News & Insights Across Asia
Track breakthrough innovations in technology, science, and healthcare globally, with a spotlight on Asia’s pioneering contributions.
Japan faces a severe flu outbreak leading to panic buying and shortages of flu medication. The situation is compounded by avian influenza outbreaks, causing a rise in egg prices and public health concerns.
China’s manned submersible Jiaolong and research vessel Dayang Yihao are undergoing major upgrades in preparation for deep-sea exploration missions this year, signaling the nation’s advancements in marine technology.
Cutting-edge technology dazzled visitors at China’s Spring Festival celebrations, blending tradition with innovation through robot performances and AI-themed events.
Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge sets a new record with 156,000 passenger trips on Friday during the Spring Festival, marking a significant increase in cross-border travel and regional connectivity.
Shanxi Province in North China achieved a record coal-bed methane output of 13.4 billion cubic meters in 2024, marking an 18.9% year-on-year increase, highlighting its commitment to clean energy development.
China maintains over 56.35 million hectares of wetlands through extensive conservation efforts, including the implementation of over 3,700 projects and significant mangrove restoration initiatives.
A research team from the University of Science and Technology of China has developed a lightweight, highly dexterous bionic hand capable of replicating the functionality of a human hand.
Chinese AI firm DeepSeek’s rapid rise has sparked concern in the U.S., challenging the AI dominance of American tech giants with cost-effective innovation and prompting reevaluation of global tech strategies.
China’s 2025 Spring Festival box office revenue surpassed 5.2 billion yuan by February 1, setting new records with blockbuster hits like “Ne Zha 2” and unprecedented audience engagement.
OpenAI launches o3-mini, a powerful and affordable AI reasoning model fine-tuned for STEM problems, offering enhanced speed and precision over previous models.
The WHO warns of escalating disease risks in the DRC, as over 2,000 are wounded and 45 killed amid fighting in and around Goma, raising concerns over the spread of diseases like mpox, cholera, and measles.
NASA’s stranded astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore completed their first spacewalk together, setting a new record and addressing crucial maintenance aboard the ISS.
As the Shenzhou-19 mission reaches its midpoint, astronauts aboard China\u0027s space station share their experiences during the Spring Festival, offering a unique glimpse into life in orbit.
China has criticized Japan’s new semiconductor export controls, warning that the measures could disrupt global supply chains and harm businesses in both countries.
Chinese researchers have developed a thin-film lithium niobate photonic radar chip, marking a significant advancement in millimeter-wave technology, poised to revolutionize 6G communication and more.
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Alibaba unveils its latest AI model, Qwen 2.5-Max, claiming it surpasses DeepSeek-V3 and leading competitors. The release marks a significant move in China’s escalating AI advancements.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has praised Chinese AI model DeepSeek for its ‘real innovation,’ calling it ‘all good news.’ Microsoft’s cloud platform now offers the DeepSeek-R1 reasoning model to users.
Silicon Valley is investing in electric flying taxis, as companies push to revolutionize transportation. This emerging technology promises to transform urban mobility and reduce congestion.
Brazil’s Supreme Court president, Luiz Antonio Barroso, discusses potential risks of artificial intelligence on journalism and social media in an interview with CGTN’s Paulo Cabral.
