T In a significant escalation of tensions between the United States and China, Beijing has imposed sanctions on 13 American companies in direct response to the U.S. approving arms sales to Taiwan. The U.S. recently authorized two defense packages totaling $385 million, which include critical components for F-16 fighter jets and communication support systems. This…
Taiwan’s Digital Ministry has recently issued a directive urging government departments to avoid using DeepSeek’s AI service, citing significant national information security risks. The ministry highlighted concerns over cross-border transmission and information leakage, emphasizing that using DeepSeek’s technology could endanger the country’s sensitive data.
In a significant move aimed at bolstering regional security, Japan has granted 1.6 billion yen ($10.6 million) to the Philippines to enhance its naval capabilities. This financial aid comes in the wake of escalated tensions in the South China Sea, particularly following an incident where the China Coast Guard was reported to have harassed Philippine…
Economic fears fuel support for hostile actions was notably higher among younger respondents, with 53% of those aged 18 to 34 approving such measures. This trend underscores a growing frustration and a lack of hope for the future, particularly among the younger generation.
As Finance Secretary Ralph Recto announced, the Philippines is set to significantly return to the offshore debt market in the first half of 2025, with potential issuances of global and euro bonds. This move aims to bridge the country’s budget deficit.
Meta DEI programs are being canceled. Read the memo Meta, the tech giant behind Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, has announced a significant shift in its corporate policies by disbanding its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs. This decision, communicated through an internal memo by Janelle Gale, Meta’s Vice President of Human Resources, marks a departure…
In a groundbreaking advisory, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy has called for cancer warning labels on alcohol, highlighting the significant link between alcohol consumption and cancer. Murthy’s advisory reveals that nearly one million preventable cancer cases in the U.S. over the last decade are attributed to alcohol consumption2. Additionally, about 20,000 people die each year…
In a significant policy shift, Meta has announced the termination of its third-party fact-checking program. Instead, the social media giant plans to implement a community notes program, which will be written and managed by users—mirroring a similar initiative by X (formerly Twitter).
