Meta AI Chatbot Testing in India Last week, Meta started testing its AI chatbot in India across WhatsApp, Instagram, and Messenger. But with the Indian general elections beginning today, the company is already blocking specific queries in its chatbot. Restrictions on Election-Related Keywords Meta confirmed that it is restricting certain election-related keywords for AI in…
Sovereign Creditworthiness in Asia-Pacific Outlook Introduction Moody’s Investors Service has a negative outlook for sovereign creditworthiness in Asia-Pacific this year, due to China’s slower economic growth as well as tight funding and geopolitical risks. China’s rebound from the Covid-19 pandemic wasn’t as fast as several economists had expected at the start of 2023. The country’s…
China Stocks Look Attractive as India’s Run Up, says Abrdn’s Xin-Yao Ng Overview According to Abrdn’s Xin-Yao Ng, a Singapore-based investment manager of Asian equities, the high run-up of India stocks has made China relatively attractive. Ng believes there is significant value in China, but the timing of the economy’s rebound remains uncertain. Slow Growth…
Social Media Posts by Maldivian Officials Spark Calls for Boycott, Threaten Millions in Tourism Revenue Introduction Social media posts by Maldivian officials may cost the country millions in tourism revenue, as calls by Indian travelers to boycott the island nation intensify. Ankit Chaturvedi, vice president and global head of marketing at the India-based travel software…
United States Working with Indo-Pacific Partners to Build Economic Resilience The United States is actively collaborating with its trading partners in the Indo-Pacific region to foster economic resilience, according to U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai. Tai shared that the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) initiative, initiated by President Joe Biden in May last year, will soon…
Meta Focuses on Business Messages for Revenue Generation Meta is doubling down on business posts for revenue generation, as Mark Zuckerberg indicated during the company’s earnings call for Q3 2023. Zuckerberg says that the company is looking to tap into generative AI-based bots for businesses for use in boxes like customer support. Interactions on Meta…
The AFC Champions League Victory: Al Hilal vs. Mumbai City FC Portuguese coach Jorge Jesus, coach of Al Hilal Saudi Club, spoke about his team’s victory against Mumbai City FC of India, in the AFC Champions League. Al-Zaeem’s match against Mumbai ended at King Fahd International Stadium, as part of tea group internship of the…
The End of an Era: Poshmark Shuts Down International Operations Saying Goodbye to India, Australia, and the UK Poshmark is shutting down its international businesses – operations in India, Australia and the UK – as the social shopping marketplace shifts attention to “core markets,” the company informed customers. The firm’s marketplace will become inaccessible in…
Google Maps to Introduce Metro Ticket Booking in India Google Maps will soon allow users in India to book metro tickets directly through the mapping app, the search giant announced as it deepens collaboration with the country’s open e-commerce network. Booking Metro Tickets with Google Maps At the Google for India event on Thursday, Google…
The Power of Cricket: Disney’s Hotstar Reclaims Global Streaming Record In India, few events garner as much attention as a cricket game. A high-profile match between neighbors India and Pakistan delivered a much-needed break for Disney’s Hotstar, which has lost over 20 million subscribers in the past three quarters, and whose executives are anticipated to…
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