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Blinken says fighting disinfo 'vital US national security interest'
Blinken says fighting disinfo 'vital US national security interest'
Technology
by  AFP

Fighting disinformation including AI-enabled content is a "vital" national security interest and diplomatic priority for the United States, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Monday at a democracy summit in Seoul. "Building a more resilient information environment is a vital US national security interest and an urgent priority for our diplomacy," he said.

China retail sales show shaky economic recovery
China retail sales show shaky economic recovery
Economy
by  AFP

The performance of China's economy in the first two months of 2024 was mixed, official figures showed Monday, with sluggish household consumption alongside increased industrial production reflecting an uneven recovery.

Asian trade cautious ahead of key rate decisions
Asian trade cautious ahead of key rate decisions
Economy
by  AFP

Traders in Asia were cautious on Monday after US shares receded, and as anticipation builds for the Bank of Japan to finally ditch its negative interest rate. "He has previously said that policy will remain accommodative after the removal of the (negative interest rate policy) and has ruled out the possibility of successive rate hikes," Kenny noted.