"Cultural understanding" should not mean: "You must understand me." It should mean: "I will try to understand you, and you try to understand me." That is the whole point. Otherwise, it isn't understanding. It is a demand.

Cultural moments make headlines. Now they also make entrepreneurs. Here’s what I mean. On May 8, 2025 at 1:25pm… a new pope is announced. Minutes later. @Shopify merchant selling “da pope” t-shirts. This is the speed of commerce today. And this is why entrepreneurs are my favourite people.

Cultural Affairs Officer Sunshine Ison visited Gunma’s Takasaki City to share America250 with 110 junior high students and meet the inspiring team at Kurabuchi English Village, where educators including young Americans help connect local youth with the world while supporting a community tackling depopulation.

#CulturalExchange# | 🌍🤖 #CICA# Youth Explore #Guangzhou# Tech! On July 2, youth representatives from 23 CICA states toured Guangzhou's cutting-edge industrial hubs. The delegation explored green energy transitions at #China# Southern Power Grid, witnessed advanced human-robot collaboration at #XPENG’s# smart EV manufacturing base, and studied the innovative "school-within-a-factory" talent development model at the GSK Vocational Training Institute. The exchange showcased the #GBA#'s powerful fusion of smart innovation and industrial education. Click to know more: #CICA2026# #SmartManufacturing# #TechInnovation#