Tag: southeast
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Chinese phonemakers Oppo and Transsion seek growth in south-east Asia
[ad_1] Some of China’s leading smartphone makers are betting that a push into south-east Asia will pave the way for a recovery in sales next year as the return of Huawei heats up competition in their home market. Oppo held the global launch of two premium foldable smartphones, the Find N3 and N3 Flip, in…
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Can ‘Rewilding’ Come to Southeast Asia?
[ad_1] By: Gregory McCann Can so-called “re-wilding,” the process of allowing nature to take care of itself to repair damaged ecosystems and restore degraded landscapes, play a role in saving the planet? Surprisingly, across much of the Northern hemisphere, as countries get richer, citizens prioritize environmental conservation more, and higher productivity all… Read more [ad_2]…
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Take a ride on Edmonton’s new Valley Line LRT southeast
[ad_1] Article content Edmontonians won’t want to sleep on their chance to ride the new Valley Line southeast LRT when it opens for passengers on Saturday. Even if riders want some shut-eye, getting some aboard will be a challenge. Article content It’s mostly smooth sailing along the 13 kilometre trek, with exceptions. It’s a wobbly,…
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GreenLeaf prepares to open vertical farm in southeast Calgary
[ad_1] Breadcrumb Trail Links NewsLocal NewsLocal BusinessBusiness Frozen food company McCain Foods Ltd. had invested more than $65 million in GoodLeaf Foods as of 2021 and contributed to a recent round of investment that saw GoodLeaf raise $150 million Published Oct 21, 2023 • Last updated 31 minutes ago • 4 minute read The soon-to-be open…
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Getting To The Root Of Southeast Asia’s Cassava Concerns
[ad_1] Asian Scientist Magazine (Oct. 3, 2022) – Since 2020, the Covid-19 pandemic has caused almost 7 million deaths worldwide and long-term cardiorespiratory ailments for many others. But the human population is not the only one that suffers from fast-spreading diseases. Plants like cassava do too, and humans have good reason to take notice. Used…
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Southeast Asia’s Data Center Boom – The Diplomat
[ad_1] Advertisement American investment giant Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co (commonly known as KKR) recently acquired a 20 percent stake in Singtel’s regional data center unit, Digital InfraCo. The deal is worth around $800 million, which would put an overall valuation on Singtel’s data center business somewhere in the area of $4 billion. Singtel, which…
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5 careers emerging from Southeast Asia innovation trends in 2023
[ad_1] This article was first published on June 5, 2023. As we navigate through the midpoint of 2023, it is essential to reflect on the significant innovation trends shaping Southeast Asia’s landscape. These innovations are not just transforming the region’s business and economic environments but are also moulding future career opportunities for the next decade.…
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India’s Strengthening Energy Diplomacy With Southeast Asia – The Diplomat
[ad_1] Advertisement India is engaged in discussions with Southeast Asian nations, such as Singapore and Thailand, to facilitate the cross-border trade of renewable energy (RE) electricity. Plans include establishing grid connections both underwater and on land, contingent on cost factors. This initiative aims to significantly increase India’s cross-border electricity sales, which presently involve Nepal, Bangladesh,…
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Indonesian Raid Highlights the Criminal Economy of Chinese Online Scams in Southeast Asia
[ad_1] Indonesian police arrested 88 Chinese citizens on suspicion of being involved in cross-border internet scams following a tip-off from Chinese authorities. They are accused of running so-called romance scams, where they establish long-term online relationships with netizens in China in order to convince them to transfer money and other assets. The group (which includes five women)…
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Wang Yi Pushes Southeast Asian Diplomacy on the Sidelines of South Asia Expo – The China Global South Project
[ad_1] China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi is busy this week, with the China-South Asia Expo in Kunming providing a chance to expand China’s diplomatic outreach to Southeast Asian countries. As tensions simmer between China and other regional powers, Wang pursued meetings on the sidelines of the Expo and elsewhere. VIETNAM: Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu…