Age of Astropolitics
January 23, 2024
Development asian news
Vietnam jumps into made-in-Asia generative AI race
HANOI/BEIJING/SEOUL -- Vietnam has joined the race in Asia to develop generative artificial intelligence programs that cater to local languages and cultures, as well as shedding dependency on services offered by U.S. tech groups.
Malaysia seeks place in EV ecosystem with battery development
KUALA LUMPUR -- Malaysia has built a solid reputation over four decades as a reliable manufacturer of products ranging from semiconductors to automobiles -- even producing a "national car" in 1985 through cooperation with Japan's Mitsubishi Motors.
World's 'forgotten conflicts' must not be left to grow unchecked
Regional conflicts in Africa and elsewhere have grown increasingly serious. The West has its hands full with the Russia-Ukraine war and discord in the Middle East, while Beijing and Moscow are reluctant to intervene in regional issues that do not directly affect their national interests. But allowing these crises to continue unchecked is dangerous, as it can lead to the spread of war crimes and other humanitarian problems.
Thailand's tallest office tower opens with green building status
BANGKOK -- Japanese developer Mitsubishi Estate has fully opened a 61-story office tower here in the Thai capital, seeking to bring in companies that are returning to in-person work.
India eyes ‘substantial’ tourism uptick from religious fervour amid Ayodhya Hindu temple opening
India is eyeing a boost in religious tourism following the inauguration of a Ram temple in the ancient city of Ayodhya, which is likely to pave the way for revamps of other pilgrimage spots and increase footfalls across the country.
Singaporean-Chinese teen who identified as white supremacist given restriction order under anti-terror law
A 16-year-old Singaporean student who identified as a white supremacist and aspired to conduct attacks against minority groups overseas was issued with a restriction order under the Internal Security Act in November 2023, the Internal Security Department (ISD) said on Wednesday.