Core Scientific's AI Supercomputer Expands in Denton, Texas, Despite Past Bankruptcy and Environmental Concerns
Core Scientific, a former bitcoin miner that filed for bankruptcy, secured a deal with Denton, Texas, to transform its 297-megawatt data center into one of North America's largest AI supercomputers, increasing its power draw by 100 megawatts, despite prior concerns about its environmental impact and...
Core Scientific's AI Supercomputer Expands in Denton, Texas, Despite Past Bankruptcy and Environmental Concerns
Core Scientific, a former bitcoin miner that filed for bankruptcy, secured a deal with Denton, Texas, to transform its 297-megawatt data center into one of North America's largest AI supercomputers, increasing its power draw by 100 megawatts, despite prior concerns about its environmental impact and...
Progress
36% Bias Score
Hong Kong Opens Largest AI Supercomputing Center to Boost I&T Hub Ambitions
Hong Kong launched its largest AI supercomputing center on December 9th, 2024, providing 3,000 petaFLOPS of computing power to support its I&T hub ambitions, addressing a key challenge in attracting and retaining talent, and aiming to boost manufacturing's GDP contribution to 5 percent by 2030.
Hong Kong Opens Largest AI Supercomputing Center to Boost I&T Hub Ambitions
Hong Kong launched its largest AI supercomputing center on December 9th, 2024, providing 3,000 petaFLOPS of computing power to support its I&T hub ambitions, addressing a key challenge in attracting and retaining talent, and aiming to boost manufacturing's GDP contribution to 5 percent by 2030.
Progress
48% Bias Score
"Contentious Hearings Mark Grassy Mountain Coal Exploration Application in Alberta"
"Northback Holdings Corp. seeks permission for coal exploration at Alberta's Grassy Mountain, sparking intense debate at public hearings. The application, exempt from a 2022 ban on new coal exploration, faces opposition from environmentalists and neighboring municipalities despite a 72 percent 'yes'...
"Contentious Hearings Mark Grassy Mountain Coal Exploration Application in Alberta"
"Northback Holdings Corp. seeks permission for coal exploration at Alberta's Grassy Mountain, sparking intense debate at public hearings. The application, exempt from a 2022 ban on new coal exploration, faces opposition from environmentalists and neighboring municipalities despite a 72 percent 'yes'...
Progress
20% Bias Score
Douala Port's Enhanced Security Drives Trade Growth and Regional Competitiveness
The Port Autonome de Douala (PAD) in Cameroon boosted security via PortSec SA, resulting in a 35% cargo theft reduction (2019-2023), smoother trade, increased customs revenue for national development, and ISO 9001:2015 certification (2022), positioning it as a Central African trade hub.
Douala Port's Enhanced Security Drives Trade Growth and Regional Competitiveness
The Port Autonome de Douala (PAD) in Cameroon boosted security via PortSec SA, resulting in a 35% cargo theft reduction (2019-2023), smoother trade, increased customs revenue for national development, and ISO 9001:2015 certification (2022), positioning it as a Central African trade hub.
Progress
44% Bias Score
Base Toliara Mining Project Resumes in Madagascar
"The Base Toliara mining project in Madagascar, suspended since 2019 due to fiscal, social, and environmental concerns, has resumed following negotiations with the government and local communities, creating an estimated 4,000 jobs and representing a $770 million investment."
Base Toliara Mining Project Resumes in Madagascar
"The Base Toliara mining project in Madagascar, suspended since 2019 due to fiscal, social, and environmental concerns, has resumed following negotiations with the government and local communities, creating an estimated 4,000 jobs and representing a $770 million investment."
Progress
44% Bias Score
BRI Boosts Global Trade: China-Laos Trade Surges 26.6%
The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has significantly boosted global trade and economic cooperation, with China-Laos trade surging 26.6 percent in 2023 to $7.1 billion thanks to the China-Laos Railway, while China-Europe freight trains transported over 11 million containers worth over $420 billion, s...
BRI Boosts Global Trade: China-Laos Trade Surges 26.6%
The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has significantly boosted global trade and economic cooperation, with China-Laos trade surging 26.6 percent in 2023 to $7.1 billion thanks to the China-Laos Railway, while China-Europe freight trains transported over 11 million containers worth over $420 billion, s...
Progress
64% Bias Score
China Pledges Increased International Economic Cooperation
Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Monday pledged increased Chinese commitment to multilateralism and international economic cooperation to address global economic uncertainty, emphasizing China's sustained economic growth as a positive contribution to the world economy.
China Pledges Increased International Economic Cooperation
Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Monday pledged increased Chinese commitment to multilateralism and international economic cooperation to address global economic uncertainty, emphasizing China's sustained economic growth as a positive contribution to the world economy.
Progress
16% Bias Score
Cambodia Launches Packaging Center to Boost Food Industry Sustainability
Cambodia launched the Cambodia Packaging Center (CPC) on December 8th to enhance food industry competitiveness and sustainability by providing innovative packaging solutions; this is part of the EU-funded CAPFISH-Capture project, implemented by the Fisheries Administration and UNIDO.
Cambodia Launches Packaging Center to Boost Food Industry Sustainability
Cambodia launched the Cambodia Packaging Center (CPC) on December 8th to enhance food industry competitiveness and sustainability by providing innovative packaging solutions; this is part of the EU-funded CAPFISH-Capture project, implemented by the Fisheries Administration and UNIDO.
Progress
16% Bias Score
"China's Winter Tourism Booms Amid Government Initiatives"
"Fueled by government initiatives and rising online searches, China's winter tourism is booming, with Harbin leading as the top destination for ice and snow activities, and ski resorts across the country reporting record revenue."
"China's Winter Tourism Booms Amid Government Initiatives"
"Fueled by government initiatives and rising online searches, China's winter tourism is booming, with Harbin leading as the top destination for ice and snow activities, and ski resorts across the country reporting record revenue."
Progress
20% Bias Score
Africa Investment Forum Secures Record $29.2 Billion in Investment Commitments
The 5th Africa Investment Forum (AIF) in Rabat, Morocco, concluded with $29.2 billion in investment commitments across key sectors like transport, energy, and agribusiness, exceeding last year's figures and attracting 2,300 participants from 83 countries.
Africa Investment Forum Secures Record $29.2 Billion in Investment Commitments
The 5th Africa Investment Forum (AIF) in Rabat, Morocco, concluded with $29.2 billion in investment commitments across key sectors like transport, energy, and agribusiness, exceeding last year's figures and attracting 2,300 participants from 83 countries.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Senegal to Reorganize Urban Markets Based on Detailed Urban Planning
Senegal's Minister of Urban Planning, Balla Moussa Fofana, announced a plan to reorganize urban markets in major cities to improve urban spaces and address issues of informal commerce and traffic flow. This plan will be implemented through detailed urban planning and community engagement.
Senegal to Reorganize Urban Markets Based on Detailed Urban Planning
Senegal's Minister of Urban Planning, Balla Moussa Fofana, announced a plan to reorganize urban markets in major cities to improve urban spaces and address issues of informal commerce and traffic flow. This plan will be implemented through detailed urban planning and community engagement.
Progress
24% Bias Score
BRI's Economic Impact: $7.1 Billion China-Laos Trade Surge, $420 Billion in Freight
The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has seen remarkable economic growth, with China-Laos trade surging 26.6% in 2023 to $7.1 billion thanks to the China-Laos Railway, while China-Europe freight trains have moved over $420 billion in goods, highlighting the initiative's far-reaching impact on global t...
BRI's Economic Impact: $7.1 Billion China-Laos Trade Surge, $420 Billion in Freight
The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has seen remarkable economic growth, with China-Laos trade surging 26.6% in 2023 to $7.1 billion thanks to the China-Laos Railway, while China-Europe freight trains have moved over $420 billion in goods, highlighting the initiative's far-reaching impact on global t...
Progress
56% Bias Score