News & Insights Across Asia
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Russia postpones the launch of its Angara-A5 space rocket from the Vostochny Cosmodrome for the second time due to technical issues, with the next attempt scheduled for Thursday.
China’s icebreaker Xuelong has returned to Qingdao, successfully concluding the nation’s 40th Antarctic expedition. The vessel will be open to the public for three days.
Boeing is under FAA investigation after engineer Sam Salehpour alleged the company dismissed safety concerns in the production of its 787 and 777 jets, prioritizing speed over structural integrity.
Google unveiled a new version of its data center AI chips and announced an Arm-based central processor, marking significant advancements in data center technology.
China adds 56 new unicorns in 2023, solidifying its position as a global leader in innovation and technology, according to the Hurun Global Unicorn Index 2024.
China’s first ultra-deepwater gas field, Shenhai-1, successfully installs all three subsea production facilities for Phase II, marking a significant milestone in deep-sea energy development.
China’s Tiandu-2 satellite successfully employs the nation’s first in-orbit 3D-printed storage tank, marking a significant advancement in aerospace technology and deep-space exploration efficiency.
The U.S. is set to award Samsung over $6 billion to expand its chip manufacturing facilities in Texas, aiming to boost domestic semiconductor production and strengthen technological infrastructure.
Russia postpones the launch of its Angara A5 heavy-lift rocket from Vostochny Cosmodrome due to a technical malfunction, marking a delay in the nation’s space ambitions.
China has completed its deepest geothermal exploration well, reaching 5,200 meters in Hainan Province. The Fushenre-1 well marks a significant step in developing renewable geothermal energy sources.
China’s first domestically built polar icebreaker, Xuelong 2, arrives in Hong Kong SAR after completing an Antarctic expedition, marking its first visit to the region.
A total solar eclipse swept across North America, plunging regions into midday darkness and captivating millions who witnessed this rare celestial phenomenon.
China’s central bank announces a 500 billion yuan relending facility to boost sci-tech innovation and support SMEs, aiming to accelerate technological advancement and industry modernization.
China’s civil aviation authority has granted a Production Certificate to EHang’s EH216-S, the world’s first certified eVTOL aircraft, paving the way for mass production and commercial operations.
China has approved mass production of the EH216-S, the world’s first certified pilotless passenger eVTOL aircraft developed by EHang, marking a major milestone in urban air mobility.
China is set to reach a new milestone in geothermal energy exploration as the Fushenre-1 well nears a depth of 5,200 meters, making it the country’s deepest geothermal well.
An engine cover detached from a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 during takeoff in Denver, prompting an FAA investigation amid growing concerns over aircraft safety.
Chinese researchers have developed a groundbreaking battery-free textile that lights up with touch, paving the way for advanced wearable devices integrated seamlessly into clothing.
China’s Commerce Minister Wang Wentao has stated that the success of Chinese EV manufacturers is due to innovation, supply chain efficiency, and market competition, not government subsidies.
China has completed a new germplasm resources bank on the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau, enhancing efforts to preserve the region’s unique biodiversity and support scientific research.