| By Eliana Pisons | OpenAI unveiled Sora, a groundbreaking AI video content generation system that’s creating both excitement and concern for its potential impact on technology, jobs, and society.
Business Climate Energy Environment ESG Global Warming
February 25, 2024
Defying the Energy Transition: ExxonMobil’s Standoff with Climate Defenders
| By Linyi Zheng | ExxonMobil launched a legal offensive against ESG advocacy investment institutions Arjuna Capital and Follow This to stifle the organizations’ emission reduction proposals.
Business China
February 21, 2024
Understanding China’s Latest LPR Cut and Its Implications
| By Linyi Zheng | China is intensifying efforts to stabilize the persistently sluggish real estate sector, lowering the 5-year loan prime rate to boost market confidence in the Chinese economy.
Climate Culture Environment Global Warming Japan
February 15, 2024
Record-Breaking Heatwave: Japan’s Traditional Culture Faces New Threats
| By Eliana Pisons | The record-breaking heatwave caused by climate destruction is disrupting the intricate dance of the seasons that holds deep cultural significance in Japan.
Business Google Innovation Microsoft Sustainability UK
February 14, 2024
Google Planning to Build London Data Center
| By Loc Le | Google announced on January 18th, 2024, via a blog post that the company would be investing $1 billion to build a new UK-based data center north of London.
China Technology USA
February 12, 2024
SMIC and Huawei Plan to Develop New 5nm Processor
| By Linyi Zheng | China’s largest chipmaker, SMIC, has set up a new semiconductor production line in Shanghai. The production line aims to mass-produce chips to support Beijing’s goal of achieving chip self-sufficiency.
Business China Mexico South Korea USA
February 10, 2024
Mexico Surpasses China as Top US Trading Partner
| By Xuan Zhong | U.S. Department of Commerce trade data reveals Mexico has surpassed China as the top source of imports for the US, representing a shift in trade dynamics.
AI EU Innovation Technology
February 7, 2024
EU Embraces AI to Achieve Digital Goals
| By Eliana Pisons | The EU has seen a significant surge in the adoption of AI among its firms with over a third of EU companies incorporating AI as the region works towards its digital goals.
China Crime Drugs USA
February 1, 2024
US and China Launch Bilateral Counternarcotics Working Group
| By Linyi Zheng | The US and China held the first meeting of the bilateral Counternarcotics Working Group to jointly combat global drug trafficking, following up on agreements President Biden and President Xi made in their 2023 summit.