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DeepSeek: A game changer in AI efficiency?
Business, Peter Hanbury and Jue Wang, Published on 20/03/2025
» DeepSeek, a Chinese artificial intelligence startup founded in 2023, has quickly made waves in the global industry. With fewer than 200 employees and backed by the quant fund High-Flyer ($8 billion in assets under management), the company released its open-source model, DeepSeek R1, one day before the announcement of OpenAI's $500-billion Stargate project in the United States.
AI: The next big thing for marketers
Business, Jackie Wang, Published on 06/10/2023
» This year, artificial intelligence (AI) has catapulted into the spotlight, with businesses and consumers alike eager to explore its new potential. Millions already use all kinds of AI technology to boost their creativity and productivity.
FDI to fuel a China-Asean shared future
Business, Giorgio Gamba and Mark Wang, Published on 13/06/2023
» In 2013, President Xi Jinping announced an initiative for China to work with Asean countries for a 21st century Maritime Silk Road to build a closer China-Asean community with a shared future.
The AIIB's transparency deficit
Asia focus, Korinna Horta and Wawa Wang, Published on 02/11/2020
» The Beijing-based Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) opened for business in 2016 and rapidly established itself as a major multilateral development institution. It aims to become the world's leading financier of large-scale infrastructure by 2021. But the bank first needs to raise its game regarding timely public disclosure of its projects' environmental and social risks.
AI Is a New Weapon in the Battle Against Counterfeits
Business, Jackie Snow, Published on 10/08/2020
» When Olivia Matthaei, a consignment store sales clerk, needs to check whether a designer handbag is authentic, she knows the drill. She grabs a custom camera with a microscope lens provided by Entrupy, a New York-based artificial-intelligence startup. The shape of a bulky battery pack, it pops onto an iPhone or iPod. She opens the Entrupy app and selects a brand from a list.
Engineering the future
Asia focus, Yu-hsiang Wang, Published on 27/04/2020
» For anyone looking to build a fulfilling career in the manufacturing industry, a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering and a master's in management represent a good way to prepare. It's an approach that has certainly paid off for Sandeep Nair.
Petty politics and Covid-19
Asia focus, Yu-hsiang Wang, Published on 20/04/2020
» Despite its proximity to China, Taiwan boasts one of the lowest Covid-19 infection rates in the world -- just 395 cases and six deaths in a population of 24 million -- thanks to its timely early response. Most students are still going to schools, restaurants are serving diners and people are working out in gyms.
Setting female talent free
Asia focus, Yu-Hsiang Wang, Published on 13/04/2020
» As more societies make efforts to create a fairer future for all their citizens, women are gaining better access to many domains previously dominated by men. However, great disparities still exist in the labour market, and much more must be done to unleash the talent suppressed under the patriarchy, say advocates for women.
Racism and fear in viral times
Asia focus, Yu-hsiang Wang, Published on 23/03/2020
» On Feb 24, a 23-year-old Singaporean student studying in the UK was attacked by two teenagers, the BBC reported. The selfies he took of his bloodied nose and swollen eyes went viral on social media, along with his description of the incident. The shocking images stirred widespread discussion among Asian communities online.
Taiwan's next steps
Asia focus, Yu-hsiang Wang, Published on 16/03/2020
» Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen has become well-known over the past four years for her firm stand against China's claims to the island republic, to the consternation of Beijing.