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Microsoft will invest $1.7 billion in AI and cloud infrastructure in Indonesia
The Microsoft logo is pictured outside the headquarters in Paris, Jan. 8, 2021
AP / Thibault Camus
2024-04-30, Springfield News-Sun
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Microsoft will invest $1.7 billion over the next four years in new cloud and artificial intelligence infrastructure in Indonesia — the single...
Indonesian presidential vote highlights tradeoffs between fast growth and a healthy environment
Climate activists display a banner during a rally calling for people to vote for candidates who pay more attention to climate crisis in the upcoming election, in Jakarta, Indonesia, Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024. The world's fourth most populous country is scheduled to hold its legislative and presidential elections on Feb. 14. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara)
AP / Dita Alangkara
2024-02-09, Newsday
JAKARTA, Indonesia — A presidential election in Indonesia, the world's third-largest democracy, is highlighting choices to be made as the country seeks to profit...
Brunei comes to a standstill for royal wedding of Prince Abdul Mateen
In this photo released by Brunei's Information Department, Brunei's Prince Abdul Mateen, center left, and bride Anisha Rosnah attend their wedding reception at Istana Nurul Iman in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024.
Brunei's Information Department via AP
2024-01-15, CNN
Life in the tiny oil-rich kingdom of Brunei came to a standstill Sunday for a grand royal wedding attended by heads of state and royals from Bhutan and Middle Eastern...
China should've notified PH of ships' passage through Sibutu—expert2024-05-07
The Philadelphia Inquirer: LAOAG CITY, Philippines — While the Philippine military deemed the presence of four Chinese warships in the...
On the Lighter Side: A few random thoughts on the circus and growing older2024-05-07
Plaquemine Post South: On a dark rainy night, a customer walked into a convenience store and told the manager he heard a couple playing checkers in a pickup truck outside. The manager asked the customer how did he know they were playing checkers? The customers replied that he heard...
4 Chinese warships spotted in Sibutu, only 'innocent passage'--AFP2024-05-07
The Philadelphia Inquirer: LAOAG CITY, Philippines — Four Chinese Navy warships were spotted in Sibutu Passage on May 2, the...
Trevor Hancock: The 1974 report that changed my life2024-05-06
North Shore News: As I look back on my life, I seem to have had the happy knack of being in the right place at the right time. At the age of 17, I heard about Voluntary Service Overseas, the British forerunner of the Peace Corps and CUSO, and before my 18th birthday was a...
Microsoft to invest $1.7 billion in cloud, AI in Indonesia, CEO says2024-05-06
CyprusMail: Microsoft will invest $1.7 billion over the next four years into expanding cloud services and artificial intelligence in Indonesia, including building data centres, according to chief executive Satya Nadella. Jakarta is Nadella’s first stop on a trip to...
Borneo over Bali? Here are 5 'destination dupes' for travelers who want unique getaways without ...2024-05-04
Business Insider: Young travelers want unique vacation experiences. Westend61/Getty ImagesMatt Berna of Intrepid Travel said young travelers seek immersive, unique experiences.Some are skipping popular tourist spots in favor of so-called "destination dupes."Book a vacation in...
Regular Press Conference of the Ministry of National Defense on April 25 (Ministry of National Defense of the People's Republic of China)2024-05-04
Public Technologies: ) By Senior ColonelWu Qian, Director General of the Information Office of the Ministry of National Defense (MND) and Spokesperson for the MND Senior Colonel Wu Qian, spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defense (MND) of the People's Republic of China...