News & Insights Across Asia
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Brazilian authorities have recovered the remains of all 62 victims from the plane crash near Sao Paulo. The tragic accident occurred in Vinhedo, claiming the lives of all passengers and crew on board.
China’s hydrogen refueling equipment is powering the 2024 Paris Olympics, highlighting China’s role in advancing hydrogen energy for transportation and contributing to global carbon neutrality goals.
New research reveals that 400 million people worldwide have been affected by long COVID-19, with an estimated annual economic cost of $1 trillion, highlighting the urgent need for global action.
Chinese researchers at CASIC have unveiled an unmanned emergency rescue system for tunnels, overcoming significant technical challenges to enhance safety and efficiency in tunnel emergencies.
Bengbu Medical University partners with Origin Quantum to use quantum computing in small molecule drug development, enhancing efficiency and precision in pharmaceutical research.
GM reaffirms its commitment to building a profitable, self-sustaining operation in the Chinese mainland despite rising local competition, emphasizing the importance of ongoing restructuring efforts.
Shanghai plans to fully transition its bus and taxi fleet to new energy vehicles by 2027, introducing over 17,000 NEV buses and taxis as part of its commitment to sustainable transportation.
Chinese researchers have uncovered key factors driving extinction risks in angiosperms, revealing that vegetation structure, climate, and evolution significantly impact plant endangerment in the Chinese mainland.
Sales of China’s new energy passenger vehicles surged by 36.9% in July, reaching 878,000 units. Exports also climbed, signaling growing global recognition of Chinese-made brands.
China’s Kylinsoft launches the AIPC version of the Kylin operating system, the country’s first AI-integrated PC OS, marking a significant advancement in China’s technology and operating system industry.
The Shenzhou-18 crew aboard China’s space station conducted a fire alarm test and blood sampling, showcasing advances in space safety and biomedical research.
Shenzhou-18 taikonauts aboard the China Space Station celebrated the Paris Summer Olympics and China’s National Fitness Day with a zero-gravity Olympics, featuring a mock torch relay and space games.
Chinese e-commerce retailer Temu, launched less than two years ago, is rapidly gaining ground in the online retail sector, offering unbeatable prices and challenging established competitors.
China has unveiled a plan to standardize carbon emission calculations across key sectors to meet its carbon reduction targets, aiming to publish 70 national standards by the end of 2024.
Chinese scientists have developed artificial sapphire dielectric wafers, a breakthrough that could lead to more power-efficient chips and improve electronic device performance.
China’s CNOOC has discovered the world’s first large, ultra-shallow gas field in ultra-deep waters, the Lingshui 36-1, in the South China Sea, with OGIP exceeding 100 billion cubic meters.
NASA may return two astronauts from the ISS on SpaceX’s Crew Dragon in February 2025 due to ongoing safety concerns with Boeing’s Starliner capsule.
China’s machinery industry demonstrated robust growth in the first half of the year, with significant advancements in intelligent manufacturing and green initiatives, according to the CMIF.
Indonesia inaugurates an anode material plant in Central Java, built by China’s BTR New Material Group and Singapore’s Stellar Investment, boosting its domestic EV industry.
Apple’s $20 billion annual deal with Google faces uncertainty after a U.S. judge rules Google’s search engine is an illegal monopoly, potentially impacting profits for both tech giants.