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The Crackdown on Environmental Activism in Vietnam: A Growing Concern
In recent years, Vietnam has witnessed a disturbing trend of arrests targeting prominent environmentalists and activists, revealing the government’s increasing intolerance towards environmental activism. This blog post highlights the recent detention of Ngo Thi To Nhien, executive director of the Vietnam Initiative for Energy Transition, and sheds light on the concerning pattern of silencing dissenting
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South Korea Engages in Three-Nation Summit Talks, Maintaining Stable Ties
South Korea’s ambassador to Japan, Yun Dukmin, recently disclosed that high-level talks are underway for a three-nation summit involving China. Despite concerns of potential strain on ties with the United States, Yun reassured that such a summit wouldn’t negatively impact relations. Reviving Three-Way Summits: Months after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2019, three-way
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Navigating the Challenges of Ensuring Competition and Consumer Protection in the AI Industry
The recently published report by the U.K.’s Competition & Markets Authority (CMA) has sparked important discussions about the potential monopolization of the artificial intelligence (AI) industry and the associated risks to consumers. While it remains uncertain whether these scenarios will materialize, policymakers are grappling with the complex task of effectively governing AI, which holds immense
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UK Prime Minister Delays Ban on Gas and Diesel Cars, Sparking Controversy
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak recently announced his decision to postpone the ban on new gas and diesel cars by five years, citing concerns about the costs imposed on ordinary citizens. This move has drawn criticism from environmental groups, opposition politicians, and various sectors of UK industry. Although it has found support within the Conservative
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India Takes a Historic Step towards Gender Equality with Women’s Reservation Bill
India reached a remarkable milestone for gender equality as Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the introduction of the Women’s Reservation Bill during a special session in parliament. This progressive bill aims to reserve one-third of seats in the powerful lower house and state legislative assemblies for women, marking a significant leap towards enhancing women’s representation
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The Future of AI Governance: Towards International Cooperation
As world leaders and technologists gather at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, the topic of artificial intelligence (AI) and its potential risks takes center stage. Amid the discussions, the UN Secretary-General’s envoy on technology, Amandeep Gill, hosts an event titled “Governing AI for Humanity,” highlighting the urgent need for international cooperation on
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