The Challenges of Serbia’s New Digital Welfare System and Its Impact on Vulnerable Groups
BELGRADE (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Jovana Angela, 43, is a single mother from Belgrade who has worked as a cook, cleaner and tour guide. She still had to rely on welfare to make ends meet. But when Serbia introduced a new digital welfare system last year, Angela was locked out of it. Jovana Angela, 43, […]
Former BOJ Board Member Tsuyoshi Kataoka on Achieving 2% Inflation Target and Exiting Accommodative Monetary Policy
Former Bank of Japan advisory board member Tsuyoshi Kataoka said on Thursday that the Bank of Japan will only be able to exit its accommodative monetary policy if it achieves its 2% inflation target on a sustained basis. July 2017 (2023 REUTERS/Issei Kato) [ムンバイ ４日 ロイター] – Former BOJ board member Tsuyoshi Kataoka said on […]
Chongqing Implements Its Own Anti-Espionage Ordinance, Strengthening National Security Measures
China’s inland metropolis Chongqing has drawn up its own anti-espionage ordinance. China’s anti-espionage law went into effect in July, but it’s the first time it’s had rules at the local level. Photographed in August 2022 (2023 REUTERS/Thomas Peter) BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s inland metropolis Chongqing has enacted its own anti-espionage ordinance. China’s anti-espionage law went […]
China’s Covertly Revamped and Expanded 1,000 Talents Plan to Attract Foreign Talent
HONG KONG/SINGAPORE/WASHINGTON (Reuters) – China’s 1,000 Talents Plan is being carried on as part of a covertly revamped and expanded programme. According to three people familiar with the matter, and a Reuters review of more than 500 government documents from 2019 to this year, it was revealed. On August 24th, the Chinese government’s 1,000 Talents […]
China and US to Hold In-Depth Talks on Economic and Trade Issues during US Commerce Secretary’s Visit
A spokesman for China’s Commerce Ministry said on Thursday that China wants in-depth talks to resolve economic and trade issues during a visit to China by U.S. Secretary of Commerce Remond Lemond next week. Taken in May. (2023 REUTERS/Rebecca Cook/File Photo) [北京 ２４日 ロイター] – China wants in-depth talks to resolve economic and trade issues […]
African Union Suspends Activities in Niger and Condemns Military Coup
Following the military coup in Niger, the African Union (AU) has suspended all activities in the country and instructed member states to avoid actions that would justify the country’s military dictatorship. FILE PHOTO/Reuters/Francis Kokoroko/File Photo [ヨハネスブルグ ２２日 ロイター] – The African Union (AU) on Friday suspended all activities in Niger following a military coup and […]
Chinese Premier Li Qiang Acknowledges Challenges in US-China Relations and Calls for Cooperation
Chinese Premier Li Qiang told senior officials of the U.S.-China Business Council (USCBC) delegation in Beijing on Wednesday that bilateral relations and economic and trade cooperation between the United States and China are facing difficulties. Ta. Photo taken in January 2023. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic [北京 ２１日 ロイター] – Chinese Premier Li Qiang told senior officials of […]
Chinese Customs Suspends Imports of Taiwanese Mangoes Due to Quarantine Pests
Aug. 21 Chinese customs officials have suspended imports of Taiwanese mangoes from the 21st, according to the People’s Daily. A Taiwanese mango is pictured in Tainan, August 2005. REUTERS/Richard Chung BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s customs authorities have suspended imports of Taiwanese mangoes from Monday, the People’s Daily reported. Quarantine pests are said to have been […]
North Korea Accuses US and UN of ‘Conspiracy’ Over Human Rights Condemnation
North Korea’s state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) said on August 19 that the United States was using the United Nations as part of a “conspiracy” against North Korea after the United Nations Security Council condemned the country’s human rights situation. I conveyed my point of view. A North Korean flag is seen near Panmunjom […]
Risks and Benefits of Using ChatGPT: Insights from a Reuters/Ipsos Survey
LONDON/WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Hundreds of thousands of workers across the country are using generative AI ChatGPT in their daily work, according to a Reuters/Ipsos survey. But some executives at companies like Microsoft and Google are restricting its use in the workplace out of caution. Hundreds of thousands of workers across the United States are using […]