SEA roundup: Philippines reforms restrictive old laws to attract foreign investment
The Philippines are attracting more foreign investment in telecommunication, shipping, and railways after its parliament reformed the Foreign Investment Act and Public Service Act, which had previously discouraged foreign investors from investing in.....»»
Philippines to roll out unproven swine fever vaccine
The Philippines is under global scrutiny as it proceeds with the controlled rollout of an unproven African swine fever (ASF) vaccine from Vietnam amid doubts from experts about its safety and efficacy......»»
Opinion: The real issue at the heart of Canada"s meat processing industry isn"t labor shortages—it"s low wages
A United Nations special rapporteur recently released a damning report describing Canada's Temporary Foreign Worker program as a "breeding ground for contemporary forms of slavery." The report detailed the many ways migrant workers have been mistreat.....»»
Researcher: Apps, 911 services and mobile phones don"t offset deadly consequences of more restrictive border policies
The U.S.-Mexico border is once again dominating a U.S. presidential election......»»
China is spending billions on eight national datacenter hubs
China's east to west computing project is gaining ground as large investment is pumped into national datacenters......»»
GM delays additional $330M investment in Thacker Pass, Lithium Americas says
Lithium Americas said General Motors has delayed the second tranche of investment, worth $330 million, in the miner until the end of the year. .....»»
GM must face big class action over faulty transmissions
A class action suit claims GM violated laws of 26 U.S. states by knowingly selling several hundred thousand vehicles with faulty transmissions......»»
Apple again said to be considering investing in ChatGPT maker OpenAI
Apple is reportedly considering making investment into OpenAI, makers of the popular ChatGPT service, in a move that could shore up Apple's standing in the AI marketplace.ChatGPT LogoAs part of the Apple Intelligence initiative arriving later in the.....»»
Husbands still dominate investment decisions, research reveals
Husbands still have more control over investment decisions than their wives, despite signs they are riskier investors, according to new research......»»
Climate change fuelled deadly Typhoon Gaemi: study
Climate change turbocharged the winds and rain of Typhoon Gaemi, which killed dozens of people across the Philippines, Taiwan and China earlier this year, a group of scientists said Thursday......»»
CDK CEO boosting tech, innovation investment after cyberattacks
CDK CEO Brian MacDonald said the cyberattacks have led to acceleration of an ongoing investment in innovation and IT infrastructure......»»
Canadian insurers and municipalities sharing data could improve availability, affordability of flood insurance
The increasing cost of flood damage has seen property insurance become less affordable for many Canadians. New research from the University of Waterloo shows that if insurers and local governments pooled information on investment in flood-risk manage.....»»
Red flag laws may reduce the growing burden of firearm homicides
A recent study from researchers at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health has found that Florida's red flag gun law, which was enacted in response to the 2018 Parkland mass shooting, was associated with an 11% reduction in firearm homici.....»»
Gaps in firearms relinquishment laws may weaken court orders, increase illegal gun possession
State and federal laws across the United States prohibiting firearm possession in cases of domestic violence often lack enforcement mechanisms, which may lead to continued possession of firearms despite court orders, according to a University of Mich.....»»
Debate over “open source AI” term brings new push to formalize definition
Restrictive AI model licenses claimed as "open source" spark for clear standard. Enlarge / A man peers over a glass partition, seeking transparency. (credit: Image Source via Getty Images) The Open Source Initiative (OSI.....»»
Nonprofits with investment income slower to recover from economic downturns, study shows
A recent study evaluates three decades of financial data from nonprofit organizations and finds that while the sector tends to bounce back quickly after periods of economic recession, some organizations bounce back more quickly than others. Specifica.....»»
AI used by police cannot tell Black people apart: Canada"s AI laws need urgent attention, say researchers
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a powerful tool. In the hands of public police and other criminal justice agencies, AI can lead to injustice. For example, Detroit resident Robert Williams was arrested in front of his children and held in detention fo.....»»
GenAI buzz fading among senior executives
GenAI adoption has reached a critical phase, with 67% of respondents reporting their organization is increasing its investment in GenAI due to strong value to date, according to Deloitte. “The State of Generative AI in the Enterprise: Now decid.....»»
The best Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold cases: 13 to consider right now
The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold has arrived, along with a pretty impressive lineup of cases. Here are the ones we feel are the best to protect your investment......»»
Ecobee 3 Lite vs. Ecobee Smart Thermostat Enhanced: Which is the best smart thermostat?
Should you pick the the cheaper Ecobee 3 Lite, or is the Ecobee Smart Thermostat Enhanced a smarter investment? Here's what to know before making a purchase......»»
Research reveals many laws targeting homelessness are ineffective
A University of Texas at Arlington professor recently published a study that found no correlation between laws criminalizing homeless activities and a long-term reduction of homelessness......»»