THE Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has made significant progress, evolving into the world's largest platform of international cooperation and a widely-embraced endeavour globally.

THE advent of digitalisation and the emergence of groundbreaking technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, big data, the Internet of Things and nanotechnology have been fundamentally reshaping the competitive dynamics in all industries, and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are no exception.

CULTURAL and social exchange is one of the five key areas of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). Therefore, Malaysia and China can focus on cultural exchange through the creative industry.

CHINA'S Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), previously known as "One Belt One Road", marks its 10th anniversary this year.

Digitalisation facilitates commerce and promotes trade. At the same time, the advancement of technology has led to a surge in online fraud cases. In Malaysia, online scams are frequently making headlines. Almost every few days, we see news reports about citizens falling victim to these scams. According to the Royal Malaysia Police (RMP), between 2020 and May 2022, the department received more than 48,000 reports of online scams.

SEVERAL countries have been hit by deadly floods, with the latest being the flood in Libya brought by Storm Daniel, which has claimed 2,000 lives in the city of Derna alone as of Sept 12.

Cross Border E-Commerce (CBEC) involves electronic trade between countries, merging traditional import-export with technology.

THE Global Development Initiative (GDI), which China proposed in 2021, upholds six core principles to pursue robust global economic development. The six principles are staying committed to development as a priority; staying committed to a people-centred approach; staying committed to benefit all while considering the needs of developing countries; staying committed to innovation-driven development; staying committed to harmony between humans and nature; and staying committed to results-oriented actions.

The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) is a multilateral free-trade agreement made up of 10 Asean member countries and China, Japan, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand.

AS the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) reaches its 10th anniversary, it is undeniable that this ambitious venture has come a long way since its inception.

THE rise of China and the growing acceptance of its Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) have been remarkable over the last 10 years.

China's Global Security Initiatives (GSI) have brought a fresh perspective to international relations, generating lively debates among policymakers worldwide.