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Digital Silk Road: Bridging digital divides to produce digital dividends
AS the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) reaches its 10th anniversary, it is undeniable that this ambitious venture has come a long way since its inception.
Malaysia, BRI and a multitude of challenges
THE rise of China and the growing acceptance of its Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) have been remarkable over the last 10 years.
A shared vision for security: Asean and China's global security initiatives
China's Global Security Initiatives (GSI) have brought a fresh perspective to international relations, generating lively debates among policymakers worldwide.
Funding sustainability: The role of financing in global development initiative
THE Global Development Initiative (GDI) was established to support the timely achievement of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), as well as to revitalise global development partnership and promote stronger, greener and healthier progress on a global scale.
Super apps of China - What next for Malaysia?
The BAT of China – Baidu, Alibaba and Tencent - shaped China's first wave of digital transformation. Covid-19 has further catalysed the growth in digital payments in China.
BRI and Look East Policy: Worthy collaborations
THIS year marks the 10th anniversary of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). In 2013, President Xi Jinping revealed two new Silk Roads, which are now known as BRI, to connect the world with China.
Promoting a Gender-Inclusive Digital Economy in China and Malaysia
The world economy at present is characterised by digitalisation, where the digital economy based on next-generation information technologies such as big data, cloud computing, Internet of Things, blockchain and artificial intelligence have permeated almost all aspects of the economy.
Policy-driven Asean-China digital economy cooperation
THE digital economy in South-East Asia is expected to hit US$330bil (RM1.54 trillion) by 2025, and subsequently US$1 trillion (RM4.67 trillion) by 2030.
China-Malaysia collaboration on fostering humanistic values in global development
CHINA and Malaysia have actively participated in global development initiatives. The Belt and Road Initiative concentrates on infrastructure development and economic cooperation across multiple regions, demonstrating China’s prominent engagement.
Empowering women towards achieving Sustainable Development Goals
Gender prejudice persists in cultures, economies, politics and social institutions throughout the world.
Facilitating Asean trade in the digital age: RCEP's contributions to accelerating growth
THE Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) is a proposed agreement between Asean member states and its free trade agreement (FTA) partners.
How AI can power economic recovery and overcome challenges in Malaysia
ARTIFICIAL intelligence (AI) is progressively being recognised as the new general purpose technology that will bring about revolutionary economic transformation similar to the Industrial Revolution.
