China Learns a Lesson From the Syrian Debacle

Yuhang Lin, a designer at Dentsu Creative in Shanghai since August 2023, is creatively influenced by his childhood love for sketching martial arts scenes and Chinese novels. His innovative project in London involved redesigning the Tube's floor as a virtual reality football pitch, promoting respectful behavior. Lin admires the alternate reality game campaign for The Dark Knight and is inspired by Kobe Bryant’s work ethic. His dream dinner guest is Elon Musk, and as a...

Hong Kong's six giant pandas have been transformed into tour guides in the Tourism Board's new promotional video, aimed at encouraging locals to invite friends to explore the city's sights. The video features cartoon versions of the pandas as they engage in various Hong Kong experiences such as dining at cha chaan teng and visiting museums. The release of the video coincided with authorities announcing the highest non-mainland Chinese visitor numbers in November since the...

The exponential growth of digital services in the region has led to increased data sharing across industries, supported by advancements in machine learning, IoT, and AI. Singapore's data protection laws and the launch of the PET Sandbox by IMDA and PDPC aim to promote secure data sharing. Aboitiz Group's Parlay platform facilitates data exchange while prioritizing data privacy, allowing organizations to develop high-value DSAI solutions and explore new possibilities through cross-industry collaboration. Full Article

US and Arab mediators are working tirelessly in Cairo to broker a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, aiming to pause the 14-month-old conflict in Gaza and secure the release of hostages and Palestinian prisoners. Despite narrowing some gaps, differences persist as airstrikes in Gaza claimed the lives of at least 13 Palestinians, with homes destroyed in Jabalia and Gaza City. Talks continue as violence escalates in the region. Full Article

The United Nations Development Program has been instrumental in strengthening Mongolia's democracy, civil society, and development through various initiatives over the past 50 years. Matilda Dimovska, the current UNDP resident representative in Mongolia, leads the organization's operations in the country. UNDP has played a key role in supporting Mongolia's transition to a market economy, democracy, and accountability, with projects like establishing Khas Bank and Gobi Cashmere factory. The organization also focuses on promoting renewable energy...

South Korean authorities arrested retired military intelligence commander Noh Sang-won for his alleged role in President Yoon Suk-yeol's failed attempt to impose martial law, revealing a network of loyalists involved in the self-coup. Noh, former head of the Defence Intelligence Command, was taken into custody after refusing to attend a court hearing on evidence tampering and fleeing charges. Opposition lawmakers claim Noh assisted Defence Minister Kim Yong-hyun in drafting the martial law decree, which was...