Apple CEO Tim Cook Explores Investment Opportunities in Southeast Asia During ASEAN Tour
Apple CEO Tim Cook visiting Indonesia on April 17, 2024 (Photo by BAY ISMOYO / AFP) Apple CEO Tim Cook visited Southeast Asia (ASEAN) last week. The main destination is “Vietnam” and then fly across Thailand to Indonesia. and then Singapore Everywhere Tim Cook visits, there is significant activity. Announce investment in that country, which […]
Building an Interconnected Digital “Belt and Road”: The Evolution of China-ASEAN Digital Cooperation
2023: Celebrating 10 Years of the “Belt and Road” Initiative By Nie Yue, Editor As we approach the 10th anniversary of the “Belt and Road” initiative, we reflect on the remarkable progress made over the past decade. China’s influence and connectivity have expanded significantly, and trade and investment have flourished. The joint efforts to build […]
Guangxi Teachers Sow Technological Fire in ASEAN to Deepen Chinese Manufacturing Development
Guangxi Teachers Pave the Way for Chinese Manufacturing in ASEAN By Lin Xin A lack of skilled professionals in ASEAN countries has prompted Guangxi to dispatch teachers in an effort to foster talent and deepen Chinese manufacturing in the region. “As China’s manufacturing ventures overseas, it is crucial to establish cooperation in cultivating skilled professionals. […]
Myanmar Pro-Democracy Leader Aung San Suu Kyi Denied Outside Medical Treatment by Military Junta
Imprisoned Myanmar pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi, aged 78, is reportedly battling illness and has urgently sought medical attention from an external doctor, only to be promptly denied by the country’s military junta. Sources revealed this distressing information on Wednesday, shedding light on Suu Kyi’s deteriorating health condition. Amid her confinement, Suu Kyi has […]
The Increasing Presence of Chinese Fishing Vessels Threatens Security in South China Sea
Increasing Number of Chinese Fishing Vessels Threaten Security of Oil-Rich Reed Bank, Says Philippine Military Manila, Philippines – The Philippine military has expressed grave concerns over the alarming surge in the presence of Chinese fishing vessels in the disputed waters of the South China Sea. In particular, the security of the oil and gas-rich Reed […]
Discover the Fascinating Slogans of ASEAN Countries – What Do They Mean?
Thailand: Beyond the Word ‘Amazing’ When one thinks of Thailand, the word “Amazing” inevitably comes to mind. It has become synonymous with the country’s long-standing tourism slogan, effectively capturing the essence of Thailand’s allure. However, there is more to Thailand’s tourism slogans than meets the eye. Beyond our borders, within the ASEAN community, each country […]
Mainland Banks Plunge on Goldman Sachs Downgrade
Mainland Banks Plummet on Hong Kong Stock Market Shanghai/Hong Kong – In a significant development, mainland banks experienced a sharp decline in the Hong Kong stock market on Thursday. The cause for concern was sparked by Goldman Sachs’ decision to downgrade its investment positions regarding Agricultural Bank of China and several others. On the 5th […]
Angle: “Sunlight blocking” research in developing countries, new NGO funding | Reuters
Oslo (8th Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Scientists in developing countries recently received new funding to study potentially dangerous ways to slow global warming. The method is “solar geoengineering,” which means artificially blocking sunlight by releasing reflective chemicals into the atmosphere, such as sulfur particles, similar to volcanic plumes. I’m trying to cool the earth. Also […]
Column: China enters an era of population decline, and depending on policies, a bright future | Reuters
HONG KONG (Reuters Breakingviews) – For decades, foreign companies and investors have flocked to China in search of cheap labor and new markets. Sometimes this is due to lax worker protections and environmental regulations. With China’s decision to hand over the world’s most populous position to India, some capitalists are considering whether Indonesia or rather […]
UNHCR asks all countries to support Rohingya refugees to drift at sea | Reuters
On December 27, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) called on countries to provide aid to the Rohingya Muslim minority adrift at sea. A boat with Rohingya refugees. From video taken off the coast of Aceh, Indonesia in December 2021. Photo provided (2022 REUTERS/Aditya Setiawan) PIDI, Indonesia (Reuters) – The United Nations High […]
