reach 5% in medium term with reforms and support: IMF
Last week, the global lender green-lit a $3 billion nine-month standby arrangement “to support the authorities’ economic stabilisation programme”.
Singapore looks elsewhere amid doubt over Indonesia’s green power exports
Indonesia reportedly has sent out mixed signals regarding the export of power from renewable sources.
Sustainable development goal targets to be put back in the spotlight
This comes at a time when various crises have led to a decline in optimism about achieving sustainable development growth.
Marcos signs Maharlika Investment Fund into law
The investment fund had drawn widespread criticism due to possible pitfalls of investments.
Majority of Korean firms show support for foreign labour: Survey
Major business lobby groups have submitted proposal to the government advocating increase of foreign workers.
Himachal rains and floods: No lessons learnt, it’s time to review highway, airport, hydro projects
Experts are unanimous that the tragedy has once again exposed the massive failure of the government in implementing the policies and their lack of vision for a sustainable…
India to push G-20 to raise share of taxes on firms where they earn ‘excess profits’: Officials
India’s proposal could temper optimism among G-20 members, such as Australia and Japan, that the meeting would make progress on a long-awaited overhaul of global corporate…
China’s new regulations on ‘self media’ further stifling creativity
Violations can result in posts being deleted, temporary suspension of account, or even a total ban from the platform.