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Biden aims to wrest influence from China in Pacific islands

U.S. President Joe Biden is set to host leaders of Pacific island nations with an aim of countering China’s ever-growing influence, proffering goodies ranging from an American soccer experience to shiny new embassies. The summit of leaders from the 18-member Pacific Islands Forum will take place Monday and Tuesday, one year after the first meeting,

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Starbucks adds to the Disney magic

LAST Saturday, an exciting collaboration was unveiled in Kuala Lumpur that will delight fans of both Starbucks and The Walt Disney Company Southeast Asia. This unique partnership is set to craft an unforgettable Starbucks experience, complete with a fresh selection of Disney-inspired merchandise and chic lifestyle accessories that are bound to evoke cherished memories for

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PEZA affirms sustainability commitment | The Manila Times

THE Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) has affirmed its commitment toward green sustainability, targeting to implement environmental, health and safety programs in the country’s economic zones (ecozones). “According to Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., climate change is now an important criterion in our integral national policies, in planning, decision-making, up to the implementation of programs.

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‘Exceptional’ tentative deal: Hollywood writers strike breakthough

KEY POINTS Writers Guild of America members will vote on a proposed deal that could end a months-long strike. The union says the proposed agreement would bring “meaningful gains and protections for writers”. But talks have not yet resumed between studios and striking actors. Union leaders and Hollywood studios have reached a tentative agreement to

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wildfire: The threat of wildfires is rising. So is new artificial intelligence solutions to fight them

Wildfires fueled by climate change have ravaged communities from Maui to the Mediterranean this summer, killing many people, exhausting firefighters and fueling demand for new solutions. Enter artificial intelligence. Firefighters and startups are using AI-enabled cameras to scan the horizon for signs of smoke. A German company is building a constellation of satellites to detect

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Western companies take slow steps towards China ‘de-risking’

Western companies are slowly insulating their China operations from the mounting tensions over trade and geopolitics between Beijing and the west, as governments call for increased “de-risking”. The notion, which has replaced the radical “decoupling” as a diplomatic buzzword this year, is a sign that the west is seeking a less antagonistic approach to managing

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