Artificial intelligence (AI) models being developed by some of the world’s leading technology companies will be examined by government officials to make sure their use will not cause national security, safety or other societal harms, under a landmark new agreement.
TCFD progress report on climate-related financial disclosures ‘encouraging’
The conclusions of a new study on the progress of international efforts to encourage businesses to disclose climate-related financial information are encouraging, according to two climate risk and sustainable finance experts.
Japan, Philippines to boost defence ties amid China’s growing military presence in region
Japan and the Philippines have been seeking to boost trilateral defence ties with the US over China’s construction of islands with military infrastructure in nearby waters.
Israel-Gaza war: flashlights and patients in corridors – how an Indonesian hospital is struggling to function amid bombings
The Indonesian Hospital in Gaza, built in 2011 with US$8 million in donations from Indonesians, is running low on supplies as bodies pile up amid a manpower shortage.
Philippines must ‘speedily’ probe Rodrigo Duterte’s threat to ‘kill’ lawmaker, international group urges
The former president made the comment during a television interview, after legislator France Castro criticised his daughter’s handling of government funds.
Indonesia election 2024: as Jokowi ‘deserts’ nation’s ruling party, will voters be divided?
As the ruling PDI-P openly discusses a split from President Joko Widodo, there are doubts if the party can still retain its stronghold in parts of Java.
Indonesia to bank on G7 investment deal to make huge emission savings, in boost for green transition
The plan aims to restrict peak CO2 emissions from the power sector to 250 million tons, allowing Indonesia to generate 44 per cent of its energy from renewables by 2030.
Telecommunications regulatory landscape in Hong Kong
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) has one of the most sophisticated telecommunications markets in the Asia with a keen focus on providing the best telecom and network services in terms of efficiency, quality and price to its consumers.