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Medical Breakthroughs to Transform Healthcare Over Next 30 Years
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Over the next three decades, scientific and technological advancements will revolutionize medicine. Genomics will enable truly personalized drugs, allowing treatments tailored to individual genetic profiles to tackle cancer, cardiopulmonary diseases, Alzheimer's, and other currently intractable illnesses.more
Combating Global Climate Change: Challenges and Tech-Driven Responses
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Current data projects Earth’s surface temperature will rise by 1.4 to 3 degrees Celsius by 2050. Even with extreme greenhouse gas emission cuts, climatic inertia will drive warming, triggering dire consequences: coastal city risks from rising seas, famine due to crop yield declines, water scarcity for millions from droughts, and billions in flood damages.more
Hong Kong Unveils Ambitious Digital Asset Policy 2.0 to Lead Global Race
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Hong Kong has launched its Digital Asset Policy Statement 2.0, marking a pivotal upgrade from its 2022 predecessor to solidify its position as a global leader in digital assets. The June 27 announcement emphasizes stablecoin regulation and asset tokenization as core priorities, aligning with the U.S. Senate’s recent passage of the Genius Act to regulate stablecoins, signaling intensified global competition in this burgeoning sector.more
Lyon to Phase Out Microsoft Products, Adopt Open-Source Software
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France’s third-largest city Lyon announced on June 27 it will replace Microsoft products—including Office and Microsoft SQL—with open-source alternatives like Linux, PostgreSQL, and OnlyOffice. The move aims to reduce reliance on U.S. software, extend hardware lifespans to cut environmental impact, and strengthen technical sovereignty in public services.more
U.S. Bipartisan Bill Seeks to Ban "Adversarial AI" from Foreign Adversaries
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U.S. bipartisan lawmakers introduced a new bill, the No Adversarial AI Act, on June 25 local time. It aims to restrict federal government procurement and use of AI technologies developed by "foreign adversaries" like China, strengthening technical security for national critical systems.more
Trump Administration Moves to Speed Up Offshore Critical Minerals Exploration
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The Trump administration announced on June 25 that it will accelerate exploration and development of offshore critical minerals, foreign media reported.more
US Considers Ending Semiconductor Exemptions for China Factories
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The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) is planning to revoke "blanket exemptions" that allow TSMC, Samsung Electronics, and SK Hynix to use American technology in their Chinese mainland facilities without prior approval, The Wall Street Journal reported on June 20. If implemented, the move would force these companies to apply for individual licenses for U.S.-made semiconductor equipment shipments to China, with approval processes potentially dragging on for months and disrupting production upgrades and capacity expansion .more
China, Hong Kong Launch Cross-Border Payment Connect System
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China’s central bank and Hong Kong’s monetary authority launched "Payment Connect" on June 22, linking mainland China’s Online Interbank Payment Clearing System (IBPS) with Hong Kong’s Faster Payment System (FPS) to enable real-time cross-border remittances. The initiative, announced in a joint statement on June 20, aims to streamline cross-border transactions for residents in both regions.more
UK Unveils New Policies to Bolster AI, Quantum Computing with Funding and Talent Drive
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The UK government has introduced a series of new policies to significantly boost support for emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and quantum computing. On June 22, it announced the establishment of a “Global Talent Fund” with an investment of £54 million to attract world-leading researchers to the UK. A “Global Talent Taskforce” was also set up, dedicated to recruiting scientists, engineers, and creative talents—with a special focus on key areas like AI and green technology—and encouraging them to innovate and develop long-term in the UK.more
South Korea’s Technological Ascent: From Economic Tiger to Multisectoral Powerhouse
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Once part of Asia’s “Four Little Dragons,” South Korea has transformed from a developing nation into a global technological powerhouse. Renowned for its dominance in mechanical engineering, automotive manufacturing, and semiconductors, the country continues to diversify its technological strengths, investing heavily in emerging sectors such as aerospace, defense, nanotechnology, and healthcare.more
France's Nobel Achievements: A Reflection of Scientific Eminence
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France, a nation with a rich history of scientific exploration, has solidified its status as a global scientific powerhouse with 36 Nobel laureates in the natural sciences. These prestigious awards, spanning the fields of physics, chemistry, and physiology or medicine, underscore France's enduring commitment to pushing the boundaries of human knowledge and making significant contributions to scientific progress.more
Japan's Nobel Success: A Testament to Research Excellence
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As of now, Japan has amassed an impressive 27 Nobel Prizes, spanning diverse fields including physics, chemistry, physiology or medicine, literature, and the peace prize. This remarkable achievement not only underscores Japan’s multifaceted contributions to global knowledge but also highlights the nation’s unwavering commitment to academic and scientific exploration across various disciplines.more