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Korea Herald
5 days ago
- Business
- Korea Herald
Sovereign AI, Resilient Economies, and Regional Connectivity Headline FORTUNE ASEAN-GCC-China and FORTUNE ASEAN-GCC Economic Forums 2025
Landmark forums in Kuala Lumpur close with a high-level call for shared AI governance, infrastructure investment, and inclusive growth across ASEAN, GCC, and China. KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, May 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The FORTUNE ASEAN-GCC-China and FORTUNE ASEAN-GCC Economic Forums 2025 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, have concluded with a clear call to action: Advance sovereign AI, deepen regional economic ties, and adopt inclusive growth strategies to weather global uncertainties. Organized by Fortune in collaboration with the Government of Malaysia, the landmark two-day program convened heads of government, FORTUNE 500 CEOs, industry leaders, and innovation pioneers from ASEAN, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and China. With the theme "Inclusivity and Sustainability," the forums provided a vital platform for government and business leaders to explore ways in which the 18 participating countries could collaborate to forge a shared economic roadmap for the future. Opening with the Fortune ASEAN-GCC-China Economic Forum (AGCEF) and Gala Dinner on Tuesday, the events catalyzed bold discussions on how to harness shared strengths—from natural resources and capital to digital infrastructure and youth-driven innovation—to navigate today's geopolitical and technological disruptions. At the AGCEF Gala Dinner, the Honourable Dato' Seri Anwar bin Ibrahim, Prime Minister of Malaysia, reaffirmed ASEAN's commitment to centrality, effective engagement, and focusing on economic fundamentals to drive growth. He expressed appreciation for the unprecedented cooperation from ASEAN, GCC, and China, noting the leaders' consensus to issue a joint statement outlining shared principles of good governance, policy clarity, and the protection of citizens' welfare across all three regions. His Excellency Li Qiang, Premier of the People's Republic of China told government ministers, policymakers and business leaders at the Gala Dinner that China, ASEAN, and the GCC countries enjoy a long-standing friendship and cooperation, rooted in a rich historical foundation. He noted that "China stands ready to work with ASEAN and GCC countries to strengthen alignment of development strategies, and deepen cooperation on regional integration. We must also firmly uphold the WTO-centered multilateral trading system, safeguard the stable and unimpeded functioning of industrial and supply chains, and keep breaking new ground in our common development." At the ASEAN-GCC Economic Forum, leaders acknowledged the need for a new framework on global AI cooperation rooted in sovereignty, inclusivity, and digital infrastructure. His Excellency Pham Minh Chinh, Prime Minister of Vietnam told the forum AI is a strategic growth imperative and urged alignment between ASEAN's emerging markets and GCC nations. Leaders also explored strategies to enhance data infrastructure and drive innovation to drive sustainable growth and competitiveness. Unity in Harmony: A Historic Anthem for the Future In a celebration of unity, Fortune used AI to co-create the ASEAN-GCC-China Theme Song - "A Shared Future" (命运共同体) – which was unveiled at the Gala Dinner on Tuesday. Saudi Arabia's first female singer, Dalia Mubarak, was joined onstage by six top artists from across the three regions including Balqees Fathi from United Arab Emirates, Princess Norodom Jenna (Cambodia), Siti Nurhaliza (Malaysia), Laure Shang (China), Dana Al Meer (Qatar) and Văn Mai Hương (Vietnam). Together, they delivered a rousing live performance blending tradition with innovation and serving as a powerful symbol of female empowerment to inspire young female leaders. Images of the debut of "A Shared Future" can be downloaded here. Credit: Courtesy of Fortune Spotlighting Southeast Asia's Strategic Rise The two forums cement Fortune's growing role in highlighting the economic transformation of Southeast Asia and its pivotal position in bridging the East and the West. Collectively, the ASEAN-GCC-China corridor represents over two billion people and 20 per cent of global GDP. "The Fortune ASEAN-GCC-China and ASEAN-GCC Economic Forums 2025 are just the beginning. We are committed to chronicling how these regions define the next era of leadership on AI, energy, and inclusive growth. The forums demonstrate that ASEAN, the GCC, and China are not just responding to change but shaping it," says Clay Chandler, Executive Editor, Asia, Fortune. Looking ahead, Chandler notes, "Fortune will continue to spotlight the region's business transformation, and we are excited to announce the publication of the second annual FORTUNE Southeast Asia 500 next month." AGCEF and AGEF 2025: By the Numbers About the Forums The ASEAN-GCC-China and ASEAN-GCC Economic Forums were hosted by FORTUNE in collaboration with the Government of Malaysia via the Prime Minister's Office. Anchor partners included ADQ, G42 and XRG. Maybank and Guangzhou Industrial Investment Holdings Group supported as strategic partners. Our partners also included Berjaya, Lotus's, IJM Corporation Berhad, CPM, Guangzhou Pharmaceutical Holdings Group, TCL Technology Group Corporation, EPG, BPai Technologies, Newfields and ACCCIM. FORTUNE drives the conversation about business. With a global perspective, the guiding wisdom of history, and an unflinching eye to the future, we report and reveal the stories that matter today-and that will matter even more tomorrow. With the trusted power to convene and challenge those shaping industry, commerce and society worldwide, FORTUNE lights the path for global leaders and gives them the tools to make business better. For more information, visit .
Time Out
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Not a drill: Aussie icon Nagi from RecipeTin Eats is hosting a lunch in Sydney soon
Now, this is exciting. Nagi Maehashi – Aussie icon, author of two record-smashing cookbooks (Dinner and Tonight), and the brains behind a seriously banging sausage roll recipe – is teaming up with Plate It Forward's Shaun Christie-David for a super special one-off Sydney lunch. Held at soul-warming Ukrainian eatery Kyiv Social – winner of Time Out Sydney's Impact Award 2025 – this edition of Mum Cha will see Nagi, her mum Yumiko, and RecipeTin's head chef Jean-Baptiste 'JB' Alexandre join forces with Shaun and his mum Shiranie to serve up a delicious eight-course meal to hungry Sydneysiders (hi, that's us) that celebrates culture, generations and stories. Guests will enjoy four shared dishes by Nagi, Yumiko and JB, and four from Shaun and Shiranie, plus a cocktail on arrival and free-flowing red and white wine. It's happening on Saturday, June 28 – kicking off from 1pm. And our favourite bit? Dozer, Nagi's beloved senior golden retriever, will also be making a special guest appearance. A social enterprise, Plate It Forward employs, trains and supports people from marginalised backgrounds and those who have experienced adversity (including refugees from war), shining a spotlight on their stories through their venues, including Kyiv, Colombo Social, Kabul Social and Kolkata Social. And as well as creating tasty, bulletproof recipes, Nagi is also passionate about supporting people doing it tough – she's the founder of RecipeTin Meals, a not-for-profit food bank that has donated more than 300,000 meals to Sydneysiders in need. So this is a beautiful collab in our books. Created by Shaun and Shiranie, Mum Cha is a monthly celebration of the women and mothers in life who inspire us – and a way to bring people together over love and a banging meal. Tickets to Mum Cha with Nagi, Yumiko and JB, as well as Shaun and Shiranie, cost $150 per person. They go on sale at 4pm today (Thursday, May 29), Sydney time. You can snap yours up here.
Eater
22-05-2025
- Business
- Eater
Trump's Crypto Dinner Is Bananas for So Many Reasons
A sweepstakes-type dinner goes down tonight in Loudoun County, with the top 220 holders of $TRUMP meme coin currency expected to 'meet the president in person' at his Sterling, Virginia golf course. Chinese cryptocurrency entrepreneur Justin Sun sits at the top of the leaderboard. The 34-year-old from Hong Kong with a $8.5-billion net worth (and former SEC lawsuit) made big headlines last fall, when the apparently aspiring art collector famously bought a banana duct-taped to a white wall for $6.2 million at a Sotheby's auction — and then proceeded to eat it. Despite its name, the Trump National Golf Club, Washington D.C. is actually nowhere near the nation's capital. Open since 2009, the luxury course sits 26 miles from the White House — and is a good 40-minute drive without traffic. It's one of 18 international golf clubs branded by Trump since 1999. The dry president also happens to have a 1,300-acre winery in Charlottesville, Virginia, which is the biggest one on the East Coast. Its sparkling Presidential Reserve, released right after Trump's 2025 Inauguration for a timely $245.47, is a likely pour tonight. The event page looks like a slot-machine bot, complete with cringey confetti GIFs. '220 Special $TRUMP Meme Coin Holders will be Invited to an unforgettable Gala DINNER with the President on May 22, 2025.' Gates open at 5 p.m. (a tall order during weekday rush hour), and 'all guests must be seated in the Ballroom' by 7 p.m., per the event page. Since the so-called $TRUMP coin contest started last month, investors spent around $148 million secure a seat, per crypto firm Inca Digital. The ethically disturbing dinner met with big backlash from Democrats comes the same week Trump's team officially accepted that $400 luxury jet from Qatar. Trump has seemed to find yet another legal loophole; per a laundry list of terms and conditions, 'travel costs, ground and other transportation, parking, meals, gratuities and incidental hotel expenses are the sole responsibility of verified $TRUMP Gala Dinner recipients.' The Q&A section reveals all sorts of random nuggets, such as: What provisions are there for special dietary requests like Kosher & Vegan options? Guests with specific dietary preferences or requirements should inform the event organizers in advance and we will try our best. An on-brand use of unnecessary caps lock spells out one night in suburbia. 'The top-25 coin holders are invited to an 'Exclusive Reception before Dinner with YOUR FAVORITE PRESIDENT!' And there's more: 'PLUS, We have separately by us arranged for a Special VIP Tour for you - so make sure you stay in town.' Crypto kings can, in fact, stick around suburbia for a 'summer pool bar kickoff adult party' at the club on Friday, May 23. In addition to diving for Trump tokens, one can only dream that Sun will splash around in a banana hammock while renegotiating Chinese tariffs. Singapore-based startup MemeCore is also expected to be in attendance. Per the Sterling club's 10-year executive chef Jim Zambito's LinkedIn profile, the property has 800 members and pulls in $2 million in annual food sales. Dishes include a grilled chicken Caprese sandwich and pineapple hoisin-glazed halibut. Sign up for our newsletter.
Korea Herald
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Star chefs' creations inspired by Jeju paired with wine at Jeju Food & Wine Festival
SEOGWIPO, Jeju Island -- With more than three weeks of culinary programming still underway, the 10th Jeju Food & Wine Festival is drawing crowds as it celebrates a decade of promoting the island's local flavors. The nonprofit cultural event, co-hosted by the Korea Food & Wine Festival and Cheju Halla University, runs until June 15 at Jeju Shinhwa World in Seogwipo, Jeju Island, and features a full slate of live cooking demos, gourmet tastings, and wine and art showcases — all spotlighting Jeju's growing profile as a food tourism destination. A central pillar of this year's programming is the 'Master Chef Class,' which has drawn large audiences with its star-powered guest chefs presenting in an intimate format. The second session of the 'Master Chef Class,' held Thursday, featured Cho Kwang-hyo and Chae Nak-young. Cho, the owner of Cho Kwang 101 and Cho Kwang 201 and a former contestant on Netflix's 'Culinary Class Wars,' wowed attendees with a new version of his signature dongpo pork. 'Dongpo pork became my signature after it aired on the show,' he told the crowd. 'For this version, I used Jeju black pork and added tangerines for an umami kick. The pork is pressure-steamed to preserve texture, then finished with tangerine zest-infused fat for a local twist.' Chae followed with a creative take on taco de pollo, using Jeju-raised chicken thighs, fresh salsa made with local tomatoes and red onions, and a hallabong citrus reduction. 'I lived in Jeju for six months last year and fell in love with the ingredients,' Chae said. 'The chicken here is chewier, sweeter, and so full of character. Everything I made for the class came from Jeju soil.' Each of the two 'Master Chef Class' sessions accommodated up to 80 participants, allowing them to engage directly with the chefs, observe their process up close or via screen and participate in a live Q&A. The featured dishes were also made available at the festival's 'Gourmet Dinner,' held Friday night. Star chefs bring signature dishes to Jeju The 'Gourmet Dinner,' a separately ticketed event, attracted 700 attendees and featured eight dishes served buffet-style from individual chef booths. Diners received food coupons to exchange for plated items such as horse meat tartare with doenjang namul and memil crackers by Chef Lee Jae-min, Jeju black beef sirloin by Chef Park Joon-woo and Chef Cho's Jeju tangerines and dongpo pork. Despite its popularity, the event faced logistical challenges. Long wait times and crowding led to frustration among some guests, as the chefs—accustomed to plated fine dining—struggled to keep up with demand in the buffet format. Still, praise for the food was nearly unanimous. 'The flavors were extraordinary. Every dish had a purpose,' said Lee Dong-hyun, a culinary student from Busan. 'The chefs clearly thought through the balance of appetizers, mains and desserts.' Wine meets art Another standout program was 'Art in the Glass,' now in its 11th edition, which brings together wine tasting and visual art in a unique collaboration hosted by Korean wine distributor Winell. Guests sampled from over 120 varieties while viewing original works by Korean artist Kim San, whose nature-themed painting adorned this year's featured bottles from Italy's Fantini Group. 'The great rock of Gran Sasso in Abruzzo reminded me of Hallasan in Jeju,' Kim said. 'I wanted this collaboration to blend the natural beauty of both regions.' Kim's label artwork "Fundamental Hometown-Forest of Fireflies" appears on Fantini's flagship wine, Edizione. Guests were given a wine glass and tasting pamphlet at entry, and four lucky visitors won bottles of the limited-edition collaboration wine in a raffle. Fantini President Valentino Sciotti who was at the event shared some pairing principles with The Korea Herald. 'With a spicy menu using Jeju's black pork, you need a wine with big structure like Edizione or Primitivo,' he said. 'For seafood such as the fresh sashimi and spiny lobsters from Jeju, I prefer sparkling wines. The bubbles clean the palate and allow you to enjoy more flavors.' In addition to marquee events, a farmer's market on the festival grounds offered fresh citrus, handmade jam and other artisanal products from local vendors for tasting and sale.
The Guardian
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Second cookbook author accuses Australian baker Brooke Bellamy of plagiarising recipes
A second author has accused Brooke Bellamy of copying recipes for use in her bestselling cookbook Bake with Brooki. Hours after RecipeTin Eats' Nagi Maehashi raised allegations of copyright infringement on Tuesday night, Sally McKenney, author and blogger behind Sally's Baking Addiction, levelled the claims. Bellamy, who owns the popular Brooki Bakehouse in Brisbane, denied the accusations, saying she had been making and selling her recipes before Maehashi's were published. The allegations relate to Maehashi's caramel slice and baklava recipe, along with McKenney's Best Vanilla Cake recipe. McKenney posted on social media, saying she was first alerted to the similarity months ago. She said her recipe was first published in 2019. 'One of my recipes was also plagiarised in this book and also appears on the author's YouTube channel,' she said. 'Original recipe creators who put in the work to develop and test recipes deserve credit – especially in a best=selling cookbook.' Bake with Brooki is a bestselling cookbook published by Penguin in October last year and retails for $49.99. Bellamy quickly became a global sensation after sharing 'day in the life' videos on TikTok, which receive millions of views each day. She is best known for her cookies and has opened pop-up stores in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Both Penguin and Bellamy deny the allegations. 'I did not plagiarise any recipes in my book which consists of 100 recipes I have created over many years,' she said. 'In 2016, I opened my first bakery. I have been creating my recipes and selling them commercially since October 2016.' Bellamy posted an image showing her caramel slice, which dated back to December 2016. 'On March 2020, RecipeTin Eats published a recipe for caramel slice. It uses the same ingredients as my recipe, which I have been making and selling since four years prior,' she said. The Brisbane baker said she 'immediately offered' to remove both recipes from future reprints to prevent further aggravation'. In Maehashi's Instagram post, she described Bellamy of 'profiting' from the alleged plagiarised recipes. The author claims she first raised concerns with Penguin in December. 'I put a huge amount of effort into my recipes. And I share them on my website for anyone to use for free,' she said. 'To see them plagiarised (in my view) and used in a book for profit, without credit, doesn't just feel unfair. It feels like a blatant exploitation of my work.' Maehashi is the founder of popular website, RecipeTin Eats, which has 1.5 million followers on Instagram. She is also the author of award-winning cookbooks Dinner and Tonight.
