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Bingkai Karya – Guangdong, China’s economic powerhouse, is facing the challenge of transforming its traditional manufacturing sector. While the province boasts an impressive GDP of $1.89 trillion, concerns are rising about its manufacturing competitiveness due to geopolitical tensions and increasing costs. Shifting Strategies These factors have led manufacturers, both local and foreign, to reevaluate their […]

Bingkai Karya – Great apes, including bonobos, chimpanzees, gorillas, and orangutans, play a crucial role in maintaining the balance of forest ecosystems. Their presence in their habitat ensures the survival of various flora and fauna species and supports the overall health of the forest. Conservation Strategies for a Sustainable Future Recent research recommends integrated conservation

Bingkai Karya – Asia Pacific stares at a sobering truth: achieving the lofty Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030, as pledged by the world, seems like a distant dream. A recent UN report paints a grim picture, with the region projected to reach these goals a staggering 32 years later, in 2062. This alarming lag,

Bingkai Karya – The Indonesian community in Istanbul and its surrounding areas demonstrated their civic engagement by playing a pivotal role in the success of the 2024 Indonesian election. On February 11th, 2024, the Conrad Bosphorus Hotel in Istanbul buzzed with activity as Indonesian citizens residing in Turkey exercised their right to vote. Voters at

Bingkai Karya – In a significant step towards fostering democracy and civic engagement, the Indonesian community in Turkey has come together to declare their commitment to a peaceful and transparent 2024 General Election. The declaration, initiated by the Indonesian Overseas Election Committee in Ankara and Istanbul, saw active participation from election stakeholders and representatives of

Bingkai Karya – In a move aimed at revitalizing travel and economic ties, Thailand and China have agreed to scrap visa requirements for each other’s citizens starting March 1st, 2024. The announcement, made official following a meeting between Thai Foreign Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-nukara and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi, signifies a significant step towards strengthening

Bingkai Karya – Bangkok, Thailand – January 27, 2024 – High-level diplomats from the United States and China held “candid, substantive” talks in Bangkok, Thailand, despite ongoing tensions over Taiwan. While the self-ruled island remains a major point of contention, both sides described the discussions as fruitful and agreed to further engage on a range

Bingkai Karya – Taiwan’s voters rebuffed China and gave the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) a third presidential term on Saturday, January 13th. The victory for William Lai Ching-te, who strongly rejected Chinese pressure, was met with mixed reactions from the United States. President Joe Biden, in an apparent effort to reassure Beijing, reiterated the

President Joe Biden is actively pursuing the renewal of military-to-military connections with China, according to White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan’s statement on Sunday (Nov 12). This announcement precedes the face-to-face meeting between President Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping, scheduled during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in San Francisco. Sullivan underscored the President’s

Washington, D.C. – In a significant development, the United States and China have announced their commitment to working together in preparation for an expected summit between President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping next month. U.S. officials made this announcement on Friday, following a series of extensive meetings held in Washington, D.C., between Chinese