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India’s deadly landslides expose country’s weak project planning: ‘disasters in the making’
While the extent of the disaster is hard to ascertain, media reports pin the death toll at more than 150, as rescuers wade through mud and debris looking for hundreds still missing.
Hong Kong can’t afford to lose out on generative AI
Such decisions were made by those companies themselves rather than the Hong Kong government. Unfortunately, the restrictions may be the result of a lack of communication, and misunderstandings between the private sector and the Hong Kong government.
Indonesia raises smoking age limit, bans single cigarette sales
Indonesia raised the minimum age limit for purchasing cigarettes to 21 from 18 as part of a series of changes to health regulations intended to curb the deadly habit in a country with one of the world’s highest smoking rates.
South China Sea row high on Quad agenda with ‘message’ aimed at Beijing
Observers point to encouraging initiatives relating to cyberspace, artificial intelligence and maritime security that also emerged from the talks, particularly a maritime legal dialogue to build expertise on international law.
Prabowo needs foreign allies and funding to realise Indonesia vision
Prabowo has come to power by virtue of what is known as “Prabowonomics”. It is an economic philosophy that envisages a larger share of welfare programmes in the national economy. This will require broadening the tax base, which might be challenging in a developing economy.
Heatwave withers lake, threatens rice crop in Malaysia’s north as climate crisis bites
The drought is being attributed to the 2023–2024 El Niño weather event, which at its peak was measured as one of the five strongest on record, resulting in widespread water shortages, flooding and other natural disasters across the globe.