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ASEAN and China’s Anhui Province Strengthen Ties

JAKARTA – In a move to deepen economic and trade cooperation, ASEAN Secretary-General Dr. Kao Kim Hourn met with Mr. Sun Yong, Vice Governor of Anhui Province, China, to explore new avenues for collaboration between the Southeast Asian bloc and … Continue reading ASEAN and China’s Anhui Province Strengthen Ties

SungEel: Battery Recycling Project in Germany Cancelled

GERA – A high-profile industrial project in the East German state of Thuringia has failed: South Korean investor SungEel has unexpectedly withdrawn from the region, halting plans to build a state-of-the-art battery recycling facility in Gera. The last-minute decision marks … Continue reading SungEel: Battery Recycling Project in Germany Cancelled

Baidu Expands AI Ambitions with Launch of Ernie 4.5

BEIJING – Chinese tech giant Baidu has announced the launch of two new artificial intelligence models, reinforcing its position in the fast-growing AI sector. The company introduced Ernie 4.5, an upgraded foundational model, and Ernie X1, a logic-focused model designed … Continue reading Baidu Expands AI Ambitions with Launch of Ernie 4.5

Starlink’s Entry into India: A Game-Changer ?

NEW DELHI – After months of struggling to secure a foothold in India’s highly competitive internet market, Elon Musk’s Starlink is now on the verge of entering the country—thanks to an unexpected partnership with India’s two largest telecom giants. Reliance … Continue reading Starlink’s Entry into India: A Game-Changer ?

JAPAN: ANA is “Airline of the year 2025”

TOKYO/FRANKFURT – ANA All Nippon Airways, Japan’s largest airline and a recipient of Skytrax’s prestigious 5-star rating for 12 consecutive years, has been named “Airline of the Year 2025” by Air Transport World (ATW) at the 51st Airline Industry Achievement … Continue reading JAPAN: ANA is “Airline of the year 2025”

Japan: Preferred Networks Takes on Nvidia

TOKYO – Preferred Networks, a burgeoning Japanese tech company, is setting its sights on the global AI and semiconductor markets, taking on established giants like Nvidia. Co-founded by Toru Nishikawa and Daisuke Okanohara, the company is rapidly gaining recognition for … Continue reading Japan: Preferred Networks Takes on Nvidia

China to Build World’s Largest Solar Park

BEIJING – China has embarked on an ambitious renewable energy project by constructing what is set to become the world’s largest solar park in the harsh expanse of the Kubuqi Desert in Inner Mongolia. Spanning an impressive 400 kilometers, the solar … Continue reading China to Build World’s Largest Solar Park

US State Department Revises Taiwan Policy

WASHINGTON – The US State Department has recently revised the portrayal of its stance on Taiwan—a move that Taipei interprets as clear evidence of Washington’s enhanced support for the island. The passage previously featured on the department’s website, which stated … Continue reading US State Department Revises Taiwan Policy

Huawei revolutionizes smartwatch technology

SHENZHEN – Huawei Takes Smartwatch Technology to the Next Level. A recently filed patent reveals a groundbreaking development: a 3D fingerprint sensor that transforms the entire display of a smartwatch into a multifunctional sensor. This innovative solution enables intuitive control … Continue reading Huawei revolutionizes smartwatch technology

Panama Withdraws from China’s Belt and Road Initiative

PANAMA CITY – Panama has officially announced its withdrawal from China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), a landmark move that reflects changing national priorities and evolving international alliances. Since joining the initiative in 2017, Panama had sought to benefit from … Continue reading Panama Withdraws from China’s Belt and Road Initiative