The scene opens with a woman strolling serenely down a little hallway, the camera moving behind her like it’s on rails and light streaming across her face. It breathes, but it’s not genuine. The video had the visual polish of a seasoned filmmaker even though it was created rather than recorded. Motion is not the only thing that Seedance 2.0 mimics. It uses visual rhythm instinctively, combining shots with deliberate pace. This AI video tool, which was released by ByteDance and is discreetly integrated into programs like CapCut and ImagineArt, is silently changing the way that creative storytelling may develop…
Author: errica
Every February, a silent race gets underway, one that is distinguished by sincere essays, long editing nights, and unwavering hope rather by stadium lights or television cameras. The Biasiswa Tunku Abdul Rahman (BTAR) scholarship is more than just another one for many aspirants. It is a turning point. This fellowship promises education with responsibility and is aptly named after Malaysia’s first prime minister. It develops character in addition to covering expenses. BTAR provides more than just financial assistance; it is remarkably successful in producing graduates who are capable and civic-minded. It provides guidance. Guidance counselors nationwide start distributing posters and…
Sometimes a lawsuit starts with an issue of power and a well-timed filing rather than a big bang. The Chinese electric vehicle behemoth BYD stealthily filed a complaint with the U.S. Court of International Trade on January 26, 2026, through four U.S.-based corporations. They made the glaringly obvious claim that the US government had overreached itself. The International Emergency Economic Powers Act, or IEEPA, which was first enacted to control national threats, is at the heart of this legal battle. According to BYD, it is being misused and overextended to impose tariffs under nine executive directives that now have a…
Rain sometimes bursts through the door instead of knocking. In response to the ongoing effects of Tropical Storm Basyang, local government units in many parts of the Philippines announced widespread class suspensions in early February. It wasn’t just a little drizzle. It was the type of weather that required careful consideration, forethought, and difficult choices. ItemDetailsEventClass suspensions across multiple provincesTriggerShear line rains, Tropical Storm BasyangAffected RegionsBicol Region, Visayas, Mindanao, Eastern LuzonClass Suspension DatesFebruary 5–9, 2026 (varies by location)Modalities UsedShift to modular or online learning in many LGUsLevels AffectedAll levels (public and private), including preschool to senior highAdditional ClosuresGovernment work suspended…
The Keppel share price has garnered a lot of attention lately, rising to SGD 12.06, levels not seen in more than ten years. There was nothing speculative or desperate about the climb. Instead of a wave smashing ashore, it felt measured, almost patient, like a tide moving steadily forward. For many years, Keppel was frequently regarded as a conventional conglomerate with significant industrial clout. It looks radically different now. As a result of management’s efforts to streamline operations and free up cash through asset recycling and strategic repositioning, the company has steadily become a leaner and astonishingly effective capital allocator.…
A stock’s softness does not automatically indicate deterioration. It can occasionally be interpreted as maturity. Despite a 10% decline in quarterly profits, DBS Group Holdings is only a hair away from its 52-week high of S$60 as of February 2026, trading at S$58.30. This serves as a reminder that stance is just as important to markets as performance. Due in large part to worldwide tax reforms and interest rate recalibrations, the bank’s Q4 results surprised some with a decline in net interest income and a higher tax bill. If you dig a little deeper, though, you’ll discover that an organization…
At the age of twelve, he landed in Hong Kong with a blanket and the kind of hunger that only exiles can experience. Jimmy Lai would eventually become a billionaire. After folding clothes for a while, he decided to reveal the truth. He became wealthy from the manufacturing and dangerous from the press. Few newspapers dared to directly challenge Beijing’s authority in the mid-1990s. Every day, Apple Daily did it. It yelled, chastised, and revealed. Jimmy Lai managed it like a cause but designed it like a business. His remarkably thoughtful decision brought him not just notoriety but also unavoidable…
Some ideas start with a kitchen gadget and an obstinate engineer, while others are the result of inspiration or frustration. According to a new UN report, low-cost concepts are finally being scaled into global solutions in the quiet but resolute revolution in ocean plastic recycling. Adam Root disassembled a washing machine in a small UK garage to see if it could be altered to capture plastic fibers. He created a prototype with just £250 from the Prince’s Trust, which later evolved into Matter, a business that provides microplastic-catching filters to homes and businesses in Europe, the US, and Asia. He…
In Patagonia, the wind doesn’t just blow by; it sculpts. It changes decisions, molds the air, and, more recently, has begun to change the way tourism operates. Tucked away in this expanse of steppe and water, Patagonia Azul has become Latin America’s first officially recognized carbon-neutral tourism destination. The initiative may initially seem idealistic. However, the wide vistas conceal very effective systems that cooperate. Diesel is supplanted by renewable energy. Motorized fishing fleets used to dominate marine reserves, but now electric boats glide through them. Rewilded animals are now a part of the carbon accounting system and the natural balance.…
With the exception of the faint murmur of inquiry, the classroom was abnormally quiet. Sitting in front of a tablet that showed animated shapes were a group of nine-year-olds. “Can the robot sense my emotions?” one of them inquired, leaning in. It was a real question, not one that was pre-written. This is how AI education is now being taught in Chile. Launching its national artificial intelligence curriculum at the primary level is a bold move for Chile. In addition to their main topics, children as young as six will begin studying the ethics and workings of artificial intelligence in…