Political and Economic Highlights, from AI Conferences to Trade Deals and Electric Vehicles

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Political and Economic Highlights, from AI Conferences to Trade Deals and Electric Vehicles

A Summary

China's factory activity index: The release of this index on Tuesday will provide insights into the health of the world's second-largest economy.

The world's biggest memory chipmaker announces its first-quarter earnings, aiming to capitalize on the AI boom.

Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong's visit to Indonesia: Lee is expected to discuss food resilience, green energy transition, and the development of Indonesia's new capital city with President Joko Widodo.

Nadella will attend AI conferences in Jakarta, Bangkok, and Kuala Lumpur, sharing insights on how businesses can leverage AI.

Kishida will announce the creation of an international framework for generative AI and promote AI development, utilization, and rulemaking.

Periklindo Electric Vehicle Show in Jakarta: Over 80 brands, including electric vehicle manufacturers and related businesses, will showcase their latest models.

Mitsubishi Corp., Sumitomo Corp., and Marubeni post earnings for the fiscal year ended March 2024.

This is likely one of Lee Hsien Loong's final meetings with a foreign leader before transferring power to Lawrence Wong in mid-May.

Japanese brands dominate the conventional auto segment in Indonesia, but Chinese and South Korean brands are seeking opportunities in the electric vehicle market.

Kishida's visit to Brazil and Paraguay shows support for emerging countries' moves to join the OECD.