China's Huawei , blacklisted by the US, said on Saturday it is targeting 100,000 applications for its Harmony operating system in coming months as it seeks widespread help to achieve self-reliance. Assembly Election Results Live Updates Maharashtra Election Results Jharkhand Election Results Bypoll Election Results The tech giant has more than 15,000 applications based on Harmony that can meet consumers' basic needs, but the ecosystem requires more personalised and boutique apps, Huawei Chairman Xu Zhijun told a conference on Saturday. "Based on our analysis, for the Harmony ecosystem to be mature in meeting consumer needs, 100,000 apps is the milestone, and that is the key objective over the next six to 12 months," Xu said in a speech posted on the WeChat messaging app. The ambitious app target highlights the urgency in developing home-grown technologies as China faces elevated tensions with the US in areas ranging from trade to technology as President-elect Donald Trump threatens to be tougher on China. Huawei launched its operating system five years ago after US sanctions cut off support for Google's Android. The Shenzhen-based company, which sells products ranging from smartphones to laptops, later developed an open-source version of the Harmony system. 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Although much progress has been made, "for any operation system, no matter how advanced it is, it would be of no value if no one uses it." Discover the stories of your interest Blockchain 5 Stories Cyber-safety 7 Stories Fintech 9 Stories E-comm 9 Stories ML 8 Stories Edtech 6 Stories Xu expressed hope that developers could work hard to enrich app offerings and called on government agencies, state companies and social organisations to use Harmony as their operating system at work. He asked consumers to be tolerant of the system's immaturity, saying, "The more people use it, the more quickly it will become mature." Huawei unveiled Harmony in August 2019, three months after Washington placed it under trade restrictions over alleged security concerns. Huawei denies its equipment poses a risk. "No way back leads to victory," Xu said. "Huawei will unwaveringly invest in developing the Harmony ecosystem, and strive to make the impossible possible." 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Tech Concentration: A Global Phenomenon( MENAFN - Robotics & automation News) How manufacturing leaders can thrive when entering new markets December 22, 2024 by David Edwards By Shinichiro Nakamura , president of one to ONE Holdings Global expansion accounts for more than half of all corporate growth in the past decade. So, it's no surprise that manufacturers continue to penetrate new markets. This wider globalization trend is largely driven by the rise of emerging markets, sustainability efforts, and localizing production based on resources. However, entering new markets is easier said than done, particularly when facing hurdles such as regulations, tariffs, talent shortages, different cultures, and limited technology. These threats can severely undermine manufacturing capabilities across regions, and it's crucial that organizational leaders are aware of risks and opportunities to overcome them. Let's dive into these. It's essential to remember that global trends will underpin regional ones, and therefore, manufacturers must keep an eye out for them. To illustrate, the competition and dynamic between China and the US usually have widespread ramifications for manufacturing around the world. To start, pricing often varies significantly across regions. Steel tends to be cheaper in Asia than in Europe and North America. However, experts are forecasting that these price gaps will shrink in the wake of China's surplus supply of cheap steel. Another factor to examine is the level of demand for products in a particular region. That means examining the degree of competition within a market and the consumption behaviors of relevant industries. A useful way to gauge a product's market performance is to look at sector specialization. Regions often specialize in manufacturing sectors that align with local resources and expertise. For example, China is renowned for its electronics manufacturing, and cities like Shenzhen are regarded as hubs for tech companies and assembly operations. No two markets are exactly alike when it comes to regulations, and navigating these can be a complex challenge for manufacturers expanding. These regulations and laws can span industry-specific requirements to broader business operation laws, often covering areas such as licensing and compliance, tariffs and trade barriers, data protection and privacy, and employment laws. Political and economic changes can suddenly impact regulations, leading to uncertainty and a lack of clarity around compliance. For instance, with Donald Trump returning to the presidential office, there's widespread speculation that international trade tariffs will soar in the US. This could greatly impact manufacturers in certain industries that have operations and businesses in the US. To avoid legal pitfalls, organizations should invest in local expert guidance to help ease the process of understanding regulatory requirements and ensuring full compliance with them. Tackling logistics is another challenge manufacturers face. First, they have to source new reputable suppliers and vendors that ensure continued smooth operations. This can be particularly tricky without an established network to recommend these, which can result in a lot of trial and error. To save time and resources, manufacturing companies should maximize their network or look to branch out ahead of time so getting the ball rolling with those suppliers and vendors is easier once they're ready to set up shop in the new market. Geopolitical instability is another vital consideration that is hugely impacting trade around the world. The Houthi attacks on vessels in the Red Sea, for instance, have been blocking what's described as one of 'the world's trade arteries', causing congestion in ports across Europe and Asia. Bolstering a risk management plan by assessing the likelihood of such threats and their potential damage to operations within a specific area is key to maximizing supply chain resilience and mitigating the extent of logistical disruption. Available resources and technologies within a country can also hugely impact logistics and operations for manufacturers. Specifically, technology use can be limited by regulations and accessible talent to operate these, causing further adjustment pains for manufacturers entering new markets. It's useful to pre-assess resources and technology capabilities within a region before, and keeping an inventory of this can help manufacturing leaders plan their operations accordingly. This is especially important for manufacturers looking to make the most of data-driven operations to enable them to efficiently allocate practice and procedure management across multiple factory locations. Considering culture is inevitable when an organization expands beyond borders. First and foremost, establishing central corporate values, such as a mission statement, can be transformative to aligning teams and departments within a company. In fact, a strong brand identity that sets the tone of the corporate culture is one of the best ways to unite people and foster an environment of collaboration between teams. Training and development initiatives can help bring corporate culture to life. Nurturing a drive for growth among employees and acknowledging their efforts through rewards and incentives can really fuel positive behaviors like cross-collaboration and innovation. Having that central identity and culture makes a powerful north star for employees across an organization, regardless of their roles and responsibilities, because it pluralizes the employment experience while recognizing individual efforts. Additionally, the adage that communication is key is hugely applicable to cross-cultural management. Invest in effective communication channels that empower connectivity between teams across locations to prevent isolation and siloing. Platforms such as Slack have proven game-changing for many organizations around the world. This should also include regular one-on-one meetings between leaders and their teams to continually strengthen communication and motivate collaborative approaches. This also helps managers identify any grievances or suggestions around operations, business processes, and the general employee experience, making sure team members feel seen and heard. However, sometimes, individuals need an extra helping hand when dealing with cross-cultural differences in communication. Generative AI can be incredibly useful for helping people better understand the nuances of different cultures and languages, lowering the risk of misinterpretation. Every challenge is an opportunity for growth, and recognizing the implications of regional and cultural differences and regulatory changes is a critical first step to effectively preparing for global expansion. Understanding how these hurdles affect operations and business processes will help leaders solidify risk management plans for maximal agility according to the unique requirements of each region and market. About the author : Shinichiro Nakamura is the president of one to ONE Holdings , a group of companies which includes Daiwa Steel Tube Industries , one of the most innovative galvanized steel tube manufacturing companies in the world. 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PEPE's Popularity Faces Test as Investors Turn to Lightchain AINew Delhi: The landslide victory for ruling BJP-led Mahayuti in Maharashtra will booster billionaire Gautam Adani-led group's USD 3-billion project to redevelop Mumbai slum of Dharavi into a "world-class" district. Opposition Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) had pledged to reclaim all land given to the Adani group for redeveloping Asia's largest slum and promised to scrap the project altogether, if voted to power. Assembly Election Results Live Updates Maharashtra Election Results Jharkhand Election Results Bypoll Election Results For Adani, who is facing bribery charges in a US court, the scrapping of his pet Dharavi project would have been a big setback. With election results showing the BJP and its allies Shiv Sena and Nationalist Congress Party factions led by Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar, winning more than three-fourths of the 288 seats in the Maharashtra assembly, those anxieties have now been set to rest. Adani plans to turn 620 acres of prime land, about three quarters of the size of New York's Central Park, into a glitzy urban hub. About seven lakh living in rickety shanties with open sewers and shared toilets in the densely populated slums located close to Mumbai's international airport, are to be given flats of up to 350 sq ft free of cost. The redevelopment had become a political hot potato with the opposition alleging that that group received undue favours from the state government in awarding the contract. The group has denied benefiting from the government's favouritism. 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Project supporters in the ruling dispensation say the project holds out promise to make it a global model for slum redevelopment. While an estimated 1 million (10 lakh) reside in Dharavi, about 700,000 are thought to be eligible because of the resident definition of ones having proof of living in the area prior to January 1, 2000. The rest will get homes in other parts of the city, a proposal some locals opposed as they want no resident or business owner to be uprooted. Adani had in 2022 won a contract to remake the slum, which sits on prime real estate in the overcrowded financial capital, in seven years. Weeks before the poll, the Maharashtra government had approved the acquisition of 256 acres of salt-pan land for the Dharavi redevelopment. The salt-pan land is to be acquired from the central government and leased to the government of Maharashtra, which is redeveloping the 620-acre slum, the largest in Asia. The Dharavi Redevelopment Project Pvt, in which the Adani Group holds an 80 per cent stake, along with the state government, is implementing the project. The land will be used to build low-cost and affordable housing for residents of Dharavi. A survey of existing residents and businesses is being done to determine who would be rehoused in Dharavi or be relocated. The slums -- key backdrop in Oscar winner Slumdog Millionaire -- houses shanties where often eight people are squeezed in a 100-sq ft tenement and ten times that number sharing a toilet. Dharavi is also a massive hub for small-scale businesses ranging from leather goods to pottery and textiles. The Maharashtra government in 2022 issued a new tender to redevelop Dharavi after an earlier remake deal was cancelled. Adani Group, which also runs Mumbai's airport and distributes electricity in the city, had in 2022 won the project by offering to pay Rs 5,070 crore -- more than 2.5 times the sum quoted by the next highest bidder -- to provide houses, with a kitchen and a toilet, to eligible slum dwellers in revamped Dharavi. The group has an 80 per cent stake in the firm executing the project, with the remainder held by the state. Seclink Technologies, a Dubai-based consortium that initially won the cancelled the 2018 tender, challenged the new contract in the Bombay High Court, alleging the process "unlawfully" favoured Adani by raising bidders' net worth requirements and limiting consortium members. The state government said no contract had been agreed with Seclink and that the new tender was ordered because of the changed financial and economic situation in view of Covid pandemic. It also insisted that the Seclink consortium was not excluded from the bidding. Starting from the 1950s, the several state governments had floated tenders to redevelop Dharavi, but none took off. The redevelopment essentially required acquiring large tracts of land, attracting investors to build modern utilities and resettlement of local residents. The current redevelopment plan -- the state government's fourth attempt via a global tender -- has made the most progress. The project aims to transform the slum, which is around the size of Monaco, into modern apartments, offices, and malls. Dharavi started as an informal settlement for Muslim leather tanners but soon turned into a cosmopolitan melting pot with migrants from across India making it their home. As Mumbai expanded, the slum was no longer on the fringes of the city and is now home to a large collection of cottage industries. The Adani-led redevelopment project includes initiatives like sustainable transportation systems and modern infrastructure utilities. 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The European Championships was an obvious career highlight for the goalkeeper when memories were made despite the defeats to Norway, Austria and England in sunny Southampton. There was more to it than that for Burns, though. Two years after her performances at the tournament helped earn a move to the Women’s Super League, Burns is encouraging the new generation of Northern Ireland players to seize their chance to not just enjoy an experience of a lifetime but also grab a potentially life-changing experience too, just like it was for her. Injury may have blighted Burns’ time at Reading but, without that move, she may not be where she is now, chasing promotion back to the WSL with Bristol City Women. While the number of Northern Ireland players playing in England and Scotland has steadily increased of late, a second successive Euro qualification could well come with the added benefit of propelling the likes of Emily Wilson and Keri Halliday into the full-time game. “I think that’s the good thing about where we are. If we make it to the bigger stage, it does set us up to be in the eye of bigger clubs,” said Burns, who was joined at Reading by Lauren Wade in the wake of the 2022 Finals. “I am hoping that could well be the case again this time because we have a squad full of young players who have the potential to go and play at a high level. “Hopefully, if we get to that stage once again, then it will help them in the future.” Standing between Northern Ireland and another Euro Finals is a sizeable barrier in the shape of Norway, the former World, European and Olympic champions who possess a former Ballon d’Or winner and a couple of multiple Champions League winners amongst their ranks. Burns previously faced the might of the Norwegians in both qualifying for the 2022 tournament as well as at the Finals themselves and had to pick the ball out of the net 10 times across those two meetings – she missed the away qualifier, a 6-0 defeat in November 2019, through injury. Despite those previous humblings, however, Burns believes facing a familiar foe puts Northern Ireland in a good position before a crunch two-legged Play-Off with the prize of a place at the 2025 tournament in Switzerland for the winners. “I remember back to the first game of the Euros, and a lot of things happened,” recalled Burns of the 4-1 defeat ahead of facing them again at Inver Park on Friday night. “I think that we can’t really plan for a better opponent because we have played them so many times in the past, and we can take that as a major advantage. “We know what they have done in the past, and we are now very familiar with them. “If we can go out in the first game and have a solid performance and possibly get something from it, then it means that we can plan ahead going into the next game, and maybe it won’t be as tough a job when we go out there for that.” If there is a fear over facing the threat of Ingrid Engen and Caroline Graham Hansen, who have helped Barcelona win the last two Women’s Champions Leagues, as well as 2018 Ballon d’Or Feminin winner Ada Hergerberg, who has six Champions League winners’ medals herself, Burns isn’t showing it. She’s taking it all in her stride. “You can’t take away what they have achieved in terms of the honours that they have won – Ballon d’Ors and Champions Leagues. It’s important to remember that they are footballers at the end of the day, and that’s what we’re all here to do – we’re here to play football,” said Burns. “I can only prepare as best I can for what is to come and, hopefully, what I do is enough.”Jurors end 1st day of deliberations without a verdict in the YSL gang and racketeering trial
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‘Disastrous’: End to $112m NFL mistake looms as Rodgers’ ‘strained’ relationship revealedBEIRUT (AP) — Syria's de facto leader said Sunday it could take up to four years to hold elections in Syria, and that he plans to dissolve his Islamist group that led the country's insurgency at an anticipated national dialogue summit for the country. Ahmad al-Sharaa, who leads Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, the group leading the new authority in Syria, made the remarks in an interview with Saudi television network Al-Arabiyya. It comes almost a month after a lightning insurgency led by HTS overthrew President Bashar Assad's decades-long rule, ending the country's uprising-turned civil war that started back in 2011. Al-Sharaa said it would take time to hold elections because of the need for Syria's different forces to hold political dialogue and rewrite the country's constitution following five decades of the Assad dynasty's dictatorial rule. Also, the war-torn country's battered infrastructure needs to be reconstructed, he said. “The chance we have today doesn’t come every 5 or 10 years,” said al-Sharaa, formerly known as Abu Mohammed al-Golani. “We want the constitution to last for the longest time possible.” Al-Sharaa is Syria's de facto leader until March 1, when Syria's different factions are set to hold a political dialogue to determine the country's political future and establish a transitional government that brings the divided country together. There, he said, HTS will dissolve after years of being the country's most dominant rebel group that held a strategic enclave in the country's northwest. Earlier, an Israeli airstrike in the outskirts of Damascus on Sunday killed 11 people, according to a war monitor, as Israel continues to target Syrian weapons and military infrastructure even after the ouster of Assad. The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said the airstrike targeted a weapons depot that belonged to Assad’s forces near the industrial town of Adra, northeast of the capital. The observatory said at least 11 people, mostly civilians, were killed. The Israeli military did not comment on the airstrike Sunday. Israel, which has launched hundreds of airstrikes over Syria since the country's uprising turned-civil war broke out in 2011, rarely acknowledges them. It says its targets are Iran-backed groups that backed Assad. Unlike his criticism of key Assad ally Iran, al-Sharaa hoped to maintain “strategic relations” with Russia, whose air force played a critical role in keeping Assad in power for over a decade during the conflict. Moscow has a strategic airbase in Syria. The HTS leader also said negotiations are ongoing with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces in northeastern Syria, and hopes that their armed forces will integrate with the Syrian security agencies. The Kurdish-led group is Washington’s key ally in Syria, where it is heavily involved in targeting sleeper cells belonging to the extremist Islamic State group. Turkish-backed Syrian rebels have been clashing with the SDF even after the insurgency, taking the key city of Manbij, as Ankara hopes to create a buffer zone near its border in northern Syria. The rebels attacked near the strategic northern border town of Kobani, while the SDF shared a video of a rocket attack that destroyed what it said was a radar system south of the city of Manbij. In other developments: — Syrian state-run media said a mass grave was found near the third largest city of Homs. SANA said civil defense workers were sent to to the site in al-Kabo, one of many suspected mass graves where tens of thousands of Syrians are believed to have been buried during a brutal crackdown under Assad and his network of security agencies. — An Egyptian activist wanted by Cairo on charges of incitement to violence and terrorism, Abdulrahman al-Qardawi, was detained by Lebanese security forces after crossing the porous border from Syria, according to two judicial and one security officials who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to to talk to the press. Al-Qardawi is an Egyptian activist residing in Turkey and an outspoken critic of Egypt's government. He had reportedly visited Syria to join celebrations after Assad's downfall. His late father, Youssef al-Qaradawi, was a top and controversial Egyptian cleric revered by the outlawed Muslim Brotherhood. He had lived in exile in Qatar for decades. — Lebanese security forces apprehended an armed group in the northern city of Tripoli that kidnapped a group of 26 Syrians who were recently smuggled into Lebanon, two Lebanese security officials said on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to share the information with the media. The Syrians included five women and seven children, and security officials are working to return them to Syria. Kareem Chehayeb, The Associated Press