professionals

The State Budget received mixed reactions from youth, professionals, homemakers, and fishers, with stakeholders noting its growth focus alongside concerns about implementation and fiscal impact.

Approximately 25% of professionals experience a mid-career stall, defined as five years without a promotion or meaningful raise. This stagnation can result in significant long-term earnings losses.

An AI-powered robot named Ace, developed by Sony AI, achieved a milestone by defeating elite table tennis players in three out of five matches under official rules. However, it lost to professional players in two matches, managing to win only one game in those contests.