https://www.asiapacific.ca/ en Canada's Catalyst for Engagement with Asia, Asia's Bridge to Canada ©2025 Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada Sun, 08 Jun 2025 18:48:14 -0700 https://www.asiapacific.ca/themes/apf/images/APF-logo-mark-v1.svg https://www.asiapacific.ca/publication/vancouver-taiwanese-film-festival-2024-first-coffee And APF Canada film review of But First, Coffee (2021), an award-winning short film by Taiwanese director Philip W. Shih.... Tue, 17 Sep 2024 16:49:25 +0000 Shruti Jhunjhunwala, Xuemeng Wang Dispatch 57986 at https://www.asiapacific.ca https://www.asiapacific.ca/publication/indonesian-government-under-fire-after-cyber-breaches Analysis: Cyberattacks on Indonesian government have exposed vulnerabilities in the country's data security with potential impacts for foreign investment.... Mon, 15 Jul 2024 12:06:23 +0000 Hema Nadarajah, Alberto Iskandar, Sasha Lee, Su Thet San Insight 57894 at https://www.asiapacific.ca https://www.asiapacific.ca/publication/indian-election-use-of-ai-political-campaigns-voter-engagement India’s massive national election shone a light on the rising use of AI to alter the nature of political campaigns and amplify voter engagement. ... Wed, 05 Jun 2024 12:06:44 +0000 Deeplina Banerjee, Suyesha Dutta, Suvolaxmi Dutta Choudhury Insight 57830 at https://www.asiapacific.ca https://www.asiapacific.ca/publication/south-koreas-tech-prowess-takes-centre-stage-ai-seoul-summit Analysis: The 2024 AI Seoul Summit, co-hosted by South Korea and the U.K. from May 21-22, bolstered South Korea’s role in global leadership in AI.... Wed, 29 May 2024 15:26:15 +0000 Scott Harrison, Tae Yeon Eom Insight 57801 at https://www.asiapacific.ca https://www.asiapacific.ca/publication/indian-tech-hub-bengaluru-reeling-water-crisis The south Indian city of Bengaluru is grappling with a severe water crisis impacting residents' health and the city of 13 million's high-tech sector.... Wed, 01 May 2024 10:50:19 +0000 Deeplina Banerjee, Suvolaxmi Dutta Choudhury Insight 57712 at https://www.asiapacific.ca https://www.asiapacific.ca/publication/charting-future-chinas-two-sessions-and-pursuit-global-high China’s ‘Two Sessions’ meetings in March 2024 resulted in a re-energized commitment to global supremacy and self-sufficiency in key high-tech industries. ... Thu, 25 Apr 2024 09:27:06 +0000 Xiaoting (Maya) Liu: Program Manager, China Dispatch 57702 at https://www.asiapacific.ca https://www.asiapacific.ca/publication/south-koreas-strengths-and-challenges-becoming-global Analysis: South Korea’s self-designation as a “global pivotal state” suggests that the country has reached a turning point in its foreign policy. ... Wed, 17 Apr 2024 14:43:52 +0000 Tae Yeon Eom: Research Scholar, Northeast Asia, APF Canada Explainer 57683 at https://www.asiapacific.ca https://www.asiapacific.ca/publication/explainer-ottawa-pours-billions-into-ai-to-plug-compute-gap Explainer: Canadian PM Justin Trudeau has announced C$2.4 billion in spending on artificial intelligence with large investments in computing infrastructure.... Thu, 11 Apr 2024 09:14:00 +0000 Danielle Goldfarb: Advisor and expert on the digital economy, real-time data, geopolitics, trade, and public policy, and an APF Canada Distinguished Fellow Explainer 57674 at https://www.asiapacific.ca https://www.asiapacific.ca/publication/nascent-summit-democracy-turns-attention-ai-showcases-host The third international Summit for Democracy in Seoul spotlighted the role of AI and digital technology in bolstering and threatening democratic integrity.... Sat, 06 Apr 2024 08:50:22 +0000 Scott Harrison, Tae Yeon Eom Insight 57670 at https://www.asiapacific.ca https://www.asiapacific.ca/publication/can-india-become-worlds-china-plus-one-in-tech-manufacturing Analysis: India as an attractive choice for companies looking to reduce their dependence on China for high-tech electronic products and components.... Wed, 20 Mar 2024 13:42:22 +0000 Deeplina Banerjee: Research Scholar, South Asia, APF Canada Explainer 57648 at https://www.asiapacific.ca https://www.asiapacific.ca/publication/despite-de-risking-chinas-role-global-smartphone-supply China’s position in global smartphone supply chains remains robust and resilient despite multinational corporations diversifying their manufacturing bases.... Thu, 14 Mar 2024 11:04:56 +0000 Karen Hui: Research Scholar, Greater China, APF Canada Dispatch 57638 at https://www.asiapacific.ca https://www.asiapacific.ca/publication/asean-issues-guidelines-artificial-intelligence Analysis: ASEAN has put forward a set of guidelines for governments and businesses to follow as they develop and use AI systems in the region. ... Wed, 06 Mar 2024 07:36:41 +0000 Charles Labrecque: Director of Research, Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada Insight 57627 at https://www.asiapacific.ca https://www.asiapacific.ca/publication/look-ahead-what-should-canada-be-watching-in-Asia-in-2024 10 things APF Canada's analysts will be watching closely in 2024 across the Asia Pacific as they impact Canada and Canadians. ... Wed, 24 Jan 2024 13:39:50 +0000 Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada Dispatch 57562 at https://www.asiapacific.ca https://www.asiapacific.ca/2023-year-in-review-timeline ... Wed, 13 Dec 2023 14:52:22 +0000 Read More 57455 at https://www.asiapacific.ca