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Author: Cecilia Lu (Cecilia Lu)

Air Pollution is Killing More People Than AIDS and Malaria Combined
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Air Pollution is Killing More People Than AIDS and Malaria Combined

A new report by the World Health Organization (WHO) paints a grim picture: unsafe air is the norm, not the exception, for most countries. The study, analyzing pollution levels across 134 nations, reveals a disturbing truth – only seven countries offer their citizens clean air to breathe. These fortunate few – Australia, Estonia, Finland, Grenada,...

Finland Holds Onto Happiness Crown: Report Unveils Shifting Landscape 
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Finland Holds Onto Happiness Crown: Report Unveils Shifting Landscape 

Finland reigns supreme yet again! The UN-sponsored World Happiness Report, published on Wednesday, declares Finland the happiest country on Earth for an unprecedented seventh year in a row. The Nordic region continues its dominance, with Denmark, Iceland, and Sweden following closely behind Finland in the coveted top 10 rankings. Meanwhile, a stark contrast emerges in...

Nvidia Enters the Humanoid Robot Race with Project GR00T
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Nvidia Enters the Humanoid Robot Race with Project GR00T

The battle for dominance in artificial intelligence (AI) has a new battleground: humanoid robots. As Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says, building the foundational models for these robots is “one of the most exciting problems to solve in AI today.” This rapidly growing field, however, is a double-edged sword, attracting both fervent investment and significant skepticism....

Tech Titans Apple and Google: An Unlikely AI Alliance in the Works?
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Tech Titans Apple and Google: An Unlikely AI Alliance in the Works?

In a surprising turn of events, tech giants Apple and Google, long-time rivals, might be joining forces on the cutting edge of artificial intelligence. Reports suggest Apple is in talks to license Google’s AI chatbot, Gemini, potentially integrating it into future iPhones. While neither company has confirmed the discussions, the news sent ripples through the...

China Opens Doors Wider to Foreign Investment, Seeking Growth and Innovation
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China Opens Doors Wider to Foreign Investment, Seeking Growth and Innovation

China is making a significant push to attract foreign investment by offering greater access to its markets. An action plan released by the government outlines a series of reforms aimed at boosting economic growth, technological advancement, and global competitiveness. The plan focuses on two key areas: shortening the negative list for foreign investment and implementing...

Shenzhen Races to Become Ultrafast Broadband Leader by 2024
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Shenzhen Races to Become Ultrafast Broadband Leader by 2024

Shenzhen is setting its sights on becoming a world leader in ultrafast broadband by the end of 2024. The city unveiled an ambitious action plan outlining its strategy to achieve this goal. The plan focuses on four key areas: expanding its 5G network, promoting data center construction, advancing satellite internet capabilities, and prioritizing applications for...

The Rise of Robot Workers: China in the Race for Humanoid Domination
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The Rise of Robot Workers: China in the Race for Humanoid Domination

The future belongs to robots, and China’s Robot Revolution is determined to be at the forefront of this transformation. While companies like Tesla have grabbed headlines with humanoid robots, China’s state-backed push promises a tidal wave of robotic workers unlike anything the world has seen. China’s Ambitious Roadmap In November 2023, the Chinese government laid out a...

China and Tony Seba: A Perfect Storm for Transportation as a Service (TaaS)?
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China and Tony Seba: A Perfect Storm for Transportation as a Service (TaaS)?

Futurist Tony Seba and his disruptive predictions have sent shockwaves through the transportation industry. His central theory hinges on the rapid rise of electric vehicles (EVs) and the subsequent decline of gasoline-powered cars, ultimately leading to a paradigm shift towards Transportation as a Service (TaaS). China, a global manufacturing powerhouse with a keen eye on...

Shenzhen and Fosun Pharma Join Forces to Fuel Biomedical Innovation
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Shenzhen and Fosun Pharma Join Forces to Fuel Biomedical Innovation

Renowned technological hub Shenzhen is strategically expanding its focus to solidify its position as a leader in healthcare manufacturing. To accelerate this growth, the city government is joining forces with Fosun Pharma, one of China’s biggest pharmaceutical producers, to establish a massive US$700 million healthcare fund. This 10-year initiative, spearheaded by the Shenzhen Guidance Fund...