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•Plans target building over 60,000 GPUs by late 2026 to reduce import dependence.
•The country still lacks advanced semiconductor manufacturing capacity.
•Chip production incentives have yielded limited progress, relying on foreign suppliers.
•Data sovereignty remains a challenge as foreign platforms dominate information flows.

•The new full title is “The Donald J. Trump and the John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts.”
•The change was approved by the center’s board in late 2025.
•Leadership adjustments preceded the board’s decision.
•New signage was installed on the building’s exterior soon after the vote.

•Jeneroux represents the Edmonton Riverbend riding, which he has held since 2015.
•His defection raises the Liberal seat count to 169, three short of a majority in Parliament.
•Two other Conservatives—Chris d’Entremont of Nova Scotia and Michael Ma of Ontario—also switched to the Liberals in recent months.
•Jeneroux said he made the decision after discussions with family, colleagues, and constituents.

•At least 30 people were killed during the crackdown, according to the army chief.
•President Yoweri Museveni, 81, secured a seventh term in the January 15 election.
•Opposition leader Bobi Wine, head of the National Unity Platform (NUP), rejected the results.
•Wine alleged widespread irregularities, including ballot stuffing and voter intimidation.

•The latest assessment links stagnation to slower gains in education, health, and living standards.
•Historical context shows a deceleration after decades of rapid improvements driven by education and healthcare access.
•Economic realities include rising living costs, stagnant wages, and fragile public budgets impacting services.
•Education quality and outcomes vary widely even where enrollment remains solid.

•The development, launched in 2017, aims to relieve Beijing’s non-essential functions and spur a modern, low-carbon urban center.
•State-owned enterprises such as China Satellite Network Group and China Telecom are establishing facilities in Xiongan.
•Relocation programs focus on offering housing subsidies and favorable financing terms to newcomers.
•A growing cadre of government and state-sector workers is contributing to an emerging privileged enclave.

•Total investments exceed 835 billion yuan (\$116 billion), aiming to ease Beijing’s urban pressures.
•The new city center is emerging with government offices, modern data centers, and active business districts.
•Relocations include major state-owned enterprises such as China Satellite Network Group and China Huaneng from Beijing.
•Branches of top hospitals, high schools, and universities are establishing operations in the area.

•Jakarta leads with about 42 million residents, followed by Dhaka at roughly 37 million
•Tokyo drops to third place with an estimated 33 million people
•Delhi and Shanghai each hover near 30 million, rounding out the top five
•The shift highlights explosive urban growth across Asia and its governance implications

•Growth driven by a large, youthful workforce, expanding services, and a rapidly developing tech ecosystem.
•Ongoing reforms and improving ease of doing business attract domestic and foreign investment.
•Manufacturing acceleration and export diversification aim to reduce reliance on services alone.
•Digital infrastructure and financial inclusion expand opportunities, especially in urban and semi-urban areas.