AI in Southeast Asia: Muse or menace? How artists in the region are grappling with new technologies
SINGAPORE: From his home office in Manila, Mr Patrick Cabral has built a city.
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Japan sells itself as Global South’s China counterweight with whistle-stop tour of Africa, South Asia
As well as stepping up engagement, Tokyo’s aim is to narrow the development gap among countries in the Global South – a term for a loose grouping of developing nations – according to Céline Pajon, head of Japan research at the French Institute of International Relations’ Centre for Asian and Indo-Pacific Studies in Paris.
Brazil’s Lula invites Japan’s prime minister to eat his country’s meat, and become a believer
SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Friday welcomed Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on his first visit to the country, with the two meeting in the capital of Brasilia and the South American leader pushing his counterpart to buy his country’s beef.
How greater EU autonomy can boost relations with China
Macron’s overall strategy reflects the inclination for Europe to autonomously manage ties with China, independent of the United States. Amid uncertainties in US politics, Europe now hesitates to prioritise Washington’s interests over its own, signalling a noteworthy shift.
Solomon Islands ‘locks in’ China ties with another pro-Beijing leader as bilateral security pact still rankles
On Thursday, the lawmakers picked Jeremiah Manele as their prime minister, who beat his opponent Matthew Wale in a 31-18 count. He succeeded Manasseh Sogavare, who was also seen as a staunch supporter of China.
A Chinese debt trap? Sri Lanka’s Hambantota port set to debunk narrative with its success
Because of its strategic location, Hambantota was perceived by some Indian and American commentators as a gateway exploited by China for military purposes.
Apple announces largest-ever $110 billion share buyback as iPhone sales drop 10%
Apple shares climbed 7% in extended trading on Thursday after the iPhone maker reported fiscal second-quarter earnings that topped estimates and announced an expanded stock buyback program.
Chinese overcapacity doesn’t square with the facts
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