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Open-source technology could lead to low-cost surveillance systems in the battle against this devastating fishing practice.
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EV adoption in Southeast Asia shows promise but more incentives needed to scale mobility across markets
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Despite strong growth in electric vehicle uptake over the past decade, Southeast Asia's transition remains uneven. Solutions such as carbon credits could provide an additional revenue stream to improve project bankability, amid evolving regulations and market demand.
Polisi & Kewangan
China-led AI bloc could narrow digital divide, expand global influence
As China launches the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organisation (WAICO) to support AI training in developing countries, academics offer contrasting views on how it could extend Beijing’s global influence, much like the Belt and Road, while warning how it may intensify rivalry with the US-led Pax Silica initiative.
Karbon & Cuaca
Pax Silica must not deepen inequality as the Philippines pursues AI ambitions, women in energy transition say
The United States-led partnership, that aims to position the country as a strategic hub for critical minerals, must embed climate justice, gender equity and community participation from the outset to ensure a just energy transition, warn women advocates.
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Race to deploy AI data centres in space raises safety concerns
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Thailand tightens data centre rules as AI boom strains power grid
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China’s clean technology dominance reshapes global net zero transition
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Singapore dominates Southeast Asia AI funding as investment surges
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Green bonds retain lead in Asia as sustainable debt market diversifies
Green debt still accounts for more than half of Asean+3 sustainable bonds, while issuance outside China rises despite … -
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Berita / Polisi & Kewangan
Philippine anti-online disinformation bill feared to threaten freedom of speech, as calls grow for AI governance
Media advocates urge lawmakers to prioritise instead a comprehensive framework for responsible AI use, with safeguards on transparency, …
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