Nvidia Artificial Intelligence Summit, U.N. Climate Talks, and Japan Leadership Vote
Japanese lawmakers to vote on new prime minister. U.N. climate talks commence in Azerbaijan. China's President Xi Jinping embarks on South America visits.
Meanwhile, the U.N. climate talks have commenced in Azerbaijan, with a focus on addressing the impact of extreme weather exacerbated by climate change. China's President Xi Jinping is embarking on official visits to South America, starting in Peru and Brazil.
In the tech world, Shanghai and Tokyo are abuzz with AI summits, showcasing the latest advancements in artificial intelligence. Baidu, a prominent Chinese tech giant, is hosting its annual flagship event, Baidu World 2024, in Shanghai, where innovations in AI will take center stage.
Nvidia is hosting a two-day AI summit in Tokyo, featuring a lineup of over 50 talks, live demos, and workshops covering various AI topics. Of particular interest is a session where Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and SoftBank Group CEO Masayoshi Son will discuss the future of AI.
As China gears up for the China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition, anticipation is high for the unveiling of a new stealth fighter jet, the J-35, aimed at bolstering the country's military capabilities. The event will also showcase Russia's advanced fighter, the Su-57, amidst some online scrutiny over build quality.
In the economic sphere, Japan is set to release GDP figures for the July-September period, with expectations of a 0.6% growth from the previous quarter. Additionally, Japanese megabanks are unveiling their financial results for April-September, offering insights into their performance post the Bank of Japan's interest rate hikes.
China is bracing for the release of key economic indicators, including retail sales and industrial production figures, as the country prepares to navigate the policies of the incoming U.S. President. Malaysia is also in the spotlight as it reports fresh GDP figures at the end of the week.
Japanese lawmakers to vote on new prime minister
U.N. climate talks commence in Azerbaijan
China's President Xi Jinping embarks on South America visits
Source: NIKKEI ASIA