Opinion

In the dimly lit corridors of international business, far from the glaring eyes of the world, Samsung and SK Hynix, South Korea‘s semiconductor giants, have embarked on a covert mission, channeling a staggering $52 billion into the depths of China. This clandestine endeavor threatens to alter the course of global geopolitics, with a battle taking place not on the battlefield …

Artificial Intelligence (AI), the intelligence of machines or software, is gaining momentum in the Philippines. Filipino workers have also started adopting AI at work. AI offers various benefits but it also has certain negative effects on workers.  A 2023 study conducted by The Economist Impact revealed that 42% of Filipino employees want to learn AI to excel in their careers. …

In a clandestine diplomatic ballet, South Korea teeters on the precipice of “existential threats” as it traverses the murky waters of potential arms dealings between Russia and North Korea, all against the backdrop of the Ukraine conflict. Professor Park Won-gon, an enigmatic political scientist from Ewha University in Seoul, warns of the ominous red line Russia must not cross. The …

China’s youth unemployment rate has been increasing rapidly in recent years. Many people in China also tend to avoid overwork and consumerism. Can China’s soaring unemployment rate impact the economy? China’s youth unemployment rate is a result of hypercompetitive work environments.  In June, China’s youth unemployment rate reached a record high of 21.3 per cent. China’s economic recovery has also …

In recent times, the international media landscape has painted a perplexing picture of China’s economy, suggesting it’s on the brink of collapse. But beneath the sensational headlines lies a complex web of cognitive warfare, disinformation, and a relentless attempt to reshape global perceptions. So, why are these myths persisting? Cognitive Warfare: A New Frontier Cognitive warfare has emerged as a …

A severe decline in the Chinese real estate market in recent times has had a knock-on effect on other industries, particularly foreign property investments. Due to several circumstances, such as a lengthy real estate crisis,  dwindling family wealth growth, and an unsteady profitable terrain, property investing, which was preliminarily a popular choice for accumulating wealth, has lost its appeal.  Due …

In the tumultuous theater of global geopolitics, the South China Sea once again takes center stage, but this time, the script is far from ordinary. With Beijing’s audacious ten-dash line stealing the limelight and the Philippines conducting a multi-billion-dollar military makeover, a storm of intrigue swirls around the resupply mission to the enigmatic BRP Sierra Madre. This grounded warship, left …

In today’s fast-paced artificial intelligence (AI) landscape, OpenAI’s ChatGPT has become a household name. This powerful machine is renowned for giving precise answers to a wide range of questions and making information easily digestible.  But despite its global popularity, there’s an obstacle for AI enthusiasts in Asia – ChatGPT isn’t available in three asian countries. Today, we’ll explore the reasons …

The common Filipinos are paying the cost of the plastic waste problem as the Philippines lack the proper infrastructure to process it. Many households are doing their part to lessen the problem, but more needs to be done at the governmental level. Local government units (LGUs) are spending huge amounts of money to manage plastic waste.  Miko Alino, an executive …

On Wednesday, China’s Premier Li Qiang issued a plea for major powers to exercise restraint and prevent the emergence of a “new Cold War,” with an implicit reference to the United States. This call came as high-level officials from Asia and the U.S. gathered in Indonesia for diplomatic discussions. China has expressed concerns about the formation of the U.S.-backed alliances …