# ⑥things Daily » 28-Feb-2024

*bitesized. 6 things for the day.*

By [⑥things](https://paragraph.com/@6things) · 2024-02-28

economy, technology, business, travel

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#**economy**

### ① South Korea baby-making at all time low.

Average number of births falls to 0.72. » [source](https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Society/South-Korea-s-fertility-rate-hits-another-all-time-low)

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#**technology**

### ② World's largest carbon dioxide removal plant in Singapore.

Singapore is building carbon dioxide removal plant with startup founded by UCLA scientists. Produces carbon-negative hydrogen. » [source](https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sustainability/world-largest-ocean-based-carbon-dioxide-removal-plant-built-singapore-4152536)

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#**business**

### ③ Apple cancels car project.

Apple cancels car project to focus on AI. » [source](https://9to5mac.com/2024/02/27/apple-cancels-apple-car-project-moves-team-to-generative-ai-projects/)

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#**business**

### ④ Nissan plans self-driving ride-share service in Japan.

Trial in Yokohama involves 20 vehicles. National rollout planned for 2027. » [source](https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/02/28/companies/nissan-driverless-ride-share-service/)

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#**business**

### ⑤ **Baidu quarterly revenue misses estimates**.

Revenue was 34.95 billion yuan. » [source](https://www.reuters.com/technology/chinas-baidu-quarterly-revenue-misses-estimates-2024-02-28/)

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#**travel**

### ⑥ Travel destination: Phrae, Thailand.

Known for its beautiful teak architecture, Phrae was once a semi-independent kingdom and a major teak trader. » [source](https://www.tourismthailand.org/Destinations/Provinces/Phrae/113)

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*Originally published on [⑥things](https://paragraph.com/@6things/28-feb-2024)*