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(VIDEO) April 29, 2024 “Above-The-Fold” (No. 2024-9) Mainichi Shimbun quick overview of Japanese news 毎日新聞一面大纏めて <Mainichi Shimbun>, is located on the progressive Left, Mainichi is the only Japanese newspaper company to have won a Pulitzer Prize for the 1960 photograph "Tokyo Stabbing", which captured the political assassination of socialist political leader Inejiro Asanuma. Summary points: - [1] “3 House of Representatives by-elections, (ruling conservative) Liberal Democratic Party total defeat due to “politics and money” headwinds, in Tokyo, Shimane, Nagasaki by CDP 衆院3補選　自民全敗　政治とカネ　逆風　東京・島根・長崎　立憲制す 🔹(Lede) The first national election since the LDP faction's political fund-raising party slush fund scandal came to light, with three by-elections for the House of Representatives in Tokyo's 15th district, Shimane's 1st district, and Nagasaki's 3rd district voting taking place on the 28th. LDP defeated, Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan wins. - [2] “U.S. universities, waves of protests, clashes, arrests over attacks on Gaza” ガザへの攻撃、米国の大学、抗議の波、衝突、逮捕 🔹(Lede) There have been a series of protests against Israeli forces' attacks on the Gaza Strip in the Palestinian Autonomous Region at universities across the United States. - [3] “Prepare for disasters on your GW trip” GW旅先の災害　備えを 🔹(Lede) During the long Golden Week holiday season, many people will be traveling or returning home to their hometowns. What kind of preparations can you make if a disaster strikes while traveling or on the move? Key words: 補選 hosen [by-election] 逆風 gyakufu [reverse winds] 制すseisu [control] 不戦敗 fusenpai [loss by default] 抗議の波 kougi no nami [wave of protests] 加熱 kanetsu[heated up] GW [Golden Week Holiday] 備えを sonaeo [be prepared] #Japaneselanguage #Japanese #Japan #elections #gaza #israel #palestine #mainichishimbun

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The number of new companies has collapsed, and venture capital fundraising has gone to near zero. Will the recent equity market correction turn things around?  https://lnkd.in/gNr6hTzy #disappearing #china #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #declining #number #newcompanies #collapsing #venturecapital #fundraising #weakening

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What does a flying taxi look like today? Guangzhou-based EHang Holdings has received permission to conduct test flights of its air taxi in several cities in China. The first commercial model EH216 was personally tested by the corporation's vice president Dong Wang. According to him, this two-seater copter is designed for short-distance flights and sightseeing ⤴️ ⚙️ Specifications • Maximum speed: 130 km/h. • Power reserve: up to 35 km. • Maximum flight time: about 21 minutes. • Flight altitude: up to 3000 m. • Number of propellers: 16 pieces. 💰 How much does such an air car cost? The air taxi will be sold abroad for $410,000, and in China its price will be reduced to $330,000. 📍 The route is built... The EH216 is automated. When passengers set the coordinates of the final flight point, the planning system builds a route on the server and then uploads it to the taxi autopilot. A person does not need to participate in the control. Special sites will be required for takeoff and landing. EHang Holdings has already announced plans to build them in major cities in China. 🔛 The EH216 is equipped with an autopilot system that uses AI to process data on location, speed, and the environment. 🔛 The air taxi uses many sensors, including cameras and radars, which allows it to recognize other aircraft or buildings and make decisions based on this information. 🔛 AI analyzes traffic and weather data to optimize routes. This helps reduce travel time and improve energy efficiency.

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GDP PPP in 2023 & forecast to 2026 🇲🇨🇹🇭🇻🇳 Via ASEAN Megacity GDP PPP stands for Gross Domestic Product at Purchasing Power Parity. It is an economic metric that adjusts a country's GDP to reflect the cost of living and the relative value of goods and services in that country compared to others. GDP PPP: GDP at PPP adjusts a country’s GDP to account for differences in price levels between countries. It provides a better comparison of living standards and economic productivity because it eliminates distortions caused by currency exchange rates. Why is GDP PPP Important? Living Standards: It gives a more accurate representation of what people can actually afford in different countries. Global Comparisons: It enables fairer comparisons of economies, especially between developed and developing countries. Policy Decisions: Governments and organizations use it to assess economic potential and allocate resources. Data Source: The World Bank, IMF #ASEANurbanist #Admin_Bin

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🚨Why I Call CBDC "Fiat on Steroids" 🚨 Via Efrat Fenigson Consider Thailand's recent move: using CBDC for economic "stimulus" by creating billions of fresh fiat money out of nothing. This initiative aims to airdrop "free" CBDC to 50 million low-income earners, presenting it as an altruistic, socialistic gesture. But injecting more fiat into the system doesn't change it—it feeds the beast. Adding to the concern, features like geo-fencing and expiry dates highlight how governments can and will abuse this technology once they have it. #CBDC is truly fiat on steroids. 📺 Watch the full keynote presentation: [https://lnkd.in/g3-G-sS2) #DigitalCurrency #Economics #FiatMoney #FinancialSystem #CryptoRegulation #BlockchainTechnology #Thailand #FiscalPolicy #CBDCConcerns Stay vigilant. 🌍

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#Planet vs. #plastics: how did we get here? By Michael Lim Ubac Moving into High Gear Imagine that you're living in the era known as the #Plasticene, defined by the ubiquitous presence of plastics in every aspect of your life. The variety of plastic products is vast, ranging from large drums and containers to furniture, toys, clothing, utensils, wrappers, and even #microplastics that end up in your drinking water and the food chain itself. Does it sound familiar to you? According to EarthDay.org, a nonprofit organization that has been working to protect the planet since 1970, we are already living in the Plasticene era. “Microplastics are impossible to avoid. Since the 1950s when plastic first started appearing in our lives, we have been forced fed the idea that they make our lives better—plastics were almost good enough to eat,” said an EarthDay.org’s report titled, “Babies vs. Plastics.” “Our reliance on plastics could be the biggest gamble in the story of #human #health, in #history. We are ingesting and inhaling microplastics. They are everywhere,” warned EarthDay.org president Kathleen Rogers. The report highlighted the documented bioaccumulation of microplastics inside the human body. “Evidence is mounting that plastics, microplastics, and their additive chemicals pose potentially serious health risks to humans, with babies and infants being particularly vulnerable,” it said. (Access the full report at https://lnkd.in/ga_twQh2.) #Children are at risk for developing #ADD, behavioral and #developmental issues, endocrine disruption, and even #cancer when microplastics are ingested through toys, clothes, and furniture.

📝 Guess who invited me? Is it Interpol? Is it the Ministry of Foreign Affairs? Is it the People's Republic of China, the British or Australian High Commission, or the U.S. Embassy Singapore? 📸 Since no photos can be taken, here's the Exit Directory of the MRT Station photo with movers and shakers of the world. No prizes for the correct guess, but here's the subject of interest. 🔐 Zero Trust: A Comprehensive Approach to Cybersecurity. In today's rapidly evolving cyber landscape, Zero Trust is more than just a buzzword—it's a mindset. It's about ensuring that no entity, be it a person, workload, or device, is inherently trusted. Instead, everything must be verified, continuously monitored, and dynamically secured. 👁️‍🗨️ Zero Trust isn't a single product but an integrated strategy. It revolves around visibility, analytics, automation, and orchestration across your network, devices, and data. 🔍 This holistic approach helps prevent, detect, and respond to threats more effectively, ensuring that your digital experience, compliance audits, and defenses against ransomware attacks are robust. 👂 Key to achieving this are packet brokers, taps, and bypass technology. These tools enable deep visibility into network traffic, ensuring that every packet is analyzed and stored—because packets don't lie. 🏦 Whether dealing with the massive data volumes at institutions like the University of Texas, trains from beautiful down under, a large Asian insurance firm or navigating complex cloud environments, these technologies are essential. 🙋 With 85% of cyberattacks leveraging stolen credentials, and 71% of security analysts unsure if their organization has been compromised, the need for Zero Trust has never been clearer. To put things in context and most recently, a Fortune 50 (not 500) company paid a staggering USD 75 million due to ransomware. 📊 But it's not an overnight transformation; it's a 7 to 10-year journey towards maturity, integrating identity management, network segmentation, and strict access controls. 🤝 As emphasized by the U.S. Embassy Singapore representatives and thought leaders like Casey Mace, Sichao N., Taran Singh, Suraj Padmanabhan and Sharat Nautiyal, CISSP, CISM, CRISC, SANS GCIH, CRTO the journey to Zero Trust involves collaboration, innovation, and leadership, particularly in critical sectors like finance, defense, and education. Embrace this journey to secure your organization's future. #Cybersecurity #ZeroTrust #NetworkSecurity #Visibility #PacketBrokers #Bypass #CloudSecurity #Automation #Orchestration #Innovation #Leadership I am Mar Vin Foo 🌿, someone who moves and shakes around too. Thank you for asking for my two cents worth of opinion on the recent massive IT outage too. P.S: Let's be ethical in our work conduct, especially for key appointment holders. Everyone is watching from the likes of Keysight Technologies, Riverbed Technology and Vectra AI . Cheers, 🥂

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🌏 Choosing the right city in China is crucial for finding the perfect factory for your business needs! Here’s why location matters and how to make an informed decision: Specialized Manufacturing Hubs: Different cities in China specialize in various industries. For instance, Shenzhen is renowned for electronics, Yiwu for small commodities, and Guangzhou for textiles. Understanding these hubs can lead you directly to the best manufacturers for your specific products. Proximity to Suppliers: Selecting a city close to raw material suppliers can significantly reduce costs and improve production efficiency. For example, furniture manufacturers often choose cities like Dongguan due to its proximity to wood suppliers. Logistics and Shipping: Cities with well-developed logistics infrastructure, like Shanghai or Ningbo, offer efficient shipping options, reducing transit times and costs. This is especially crucial for businesses that rely on quick turnaround times. Labor and Expertise: Certain regions have a more skilled labor force for particular industries. For example, Suzhou is known for its precision engineering and high-tech industries, thanks to its highly trained workforce. Government Incentives: Some cities offer favorable policies and incentives for specific industries. Researching these incentives can provide financial benefits and additional support for your business. Quality Control: Proximity to your factory allows for better quality control and easier site visits. Being able to inspect your products firsthand ensures they meet your standards and reduces the risk of errors. By considering these factors, you can strategically select the right city in China, ensuring you partner with the best factory for your needs. This informed approach will optimize your supply chain, reduce costs, and enhance the quality of your products. Let's make the right choice and achieve excellence together! 🚀🏭✨ #InternationalTrade #Manufacturing #ChinaBusiness #SupplyChain #FactorySourcing #Logistics #QualityControl #BusinessGrowth #factory #china #chinafactory #import #sourcing #manufacturer #manufacturing #sourcingtips #alibaba #tiktok #business #supplier #madeinchina #chinasourcing #wenzhou  #productsourcing #importexport #supplychain #chinaproducts #clothes #electronic #watch #laptop #shoes #pet #petsupplies #makeup #hangbag #guangzhou #shenzhen #putian #fujian #yiwu #zhejiang #baigou #hebei #chinasourcingagent

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🌏 Choosing the right city in China is crucial for finding the perfect factory for your business needs! Here’s why location matters and how to make an informed decision: Specialized Manufacturing Hubs: Different cities in China specialize in various industries. For instance, Shenzhen is renowned for electronics, Yiwu for small commodities, and Guangzhou for textiles. Understanding these hubs can lead you directly to the best manufacturers for your specific products. Proximity to Suppliers: Selecting a city close to raw material suppliers can significantly reduce costs and improve production efficiency. For example, furniture manufacturers often choose cities like Dongguan due to its proximity to wood suppliers. Logistics and Shipping: Cities with well-developed logistics infrastructure, like Shanghai or Ningbo, offer efficient shipping options, reducing transit times and costs. This is especially crucial for businesses that rely on quick turnaround times. Labor and Expertise: Certain regions have a more skilled labor force for particular industries. For example, Suzhou is known for its precision engineering and high-tech industries, thanks to its highly trained workforce. Government Incentives: Some cities offer favorable policies and incentives for specific industries. Researching these incentives can provide financial benefits and additional support for your business. Quality Control: Proximity to your factory allows for better quality control and easier site visits. Being able to inspect your products firsthand ensures they meet your standards and reduces the risk of errors. By considering these factors, you can strategically select the right city in China, ensuring you partner with the best factory for your needs. This informed approach will optimize your supply chain, reduce costs, and enhance the quality of your products. Let's make the right choice and achieve excellence together! 🚀🏭✨ 话题标签 #factory #china #chinafactory #import #sourcing #manufacturer #manufacturing #sourcingtips #alibaba #tiktok #business #supplier #madeinchina #chinasourcing #wenzhou  #productsourcing #importexport #supplychain #chinaproducts #clothes #electronic #watch #laptop #shoes #pet #petsupplies #makeup #hangbag #guangzhou #shenzhen #putian #fujian #yiwu #zhejiang #baigou #hebei #chinasourcingagent

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🌏 Choosing the right city in China is crucial for finding the perfect factory for your business needs! Here’s why location matters and how to make an informed decision: Specialized Manufacturing Hubs: Different cities in China specialize in various industries. For instance, Shenzhen is renowned for electronics, Yiwu for small commodities, and Guangzhou for textiles. Understanding these hubs can lead you directly to the best manufacturers for your specific products. Proximity to Suppliers: Selecting a city close to raw material suppliers can significantly reduce costs and improve production efficiency. For example, furniture manufacturers often choose cities like Dongguan due to its proximity to wood suppliers. Logistics and Shipping: Cities with well-developed logistics infrastructure, like Shanghai or Ningbo, offer efficient shipping options, reducing transit times and costs. This is especially crucial for businesses that rely on quick turnaround times. Labor and Expertise: Certain regions have a more skilled labor force for particular industries. For example, Suzhou is known for its precision engineering and high-tech industries, thanks to its highly trained workforce. Government Incentives: Some cities offer favorable policies and incentives for specific industries. Researching these incentives can provide financial benefits and additional support for your business. Quality Control: Proximity to your factory allows for better quality control and easier site visits. Being able to inspect your products firsthand ensures they meet your standards and reduces the risk of errors. By considering these factors, you can strategically select the right city in China, ensuring you partner with the best factory for your needs. This informed approach will optimize your supply chain, reduce costs, and enhance the quality of your products. Let's make the right choice and achieve excellence together! 🚀🏭✨#factory #china #chinafactory #import #sourcing #manufacturer #manufacturing #sourcingtips #alibaba #tiktok #business #supplier #madeinchina #chinasourcing #wenzhou  #productsourcing #importexport #supplychain #chinaproducts #clothes #electronic #watch #laptop #shoes #pet #petsupplies #makeup #hangbag #guangzhou #shenzhen #putian #fujian #yiwu #zhejiang #baigou #hebei #chinasourcingagent

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#VIETNAM ECONOMY AT #GLANCE In 2024, #WorldBank forecasts Vietnam #economic size as #GDP #nominal of US$499B (33rd global scale) but #PPP of US$1,559B (26th global economic size). GDP (PPP) means gross domestic product based on purchasing power parity ("PPP") The #openness of the national economy is 150% - 165% when we combine both export and import revenue is divided by GDP nominal. Fantastic phenomenon as we compare to the fact of little openness of the US economy who is mainly depending on her own production rather import or export. The openness of the economy brings along both positive and negative #impacts: a) #Positive impact: the economy is welcoming international trade. Her legal system and trade practice are up to international standards. The possibility of isolation or being dare to take trade embargo or economic sanction is low. The ad-hoc administrative order from Government on normal trade flow or activities is low. b) #Negative impact: Huge #Achilles #heel when encountering the turbulence of global #pandemics (like Covid-19) or outbreak of #war (e.g. Russo-Ukrainian war), #military #conflicts (e.g. #Houthi launches rockets on trade ships en route across Red Sea), or natural disasters (e.g. super hurricanes, drought on #Panama canal, etc.), human mistake (e.g. titan ship accident on #Suez canal) https://lnkd.in/gCaGNinC

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🔻 🔺 Top 10 Smart Cities in China 🔻 🔺 #Cities like Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen have all made significant progress in dealing with the challenges of urbanisation and embracing technologies to improve convenience and efficiency. Here are the top 10 smart cities in China and the unique ways they’re doing it classified by Earth.Org 🔻 1. Nanjing As the 11th largest city in China in regards to Gross Domestic Product, Nanjing is well positioned to expand its smart infrastructure investment and initiatives. One of the city’s first targets is the #transportation system for its 8 million residents, encompassing 10,000 taxis, 7,000 buses, and 1 million private vehicles. 🔻 2. Zhuhai The city of Zhuhai has undertaken major efforts to establish itself as a model #smartcity in China, spending at least 1.4 billion yuan since 2017 to promote innovations in its four major industries – #semiconductors, artificial intelligence, #biomedicine and new materials. 🔻 3. Shenzhen  The third most populous city of China, Shenzhen is also known as China’s Silicon Valley for its booming tech and software development – many of the country’s tech giants such as Huawei and Tencent were founded here. 🔻 4. Hangzhou  Probably best known for the home of e-commerce titan Alibaba Group, Hangzhou has embraced the concept of a “cashless society” where unmanned supermarkets, restaurants, and mobile payments are all part of daily life in this city. 🔻 5. Chongqing  Innovation and development have been slowly picking up in Chongqing. By the end of 2017, there were more than 120 industrial robot enterprises operating in the city and is currently one of the country’s leading robot industry bases, with sales revenue reaching up to 100 billion yuan. 🔻 6. Guangzhou  There are more startups in the city of Guangzhou than anywhere else in China, and was one of the earliest adopters of smart programmes and AI technology across governmental systems from weather forecasting to personal identifications. 🔻 7. Beijing One such initiative is the introduction of the Beijing Citizen Social Service Card, a virtual card that holds key information such as identity documents and health conditions. 🔻 8. Tianjin Built on 30 km2 of reclaimed wetlands, the eco-city will depend on solar and geothermal energy for its electricity generation, and use waste heat from a nearby power plant for heating. 🔻 9. Shanghai  Shanghai’s reputation as one of top smart cities in China (and the world) largely comes down to the Citizen Cloud. 🔻 10. Chengdu become a leading city for China’s digital economy, and was the first to implement a gigabit network. To improve convenience, the city has widely adopted cashless systems "Pay with their Faces", but they work slightly differently compared to other cities like Beijing and Hangzhou. ✔ Please Like and Repost to share knowledge ❤️ ♻

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