Laos has leapfrogged into the modern age with a high-speed railway that connects the capital, Vientiane, to the border town of Boten, and into the heart of Yunnan, a Chinese province known for its rich heritage. The country is a former kingdom in Southeast Asia, sprinkled with temples and monasteries, and blessed by the Mekong River that connect s it peop le to Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, and China. Our Host James Chau tells the story of how innovation is connecting people.
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Jun 28 , 2022 | InnovationA new aircraft carrier has launched in Shanghai with innovation at its core. The Fujian is a 300-meter vessel that allows planes to take-off using updated technology that is safer, more reliable, and less reliant on natural resources. This story by our Host James Chau.
Jun 22 , 2022 | InnovationThe future of jobs is a challenge for many parts of the world as young people find a way to learn and thrive during a pandemic, and as the global economy heads towards a possible recession. In Hong Kong, a youth employment scheme is trying to match college graduates to new opportunities, and broaden their horizons in the Greater Bay Area — an economic zone led by Hong Kong, Macau and Gangzhou. This story by our Host James Chau.
Jun 16 , 2022 | InnovationEgypt is celebrated as a ancient seat of global civilization. But as it prepares to relocate its capital away from Cairo and into the desert, Chinese contractors are helping to imagine a modern-day hub that will continue history with smart innovations fit for a new century. This story by our Host James Chau.