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An Interview with Stratechery; A New Start

The Asianometry Newsletter β€’ 2707 implied HN points β€’ 21 Jan 25
πŸ•Ή Technology Semiconductors YouTube AI Manufacturing Asia
  1. The Asianometry Newsletter is now part of the Stratechery Plus bundle, so subscribers will have access to exclusive content like transcripts and audio feeds.
  2. Jon Yu, the creator of Asianometry, started his YouTube channel as a way to share his experiences in Asia, which has now evolved into a focus on technology and semiconductors.
  3. The semiconductor industry is complex and involves tightly-knit supplier relationships, with companies collaborating on process development while maintaining competition.

Mongol Storms and Asian Ruins

The Oswald Spengler Project β€’ 379 implied HN points β€’ 13 May 24
πŸ’Ύ History Translation Civilizations Maps Asia
  1. Spengler's work on Ancient Asia was a significant focus of his, but much of it remains untranslated into English, limiting its accessibility.
  2. Spengler had a deep interest in cartography and envisioned a new approach to universal history through the interaction of civilizations, highlighted in his sketch 'Altasien'.
  3. Spengler's plans for a series of articles on prehistory, including 'Ancient Asia', were cut short by his premature death, leaving many of his works and ideas unfinished.

World roundup: February 8 2024

Foreign Exchanges β€’ 766 implied HN points β€’ 09 Feb 24
🌍 World Politics Europe Middle East Asia Africa Americas
  1. Global temperatures have been rising, nearing the 1.5 degree Celsius threshold set in the Paris Climate Agreement.
  2. Ceasefire hopes in Israel-Palestine appear to be fading, with increased military focus and potential for a ground invasion in Gaza.
  3. Political tensions and armed conflicts in various African countries, including Guinea-Bissau, Niger, Somalia, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

World roundup: February 3-4 2024

Foreign Exchanges β€’ 786 implied HN points β€’ 05 Feb 24
🌍 World Politics Middle East Israel-Palestine Yemen Asia Pakistan Philippines Africa Nigeria Europe Russia Ukraine Americas United States
  1. The United States conducted airstrikes on Iranian-linked targets in Iraq and Syria, resulting in casualties and tension with the governments of those countries.
  2. In the Israel-Palestine conflict, Hamas is considering a ceasefire proposal while the Israeli military expands its operations in Gaza.
  3. President Macky Sall of Senegal postponed the country's presidential election, sparking protests and concerns about a potential self coup.
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World roundup: February 6 2024

Foreign Exchanges β€’ 707 implied HN points β€’ 07 Feb 24
🌍 World Politics Middle East Asia Africa Europe Americas
  1. Hamas responds to ceasefire proposal in Gaza, but concerns remain about the potential for a complete derailment of the peace talks
  2. Colombian government and ELN rebels extend ceasefire for six months, with agreements to halt kidnapping and recruit underage individuals
  3. US Senate confirms Kurt Campbell as the new deputy secretary of state, showing the administration's focus on China as a primary foreign policy concern

World roundup: January 11 2024

Foreign Exchanges β€’ 786 implied HN points β€’ 12 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics Middle East Asia Africa Europe Americas
  1. South Africa has brought genocide charges against Israel at the International Court of Justice, seeking to halt the assault on Gaza.
  2. The Israeli government's response to the South African filing indicates they understand the significance of a potential ruling demanding a halt to their military campaign.
  3. US and UK have carried out strikes against Houthi-linked targets in Yemen in response to attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea.

World roundup: January 6-7 2024

Foreign Exchanges β€’ 786 implied HN points β€’ 08 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics Middle East Asia Africa Europe Americas
  1. This weekend in history had notable events like a joint attack on French Guiana, Galileo's discovery of Jupiter's moons, and the start of the Bataan Death March.
  2. The situation in Israel-Palestine continues to worsen, with talks of further military operations, humanitarian crises, and diplomatic tensions.
  3. There is escalating conflict in regions like Iraq, Lebanon, and Yemen, with concerns about airstrikes, military actions, and potential regional wars.

World roundup: January 25 2024

Foreign Exchanges β€’ 648 implied HN points β€’ 26 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics Middle East Asia Africa Europe Americas
  1. Negotiations in Israel-Palestine are facing challenges due to leaked recordings and mediation issues with Qatar and Egypt.
  2. Gaza is experiencing a severe risk of malnutrition, with aid agencies struggling to provide for the population.
  3. Mali's ruling junta has announced the scrapping of a 2015 peace deal with separatist rebels in a move involving Algeria.

World roundup: January 27-28 2024

Foreign Exchanges β€’ 609 implied HN points β€’ 29 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics Middle East Asia Africa Europe Americas
  1. Historical events from January 27-28 include the end of the Siege of Leningrad, the liberation of Auschwitz, and the signing of the Paris Peace Accords ending the Vietnam War.
  2. Current events highlight progress towards a Gaza ceasefire and prisoner exchange deal, amidst allegations, challenges, and potential changes in aid strategies.
  3. On the international scene, actions range from ISIS claims in Turkey, militia clashes in Syria and South Sudan, electoral situations in Finland and Venezuela, to potential aid package blocks in Hungary by Prime Minister OrbΓ‘n.

China will Catch up in Generative AI in 2024

AI Supremacy β€’ 569 implied HN points β€’ 06 Feb 24
πŸ•Ή Technology AI Artificial Intelligence Asia Generative AI Cloud Services
  1. China is advancing rapidly in Generative AI and is set to catch up with the U.S. by 2024.
  2. China is approving numerous large language models and enterprise applications in AI, showing its commitment to AI innovation.
  3. The tech competition between China and the U.S. intensifies as China aims to lead in Generative AI with a focus on AI regulation and product advancements.

World roundup: January 9 2024

Foreign Exchanges β€’ 687 implied HN points β€’ 10 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics Middle East Asia Africa Europe Americas
  1. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is trying to convince Israeli leaders to stop killing Palestinian civilians, improve humanitarian situation in Gaza, and plan for a post-conflict scenario.
  2. US military carried out an airstrike in Iraq to foil a rocket attack on Ayn al-Asad airbase.
  3. Ecuador is facing a security crisis with violent incidents, including hostage situations, escalating across the country.

World roundup: January 19 2024

Foreign Exchanges β€’ 628 implied HN points β€’ 20 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics Israel-Palestine Middle East Latin America United States Asia
  1. Argentine rebel leader JosΓ© de San MartΓ­n led his army across the Andes Mountains into Chile in 1817, marking a milestone in Latin American independence movement.
  2. Roselle in New Jersey was the first community to be lit entirely with electric lighting via overhead wires in 1883, designed by Thomas Edison.
  3. Israeli tensions surfaced as cabinet member Gadi Eizenkot prioritized hostage recovery and suggested a ceasefire deal with Hamas, contrasting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's approach.

So, here we are ...

Tim Culpan’s Position β€’ 19 implied HN points β€’ 30 Aug 24
πŸ•Ή Technology Tech news Media Journalism Asia Career
  1. The author recently left a long career at Bloomberg and started a Substack to stay connected with followers. They weren't expecting such a positive response with many signing up and offering financial support.
  2. The author values their audience and will focus on Asia's technology scene moving forward. They want to keep their readers engaged with honest and critical insights.
  3. The author is interested in feedback and has created a poll to understand what their audience wants. However, they hint they'll ultimately follow their own path regardless of the results.

World roundup: October 31 2023

Foreign Exchanges β€’ 727 implied HN points β€’ 01 Nov 23
🌍 World Politics Middle East Asia Africa Europe Americas
  1. Israeli air strikes in Gaza led to civilian casualties, raising questions about proportionality and civilian protection in conflict zones.
  2. Houthi rebels in Yemen fired missiles at Israel, raising concerns about escalating regional conflicts and involvement of other countries.
  3. UN reports show the dire need for humanitarian aid in Ukraine, highlighting the impact of conflict on civilian populations and infrastructure.

World roundup: October 26 2023

Foreign Exchanges β€’ 668 implied HN points β€’ 27 Oct 23
🌍 World Politics Middle East Asia Africa Europe Americas
  1. UN Secretary-General formed a new panel for AI concerns and a conference for rainforest protection was held in Congo.
  2. Israeli military conducted significant raids in northern Gaza, leading to numerous casualties and destruction.
  3. US announced new military aid for Ukraine and a secret US military operation in Lebanon is putting American personnel at risk.

World roundup: October 24 2023

Foreign Exchanges β€’ 668 implied HN points β€’ 25 Oct 23
🌍 World Politics Middle East Asia Africa Europe Americas
  1. A study suggests significant glacier melting in western Antarctica is likely unavoidable due to warming ocean water.
  2. Issues in the Israel-Palestine conflict continue, with Gazan casualties increasing and international calls for a ceasefire facing opposition.
  3. The Biden administration accuses Iran of facilitating recent attacks on US military personnel in Iraq and Syria, leading to increased surveillance activities.

How Western sanctions blow back, hurting Europe, deepening Asian integration

Geopolitical Economy Report β€’ 378 implied HN points β€’ 11 Jan 23
🌍 World Politics Sanctions Europe Asia Trade Global Finance
  1. Western sanctions against Russia led to increased trade with Asia but devastated Europe's economy
  2. Sanctions typically have a low success rate in changing the behavior of targeted states
  3. Sanctions can backfire and lead to unintended consequences like Russia's increased self-sufficiency and deepening Asian integration

A growing population is changing the world and its values

The ZIPster β€’ 35 implied HN points β€’ 30 Jun 23
🌍 World Politics Population Aging Africa Asia Europe
  1. India has now surpassed China in population, with over 1.4 billion people.
  2. Some countries, like South Korea and Japan, are facing population decline due to low birthrates and aging populations.
  3. Africa is predicted to have a significantly large and youthful population by 2100, which will impact global demographics and economies.

Norway in the EU, martial law in Russia...

GeoPredict β€’ 0 implied HN points β€’ 28 Jul 23
🌍 World Politics Geopolitics Europe Asia Russia Middle East
  1. There are changing probabilities for various geopolitical events like Norway's EU referendum, Crimean Bridge incident, and martial law in Russia.
  2. GeoPredict tracks shifting possibilities such as armed conflicts between India and Pakistan, NATO commitments, and Islamic State attacks in Nigeria.
  3. Speculations include topics like UK rejoining the EU, use of ASAT weapons against satellites, and Putin declaring martial law in Russia.

Google mở engineering center ở Singapore

ThΓ‘i | Hacker | Kα»Ή sΖ° tin tαΊ·c β€’ 0 implied HN points β€’ 13 Apr 16
πŸ’Ό Business Technology Employment Asia
  1. Google opened an engineering center in Singapore which presents a good opportunity for Vietnamese engineers due to the city's cleanliness, tranquility, good management, low taxes, central location in Asia, and proximity to Vietnam.
  2. Vietnamese engineers can apply directly through the Google careers website or email the author for more information.
  3. Singapore is highlighted as a good place to live and work, and the post provides additional resources on job hunting and resume building.

Holly O: Hyperborea

Do Not Research β€’ 0 implied HN points β€’ 30 Mar 21
πŸ’Ύ History Myth Europe Asia Nationalism Occult
  1. Hyperborea, the mythological land beyond the northern wind, has intrigued Europeans since ancient times, believed to be the winter home of Apollo with eternal sunshine.
  2. The possible locations of Hyperborea have been suggested to include Iceland, Greenland, the British Isles, Scandinavia, and even Northern Asia, with different cultural associations over time.
  3. Despite the unlikelihood of Hyperborea's existence, its legend continues to captivate people, sparking renewed interest and speculation about its location and nature.