26 December, 2004: It Wasn’t Just “Water”
On 26 December 2004, the Asian nations witnessed one of the most perilous disasters that shook the world. The Indian Ocean Tsunami hit the coastal regions of South and Southeast Asia, taking away the lives of more than 2,28,000 people, 139,000 houses, 73,869 hectares of agricultural land, 2,618 kilometres of
Predicting Risks, Avoiding Pitfalls: AI’s Role in Redefining Trade Strategies
In 2024, AI has emerged as not just a tool but a necessity for companies and organisations to reduce their expenditure while ensuring unbiased and accurate outputs. More and more companies are using it as a vital tool for predicting potential trade conflicts by analysing huge and unstructured data sets
The Winter Whisper of a New Viral Storm: How Winter Fuels HMPV’s Surge in Asia?
The world is once again turning its attention to an emerging health concern: Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV). While the virus has been studied since its discovery in 2001, recent surges in cases across Asia, particularly in China, have sparked both curiosity and concern. Symptoms and Transmission Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) belongs to
AI in Banking: Reshaping Finance Services in Asia
Artificial Intelligence, or AI, came into existence in 1956 and has entered every industry to revolutionise it. AI probably affected Asia’s banking sector more than any other industry. The Asian Banking & Finance site shares that 80% of Asian banks currently use Gen AI. With the rise of AI in
China’s Auto Industry Hits 31 Million Sales in 2024!
According to the Global Times, China’s auto production and sales witnessed a sharp growth in the auto industry. The news agency further mentioned that, in 2024, China produced 31.28 million vehicles and sold 31.44 million, marking year-on-year increases of 3.7% and 4.5%, respectively. These figures set new records and exceeded
30 October, 1973: The Bosphorus Bridge in Istanbul Opened
The Bosphorus Bridge, inaugurated on October 30, 1973, is one of the most significant architectural and engineering accomplishments of the 20th century, bridging the continents of Asia and Europe for the first time in history. This magnificent structure, officially known as the 15 July Martyrs Bridge since 2016, embodies not
