Arches Trend Column Vol.8 Generative AI in India: How New Delhi is Driving Economic Growth with AI
Summary Content India – a nation is known for its rich resources, immense population, and diverse economy. And this giant economy is about to witness rapid economic growth, driven by AI technology. The significance of generative AI, since having gained great attention from the officials, also requires proactive measures to harness its potential. AI startups […]
Arches Trend Column Vol.7 “Bioplastics”: Initiatives in Japan, Brazil, and Thailand
Summary Content As global efforts to reduce CO2 emissions intensify, the innovation for mass production of plastic materials derived from plant-based ethanol is gaining attention. What is the course of action taken globally in this regard? This time, let’s focus on noteworthy cases in Japan, Brazil, and Thailand. ＜Japan’s Vision of Bioplastics＞ Japan is currently […]
Arches Trend Column Vol.6 Power Generation “in Space”
Summary Content Conventional solar power generation faces numerous challenging issues such as light scattering by the atmosphere and weather-related impacts, which are difficult to overcome. On the other hand, Space Solar Power Systems (SSPS) have gained rapid attention due to recent technological advancements. SSPS is able to collect solar energy in space using satellites equipped with […]
Arches Trend Column Vol.5 Climate Tech: Insights into Background and Key Sectors
Summary Content While the climate change solutions are getting more urgent, Climate Tech has initiated as a vital field and capturing the interest from investors, policymakers, and entrepreneurs. So, what are the backgrounds and key sectors behind this attention? Climate Tech refers to a wide range of services to reduce environmental impact and mitigating climate […]
Arches Trend Column Vol.4 This is How ICT-Equipped Smart Streetlights Put “Super Cities” Into Action
Summary Content The concept of “super city” (differentiated from the “smart city”) is currently being promoted by many governments, communities, and businesses worldwide of utilizing ICT technology to optimize public applications to tackle problems and to achieve a “sustainable city.” This column will investigate examples of ICT utilization for improving administrative work and creating new […]
Arches Trend Column Vol.3 How the Metaverse is Changing the Landscape of Education in Asia
Summary Content In November 2022, insights from Deloitte predicted that if investment in the metaverse continues, the market size for the metaverse in the Asian region could reach between $800 billion and $1.4 trillion by 2035. To nail this, the article will look at the potential of metaverse technology in the education sector in Asia […]
Arches Trend Column Vol.2 “Self-healing Concrete”
Summary Content Self-healing concrete, as it is commonly known, is a building material that can repair itself even when it develops cracks. The development of new concrete constructions that self-heal cracks has become remarkably noticed in recent years. That is because consequences when such cracks can lead to rapid performance degradation by providing a route […]
Arches Trend Column Vol.1 When concerns over ChatGPT are rising, what are the officials’ and businesses’ policies?
Summary Content In general, the attitude towards the Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) – “ChatGPT,” remained wary, especially in the Europe region. For instance, the U.K. is developing its own version of LLM (Large Language Model); Italy has temporarily banned the use of the technology, etc. While countries are getting increasingly concerned, what is the Japanese policy […]