AI index ranking reflects China’s strength in AI governance
The index revealed that China, with a score of 68.5, ranks second overall among the 14 evaluated countries, with the United States heading the table with a score of slightly above…
Policy Matters
China, US are taking baby steps to cooperate on AI. What’s at stake?
Global cooperation on AI remains in its infancy, even as the technology has advanced, and harmful applications are already widespread in the form of deepfakes, scams and…
China’s new visa-free travel opens ‘big door’ to Asean region
The Chinese market has long been the biggest source of tourists for Asean countries — as the region is not only geographically close, but has strong cultural and economic ties…
Slashing pensions a brave move but Malaysia government risks ‘political suicide’, say analysts
Pension payments for more than 900,000 retired civil servants are expected to cost the government over RM32 billion (US$6.7 billion) in 2024, accounting for more than 10 per cent…
South Korea government urges restraint as junior doctors plan joint action
Prime Minister Han Duck-soo urged junior doctors to reconsider taking their gowns off, saying that citizens would have to bear the brunt of collective action.
PM Srettha ready to listen to all opinions on digital wallet scheme
PM Srettha, who doubles as the finance minister, said the move was in response to suggestions from the National Anti-Corruption Commission and the Council of State, which is the…
Trainee doctors of 5 major Korean hospitals to submit resignations en masse by Monday
The decision came after representatives of the trainee doctors ended an emergency meeting earlier in the day, according to the Korea Intern Resident Association.
Ministry downplays risk of doctors’ strike despite growing calls for action
Earlier, fourth-year students at Hallym University’s College of Medicine in Chuncheon, announced their joint decision to take a one-year leave of absence in protest of the…
AI in Bangladesh’s public policy
While discussions often centre on productivity and employability, public policy, a crucial component of governance, has not received as much focus.
Union ministers hold third round of talks with farmers as stir enters third day
As the ‘Delhi Chalo’ march entered its third day, farmers continued their protest on interstate borders between Punjab and Haryana demanding higher minimum crop prices and…