Author: bloomberg.com

Ghana has issued its first batch of sustainable timber licenses under the European Union Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and Trade (FLEGT) system, which aims to block illegal logging and strengthen forest governance. Sixteen years after Ghana signed a voluntary partnership agreement with the EU, the nation approved the first six FLEGT licenses for five companies. […]Read More

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Kong Inc., a leading developer of cloud API and AI technologies, today announced the appointments of David Carless as Vice President of APJ and Mark West as Regional Vice President for Australia and New Zealand (ANZ). These new hires will help Kong scale the company’s regional presence and support its mission to accelerate API and AI adoption across APJ.Read More

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As global markets navigate a complex economic landscape, Asian stocks have shown resilience amid fluctuating investor sentiment and evolving monetary policies. In this environment, identifying potential opportunities involves focusing on companies with strong fundamentals and innovative capabilities that can adapt to shifting market dynamics.Read More

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Baidu’s Apollo Go robotaxi service, gaining traction in China, is fast-tracking expansion abroad with Southeast Asia and Australia as its next targets. Halton Niu, GM of Overseas Business at Baidu’s Intelligent Driving Group, said the company is in talks with governments in Southeast Asia and Australia to explore pilots and service launches. Baidu is also in discussions with regulators in the Middle East and Europe. In Dubai, Apollo Go has already obtained 50 autonomous test permits, expanding its fleet to 100 vehicles.Read More

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