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Asean needs digital literacy boost
News, Published on 01/07/2024
» Digital technology advancements are constantly reshaping the world of work, necessitating significant reskilling to keep up with changing labour markets. According to the World Economic Forum's Future of Jobs Report 2023, approximately 44% of the existing workforce's skillsets are projected to undergo disruption within the next 5 years. Analytical thinking and creative thinking are amongst the skills considered most crucial, while systems thinking, artificial intelligence (AI), and big data are identified within the top ten growing skills.
Spain's twin city project ignites local democracy
Oped, Published on 26/06/2024
» In 1992, Barcelona, Spain, announced the creation of a new, 11th district of the city.
The target of 1.5C must prevail
Oped, Published on 26/06/2024
» The world is burning, and our political leaders are failing us. With temperatures rising at an alarming rate, it seems that anyone who believes it is still possible to limit global warming to 1.5° Celsius is in a rapidly shrinking minority.
Job reminder for the 'permanent five'
Oped, Kasit Piromya, Published on 26/06/2024
» Upon the victorious end to World War II for the Allied forces, the five victors -- namely the United States, the Soviet Union (later the Russian Federation), China (the nationalist government and later the communist government), the United Kingdom, and France -- drafted the Charter of the United Nations and established the Headquarters of the UN in New York City based on the generosity of the United States government and people.
Leadership call
Oped, Postbag, Published on 22/06/2024
» Re: "I'm not certain whether the conflicts (at the Royal Thai Police) will ever be solved", (InQuote, June 21) and "RTP probe lacks results", (Editorial, June 21).
Ripe time to allow AI whistleblowers speak out
News, Published on 18/06/2024
» Here's an AI advancement that should benefit all of us: It's getting easier for builders of artificial intelligence to warn the world about the harms their algorithms can cause -- from spreading misinformation and displacing jobs, to hallucinating and providing a new form of surveillance. But who can these would-be whistleblowers turn to? An encouraging shift toward better oversight is underway, thanks to changes in compensation policies, renewed momentum to speak out among engineers and the growing clout of a British government-backed safety group.
Thailand recharges Myanmar policy
News, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 18/06/2024
» At his first press briefing on Friday, Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa spoke at length about Thai foreign policy under his stewardship. He covered the whole gamut of revitalised diplomatic paths the country is on and will be making in a 43-slide PowerPoint presentation.
2% inflation targets wiggle room
News, Published on 11/06/2024
» This week's milestone G7 interest rate cuts dispel any notion that hitting 2% inflation targets spot on is a precondition for central bank moves or indeed sensible -- and may guide thinking on the Federal Reserve and Bank of England too.
Economic goals facing Mexico's new president
Oped, Published on 07/06/2024
» Mexico's first female president, Claudia Sheinbaum, will take office on Oct 1, and for at least the first half of her six-year mandate, the coalition of parties that brought her to power will have a majority in both houses of Congress.
Being protectionist and world leader isn't possible
News, Published on 31/05/2024
» President Joe Biden likes to call the United States "the indispensable nation". By that, he means that America is the only power simultaneously mighty and benevolent enough to preserve whatever is left of a liberal order -- one in which rules and multilateral institutions govern, among other things, a system of relatively free international finance and trade.