ECONOMY

HANNOVER MESSE spotlights artificial intelligence

HANNOVER – Germany’s most internationally renowned industrial trade fair, HANNOVER MESSE, opens its doors on March 31 (until April 4), with this year’s spotlight on artificial intelligence (AI) in industry. The event will showcase how AI technologies can optimize production processes, … Continue reading HANNOVER MESSE spotlights artificial intelligence

Baidu Expands AI Ambitions with Launch of Ernie 4.5

BEIJING – Chinese tech giant Baidu has announced the launch of two new artificial intelligence models, reinforcing its position in the fast-growing AI sector. The company introduced Ernie 4.5, an upgraded foundational model, and Ernie X1, a logic-focused model designed … Continue reading Baidu Expands AI Ambitions with Launch of Ernie 4.5

Singapore: Least Corrupt Country in Asia-Pacific region

SINGAPORE –  Singapore has reclaimed its position as the least corrupt country in the Asia-Pacific region, according to Transparency International’s latest Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) report. This marks the first time since 2010 that the Republic has earned this accolade, … Continue reading Singapore: Least Corrupt Country in Asia-Pacific region

Panama Withdraws from China’s Belt and Road Initiative

PANAMA CITY – Panama has officially announced its withdrawal from China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), a landmark move that reflects changing national priorities and evolving international alliances. Since joining the initiative in 2017, Panama had sought to benefit from … Continue reading Panama Withdraws from China’s Belt and Road Initiative