Dear Readers, Greetings from Taipei! Huh, Taiwan? Was invited to take a trip here to host a workshop with the MOX accelerator and share about content marketing. With literally so many things happening – people have not been able to keep up. So what’s up with today’s email meaning let’s get personal? Just a quick note and reminder for those … Read More
China Signs Defense Agreement with South Korea
China has signed a defense agreement with South Korea. This comes days after tensions between the United States and South Korea have reached a boiling point. The defense ministers of both China and South Korea have come to an agreement. Their agreement states that they will develop both their country’s defenses. In doing so, they will provide a strong and … Read More
China Puts Full Support in AI and Blockchain
China puts their full support in developing artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain technology domestically. The country sees these two technologies as important to the future. AI is a technology that many people are trying to develop. Most people look at AI and think robots with consciousness. However, the uses of AI are broader than that. One of the big uses … Read More
US Fast Tracks Hong Kong Bill
The United States is fast tracking their Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act. This is being done due to the increasing violence of the prolonged protests. The Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act seeks to help Hong Kong as a whole. The target of the bill is to punish any people who have violated Hong Kong’s autonomy from … Read More
Hong Kong Universities Go Online in the Wake of the Protests
Several Hong Kong Universities have opted for their classes to go online. This is primarily due to the damages and inconveniences caused by the protests. The protests that have raged for months have spilled into Hong Kong’s universities. This past week, demonstrators and police fought in several universities. In one particular skirmish, both sides aimed to take over a specific … Read More
The Black Plague Returns in China
The black plague has recently returned in two patients in China. It is also commonly referred to as pneumonic plague. This disease has made its mark in history. It is the disease that ravaged medieval times, taking millions of lives in the process. Centuries after, it has returned. Most people know that the black plague killed millions of people around … Read More
Disneyland Profits Suffer from HK Protests
Hong Kong’s Disneyland theme park reports major losses amidst the protests in the country. Disney is currently enjoying a massive upswing in business. This was jump started by the quality films that Marvel Studios was creating. Avengers: Endgame managed to rake in more than a billion dollars. Several titles are already lined up for Disney. The next phase of Marvel … Read More
Toxic Chemicals Banned by Thailand Rice Exporters
Thailand rice exporters have banned several toxic chemicals used for growing rice. A total of three chemicals have been banned. The ban is set to take effect this coming December. Charoen Laothamatas is the president of the Thai Rice Exporters Association. Speaking for the group, he said that they support the government’s initiative to ban three chemicals. These chemicals are … Read More
China Approves New Seaweed-based Alzheimer’s Drug
China has just approved a new drug that will help patients with Alzheimer’s disease. The drug is called Oligomannate. It is based on seaweed. The news is particularly important. Successful efforts to battle Alzheimer’s are few and far between. It is a much needed win for people with Alzheimer’s disease. As one scientist in the field puts it, Oligomannate acts … Read More
Lest We Forget
Well, we are heading into the retail season – Singles Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas – but it has been a long time since I have seen a mood less exuberant. Almost everywhere one looks it seems that the inmates have taken over the asylum. In Hong Kong, the protesters are doubling down with increasingly strident demands underscored by unabated violent behaviour … Read More