The Malaysian state of Sabah is determined to ramp up elephant conservation efforts. CNA looks at the challenges of protecting these mammals both in captivity and in the wild.Continue Reading
On March 16, Baidu unveiled China’s latest rival to OpenAI’s ChatGPT – ERNIE Bot (short for “Enhanced Representation through kNowledge IntEgration”). The “multi-modal” AI-powered chatbot can generate text, images, audio and video from a text prompt. However, ERNIE was poorly received by the public. Baidu’s Hong Kong-listed shares fell by 10% during the press conference, […]Continue Reading
JAKARTA – Highly regarded by the international financial community, Indonesian Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati may be the most valued member of President Joko Widodo’s Cabinet. But in recent weeks, her ministry has become embroiled in a widening corruption scandal that threatens to put a stain on her hard-won reputation. Beginning with a mid-ranking official […]Continue Reading
Users can save or invest for as low as US$2.26Â
Make app accessible to Mâsians, help them plan for retirement Advisonomics, a licensed financial planning firm, has partnered with Kakitangan.com to make the CashKu mobile app accessible to more Malaysians. Â
In a statement, the cloud payroll and HR software provider said both parties…Continue Reading
Scientists believe Istanbul’s next big earthquake is long overdue and it is not a question of if, but rather when. The devastating magnitude-7.8 earthquake that struck southern Turkey, killing tens of thousands and affecting millions in early February, has reminded Istanbul’s residents that they could be next. Beyond a lack of preparedness and a government seemingly incapable […]Continue Reading
Tech executives don’t get an easy ride before Congress, but Shou Zi Chew’s hearing was exceptionally bruising.Continue Reading
TikTok CEO Chew Shou Zi faced relentless questioning by US lawmakers for more than five hours, over the app’s alleged ties to China and its harmful content to teens.
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SHANGHAI: More than 400 people lost their billionaire status last year, most from China, as global monetary tightening, COVID-19 disruptions and Beijing’s crackdown on major tech companies hurt the super wealthy, a ranking of the world’s wealthiest showed. China lost 229 billionaires from the Hurun Global Rich List 2023, accountingContinue Reading
Two in five executives in Hong Kong expect to increase their headcount this year, according to KPMG’s survey of 1,300 professionals in Hong Kong and mainland China.Continue Reading
Depending on whom you ask, the short-form video app TikTok is where you watch goofy dances and makeup tutorials, or it’s a gravely sophisticated threat to US national security. Because TikTok is owned by a Chinese company, ByteDance – and because China is known to be interested in having its technology companiesContinue Reading