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Cisco is launching networking and security products to assist small and medium businesses (SMBs) in Asia-Pacific.

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Australia has the potential to become a global leader in artificial inteence, with a new report identifying key application domains where the country can excel. These include livestock production, medical technology, horticulture, optometry, and dermatology.

Google has launched Gemini, a powerful multimodal AI model that can understand, explain, and generate high-quality code. It is being hailed as Go's answer to ChatGPT.

Google is allowing advertisers to opt out of its Sh Partner Network (SPN) following concerns about ads appearing on inappropriate non-Google websites. This move aims to address brand safety issues and improve customer satisfaction.

Australia

With GoGoGrandparent, users can easily request rides by making a phone call and have access to assistance throughout the booking process. The platform also ensures that all rides are monitored and matched with drivers and cars that can accommodate specific needs.

Australia Post's decision to move from daily letter deliveries to every second day has small businesses running Licensed Post Offices preparing for change. However, the rise in parcel deliveries suggests resilience to the decline of letter volumes.

Diverse founding teams in tech startups are more likely to pursue IPOs or acquisitions as exit strategies, highlighting the importance of immigrant entrepreneurs and diversity in management.

Australian Economy

The combination of high interest rates, rising income taxes, and high inflation is leaving middle-income Australians feeling stretched, with household savings at their lowest level since 2007. The "per capita recession" is a real concern.

The EU is concerned about China's increasing industrial capacity in renewable energy products, as it leaves Europe vulnerable to an overflow of Chinese exports and unfair competition.

India

The Delhi government has announced new regulations and licensing requirements for vehicle aggregators and delivery service providers, including cab and bike taxi operators. The scheme aims to have all vehicle aggregators operating in Delhi 100% electric by 2030.

India's manufacturing sector has shown robust performance in November, driven by easing price pressures and increasing client demand. The sector is expected to continue its strong performance in 2024.

Top online gaming companies in India, including Dream11 and Games24x7, have signed a voluntary code of ethics to govern themselves amid recent taxation challenges.

World

Moody's Investors Service warns that global banks face a negative outlook for 2024 due to tighter monetary policies and reduced liquidity, which will lead to increased asset risks. This article explores the impact on Indian banks and China's economic growth.

In the rapidly growing creator economy, power dynamics are constantly shifting. Who holds the reins? The audience, the creators, the brands, or the platforms? Discover the complexities and challenges facing this multi-billion dollar industry.

Beijing may not be happy about a downgrade from leading credit agency Moody’s, but it shouldn’t have come as a surprise.

Tech

Advancements in generative artificial intelligence, like ChatGPT, are transforming society but require regulation. Collaboration between technology companies, universities, and governments is crucial to harnessing AI's potential while managing its risks.

Google's new artificial intelligence assistant, Gemini, wows viewers with its ability to interpret visual and verbal cues. Watch as Gemini accurately identifies objects, translates words, and even wins at rock-paper-scissors. Will it surpass open AI ChatGPT?

Meta has released a standalone AI image generator, "Imagine with Meta AI," based on its Emu model. The AI can create images from written prompts using publicly available Facebook and Instagram images. With its potential privacy implications, it's worth exploring how this new tool works.

Curated for you

Learn from marketing guru Gary Vaynerchuk on how to navigate the digital landscape, cut through the noise, and capture consumer attention in a world drowning in content.

In this article, we highlight 10 key content marketing ideas inspired by Gary Vee's teachings. Learn how to prioritize attention, identify emerging platforms, cultivate influencer relationships, and more.

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