News & Insights Across Asia
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Despite devastating bird and animal populations worldwide, the H5N1 bird flu virus has rarely affected humans. Scientists are investigating why and are concerned about potential changes that could heighten the risk.
Ningxia’s goji berries are gaining global popularity, with exports rising significantly. The region is expanding its product range and reaching new international markets.
The Shenzhou-18 crew aboard the China Space Station is conducting groundbreaking strength and muscle adaptation experiments to understand the effects of microgravity on human physiology during long-term space missions.
At the SIFF, industry experts discussed how AI and filmmakers collaborating can revolutionize sci-fi films, blending technology with human creativity.
Operations at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport returned to normal after a brief power outage disrupted services for several minutes, causing minor delays at check-in and boarding.
A new report highlights global audience concerns over AI-generated news content and its impact on trust.
Chinese scientists have developed an injectable, biodegradable hydrogel sensor for wireless brain monitoring, offering a safer alternative to traditional devices and advancing neurological diagnostics.
Set to open this month, the Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link will cut travel time between the two cities to 30 minutes, enhancing connectivity in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.
Chinese scientists have developed a high-performance anti-interference ruthenium oxide thermometer, setting a new national record and advancing China’s position in quantum computing technology.
NextEra Energy Resources warns that President Biden’s proposed tariffs on clean energy technologies from the Chinese mainland could hinder the U.S. green transition by raising consumer costs.
High-speed sleeper trains linking Beijing and Shanghai with Hong Kong began operations, cutting travel times and offering convenient overnight journeys between these major cities.
The Beijing-Guangzhou High-speed Railway now operates at 350 km/h along its entire route, after increasing speed on the Wuhan-Guangzhou section, reducing travel time and boosting connectivity across China.
China-Europe freight train services reached a record high in May with 1,724 trips and 186,000 TEUs transported, marking significant growth in transcontinental trade and rail logistics.
The China-Europe joint SMILE space mission advances with the completion of in-orbit detectors, set for integration into a satellite this year, aiming for a 2025 launch to study Earth’s magnetosphere.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s $56 billion compensation package gains shareholder approval but faces legal uncertainties, leaving his monumental payday in question.
China’s GalaxySpace collaborates with Thailand’s Mahanakorn University to trial the first overseas use of China’s LEO satellite broadband internet, marking a milestone in satellite communications.
The Yangtze River Delta inaugurated its first railway loop line, connecting Shanghai with major cities and integrating smaller towns into the regional economy, marking a milestone in China’s infrastructure development.
Experts express concern over the EU’s proposed tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, warning of broad negative effects and potential WTO rule violations.
China has witnessed a historic surge in voluntary blood donations in 2023, reaching an unprecedented 16.99 million donations—a 5.9 percent increase from the previous year.
Toyota extends production suspension of three models amid ongoing investigations into testing irregularities, with production halted until at least July 31 as internal and ministry probes continue.