Alibaba CEO Eddie Wu warns of being ‘displaced’
Signage at the Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. booth at the Smart China Expo in Chongqing, China, on Monday, Sept. 4, 2023. Qilai Shen | Bloomberg | Getty Images Alibaba needs …
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Baidu launches more AI apps after Ernie chatbot gets public approval
Baidu has launched a slew of AI applications after its Ernie chatbot received public approval. Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images BEIJING – Chinese tech giant Baidu announced more …
China says the best way to ‘de-risk’ is to restore stability with the U.S.
U.S. President Joe Biden having a virtual meeting with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping from the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on November 15, 2021. Mandel …
India Chandrayaan-3 moon mission lands on lunar surface
India staked new claim as a national superpower in space, landing its Chandrayaan-3 mission safely on the moon’s unexplored south pole on Wednesday. The Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft launched last month and …
Southeast Asia turns to alternative meats as fight against climate change ramps up
Packages of “Impossible Burger” and Beyond Meat sit on a shelf for sale on November 15, 2019 in New York City. Vegetarian alternatives to burgers and sausages are enjoying a …
The 10 most expensive travel destinations in the world? See the list
Looking to splurge on your next vacation? The travel website FloridaPanhandle.com analyzed costs in 100 popular vacation spots, looking into average prices for accommodations, transportation, food and attractions. Here are …
ASEAN moves closer to economic unity with new regional payments system
Indonesian President Joko Widodo makes a speech during the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Foreign Minister’s Meeting in Jakarta, Indonesia on July 14, 2023. Murat Gok | Anadolu Agency …
Substituting cryptocurrency for gold exposure may be a costly mistake
Viewing cryptocurrency as “digital gold” may be a mistake. State Street Global Advisors’ George Milling-Stanley, whose firm runs the world’s largest gold exchange-traded fund, believes cryptocurrency is no substitute for …
Visiting Ho Chi Minh City and the Mekong Delta
I wanted a place with great weather, interesting culture, fantastic food and friendly people — and with plenty to see in a week. So I picked Vietnam, traveling from Ho …
U.S. climate envoy John Kerry hints at potential Xi-Biden meeting
U.S. special presidential envoy for climate, John Kerry, said U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping could meet later in 2023. Florence Lo | Afp | Getty Images …