Li Xiang, the founder, chairman, and CEO of Li Auto, envisions a future where cars are no longer mere vehicles but simple robotic platforms paving the way for more advanced technologies like humanoid robots. Speaking at an AI Talk event, he shared that while Li Auto plans to eventually venture...

Christmas Day, with its abundance of gift-giving, feasts, and decorations, causes the average Briton’s carbon footprint to soar by a staggering 23 times. A recent analysis reveals that the greenhouse gas emissions generated by each adult on Christmas Day amount to 513kg of CO2 equivalent (CO2e), compared to an average...

Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has proposed transforming Phuket into a special zone where Bitcoin (BTC) payments could be utilized for tourism, an idea that has garnered positive feedback from industry leaders. Nirun Phuwathananuwong, CEO of Gulf Finance, expressed support for Thaksin’s vision, emphasizing that it reflects the growing...

Comparing the wealthiest individuals today to those from 25 years ago reveals staggering growth in fortunes and a dramatic shift in names. In 2000, Bill Gates led the list of the world’s richest people with a net worth of $60 billion. Today, Gates' wealth has grown to $105 billion, placing...

According to ChainCatcher, CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju has observed a significant rise in Bitcoin accumulation by whales through privacy-focused transactions. He highlighted that the annual number of CoinJoin transactions has tripled over the past two years. While some speculate that this increase is tied to hackers laundering funds, Chainalysis...

Beyoncé has a longstanding knack for turning the American football field into a stage for iconic performances, and her latest venture was no exception. On Christmas Day, during the half-time show of the Houston Texans vs. Baltimore Ravens game, she transformed the field into a celebration of music and identity,...

In the aftermath of the pandemic, evaluating how well destinations are prepared to handle tourism growth has become a critical priority for planners and investors. The World Economic Forum’s Travel and Tourism Development Index (TTDI) aligns with research conducted by JLL, a real estate firm, to emphasize the importance of...

The Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) has highlighted the sustained economic growth of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) member states, with all countries showing promising GDP performance over the first nine months of this year. According to the EEC, Armenia's GDP expanded by 6%, Belarus by 4.5%, Kazakhstan by 4.1%, Kyrgyzstan...

Africa's mounting debt is significantly reducing funding for sustainable development in Least Developed Countries (LDCs), particularly affecting critical sectors like health and education, according to Ms. Oyebanke Abejirin, Economic Affairs Officer at the UN Economic Commission for Africa (UN ECA). Speaking at the Second Session of the Committee on Economic...