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The Arctic is becoming a new battleground for global powers due to its strategic location, military value, shipping routes and natural resources. Russia holds a strong position, while the US and China are also vying for influence.
China has initiated an international project to establish a 3D satellite network between Earth and the moon, aiming to track solar activity and study cosmic explosions.
Hong Kong's medical leaders emphasize that future healthcare professionals must combine clinical expertise with emotional resilience, AI proficiency, and a drive for sector transformation.
Media outlets from across the Asia-Pacific region have formed new partnerships in Shenzhen, China, ahead of the 2026 Apec summit, aiming to deepen collaboration on content, talent, and technology.
The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge (HZMB) saw record vehicle flow last year, with a lawmaker attributing its popularity to the suspension of Sky Shuttle helicopter services and a drop in ferry usage.
China's National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) has allocated 20 million yuan in central budget investment to support emergency recovery efforts in Jiangxi Province following recent heavy rain and flood disasters.
Suzhou has unveiled a three-year action plan to transform itself into a 'Mountain-Water Garden City,' aiming to integrate natural landscapes with urban development. This initiative is projected to stimulate over 20 billion yuan in city-wide consumption.
China's National Marine Environmental Forecasting Center has issued an orange storm surge warning for Liaodong Bay, Bohai Bay, and Laizhou Bay due to Typhoon Korawan, urging emergency defense measures.
A fully AI-generated 30-episode drama, an adaptation of "Journey to the West," has debuted on China's Hunan Satellite Television, marking AI's entry into prime-time entertainment.
Singapore navy participates in a bilateral maritime cooperation exercise with the Chinese navy, marking the fifth edition of the exercise.
Southeast Asian cities lack adequate heat risk assessments and weak regulations protect outdoor workers, a report says.
Second-generation owner Anita Lee opened Kau Kee’s first retail store in Mong Kok last December, making the family business known to the public after 66 years of supplying fish balls to Hong Kong’s street food industry.
Automakers want Congress to ban Chinese-made cars due to data privacy concerns.
Tetris says it did not give permission for White House to use its game imagery for controversial online arcade game.
Discussions are increasing about a potential merger between Tesla and SpaceX, but geopolitical tensions between the US and China pose significant challenges. Elon Musk's reliance on China for Tesla's manufacturing while SpaceX serves as a US national security contractor c…
How The U.S. Fell Behind China On Nuclear Power
The United States, once a leader in nuclear energy, has significantly fallen behind China in developing and deploying new nuclear power plants. China is rapidly expanding its capacity with state-backed projects and advanced reactor designs.
ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, has secured a $29.6 billion loan from a consortium of nearly 30 international banks to significantly increase its investment in artificial intelligence projects, primarily outside of China.
The US government now owns stakes in major tech firms and has adopted a new strategy to prioritize tech leadership as a national security objective.
Iran supports China's proposed regional security framework.
Beijing rejected the G20 statement over Strait of Hormuz issues.
Prysmian delivered record Q2 adjusted EBITDA, supported by strong Digital Solutions growth, improving margins, and continued operating leverage. The $3.8 billion Atkore acquisition strengthens Prysmian’s US exposure and expands its positioning across data centers, utiliti…
Europe opposes commercialisation of Arctic transits due to concerns over fragile ecosystems and risks.
China's Zhiyuan Research Institute has unveiled Xiaoyuan, a robot guide dog with wheels and legs designed to assist visually impaired individuals. It offers precise navigation, obstacle avoidance, and remote assistance, addressing a shortage of traditional guide dogs.
Chinese national David Chen learned about global industrial supply chains through a bag of potato chips. Naphtha, a flammable liquid from crude oil, is crucial for polyester fibres, packaging, and industrial solvents. Japan's naphtha supply crunch is part of a wider globa…
Autonomous AI agents now consume significantly more data tokens than human users, leading to a surge in processing costs. This shift in AI economics is giving lower-priced Chinese AI models a competitive advantage in the global market.
China's seven key departments, led by the Cyberspace Administration of China, have released a plan for 2026-2030 to integrate digital and green development, aiming for high-quality, low-carbon growth.
China deployed armed JL-10 trainer jets to intercept and drive away Philippine light aircraft over the disputed Scarborough Shoal, a move seen as a potentially more cost-effective tactic in the South China Sea.
Volkswagen to cut 50,000 jobs in a major restructuring plan.
China's State Council has promulgated Decree No. 845, which revises the "Regulations on Emergency Response and Investigation and Handling of Electric Power Safety Accidents," set to take effect on January 1, 2027.
China's AI race is shifting from model capability to cost-effectiveness and user value. Companies are optimizing AI usage for better ROI, favoring cheaper, open-source models. The challenge remains translating AI efficiencies into sustainable business revenue amidst user …