World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

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The shift cements Asia’s position as the world's leading innovation hub, led by China, Japan, and South Korea.

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Critics say the digital transformation is happening faster than governance can keep up, putting sensitive aid data at risk.

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The treaty is the first on genetic resources and traditional knowledge of Indigenous peoples and local communities.

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The world's five biggest science and technology clusters are now in East Asia; Japan's is the largest and China has the most.

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WIPO's top governing body appointed Daren Tang, a lawyer from Singapore, to serve as its next chief in a contest reflecting U.S.-China tensions.

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China is responsible for much of the growth as innovation becomes the main intellectual property battleground.

Human Rights

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The 'Books for Blind' Marrakesh Treaty championed by Stevie Wonder will have 70 member nations when the E.U. is added.

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A new review of U.N. whistleblowing policies and practices by the U.N.'s Joint Inspection Unit showed little improvement.

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A summit with the U.S. could expand North Korea's little-known involvement with international organizations.

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