Celebrating Thai New Year with Joy and Tradition
BANGKOK – The Songkran Festival, Thailand’s exuberant water carnival, is a cherished marker of the Thai New Year. From the 1st to 21st of April, the streets come alive with a spirited celebration where spirituality meets a soaking wet revelry. … Continue reading Celebrating Thai New Year with Joy and Tradition
Unleashing Europe’s AI Potential
BRUSSELS — The European business landscape is undergoing a silent revolution – one fueled by artificial intelligence (AI). According to a groundbreaking report, one-third of European businesses have embraced AI, marking a 32% growth rate since last year. If this … Continue reading Unleashing Europe’s AI Potential
China: A Strategic Blueprint for Foreign Investment
BEIJING — The General Office of the Chinese State Council has unveiled a comprehensive action plan aimed at propelling the nation’s high-level opening up and fostering an environment conducive to foreign investment. With more than 30 strategic measures spanning five … Continue reading China: A Strategic Blueprint for Foreign Investment
Apple’s AI Acquisition Spree: A Strategic Move
CUPERTINO, CA – In a remarkable feat, Apple has quietly amassed an impressive portfolio of AI startups, acquiring more than 30 companies in 2023 alone. This staggering number surpasses the acquisitions made by any other tech giant, including Google, Meta … Continue reading Apple’s AI Acquisition Spree: A Strategic Move
Japan Book Studies: Joy in Political Participation
TOKYO – What motivates people to get involved in politics in their free time? How can they derive pleasure from it? In this new book publication (in German), DIJ political scientist Sebastian Polak-Rottmann analyses how people in rural Japan try … Continue reading Japan Book Studies: Joy in Political Participation
Phuket: Largest Leisure Property Market
PHUKET/THAILAND – Phuket has seen an unprecedented onslaught of overseas buyers transform the island into the largest leisure-branded residential real estate market in the world. The current supply of branded properties has now eclipsed a staggering USD2.3 billion (THB80 billion) … Continue reading Phuket: Largest Leisure Property Market
Apple plans AI collaboration with Baidu for iOS 18
CUPERTINA/BEIJING – The rumor mill is churning: Apple is said to be planning an AI collaboration with the Chinese company Baidu for iOS 18. Baidu shares have already risen after Chinese media reported talks between Apple and the Chinese tech … Continue reading Apple plans AI collaboration with Baidu for iOS 18
China’s C919 Passenger Jet Premieres at Singapore Airshow
SINGAPORE – China’s ambitious challenger to Airbus and Boeing’s passenger jets, the C919, has made its international debut at the Singapore Airshow. Manufactured by the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC), the C919 aims to disrupt the dominance of Western … Continue reading China’s C919 Passenger Jet Premieres at Singapore Airshow
ASEAN: Navigating Challenges and Opportunities
SINGAPORE – The ASEAN Economic Community (AEC), a vision of regional economic integration, has embarked on a transformative journey. In their latest book, “Reimagining the ASEAN Economic Community” (Trends in Southeast Asia 2024 No. 7), authors Julia Tijaja, Simon Tay, … Continue reading ASEAN: Navigating Challenges and Opportunities
Xiaomi’s Foray into the Electric Vehicle Market: The SU7
BEIJING — Chinese tech giant Xiaomi has officially entered the electric vehicle (EV) market with its debut model, the Xiaomi SU7. This move marks a significant expansion beyond smartphones and other consumer electronics for the company. Let’s delve into the … Continue reading Xiaomi’s Foray into the Electric Vehicle Market: The SU7