Airbus Opens New Jet Assembly Line in China
TIANJIN, China — Airbus has opened a second jet assembly line in China as part of a broad effort to expand global production of its A320neo family, the company’s best-selling single-aisle aircraft. The new facility, located in the coastal city … Continue reading Airbus Opens New Jet Assembly Line in China
China’s Auto Boom Turns Into a Brutal Price War
MUNICH / BEIJING — At the International Motor Show (IAA) in Munich this September, Chinese automakers such as BYD, Xpeng, and Avatr arrived in force, showcasing the rapid rise of China’s electric vehicle industry. Never before had so many carmakers … Continue reading China’s Auto Boom Turns Into a Brutal Price War
UNESCO Honors Malaysia’s Natural and Cultural Heritage
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — UNESCO has officially recognized Malaysia’s Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM) and the Kinabatangan Biosphere Reserve as World Heritage Sites, and the nation’s breakfast culture as an item of Intangible Cultural Heritage, underscoring Malaysia’s commitment to sustainability, … Continue reading UNESCO Honors Malaysia’s Natural and Cultural Heritage
Netherlands Seizes Chinese-Owned Chipmaker Nexperia
THE HAGUE – In a rare and forceful intervention, the Dutch government has taken control of Nexperia, a Chinese-owned semiconductor firm headquartered in the Netherlands, citing “serious governance shortcomings” and threats to Europe’s economic and technological security. The move underscores the … Continue reading Netherlands Seizes Chinese-Owned Chipmaker Nexperia
Magnitude 5.2 earthquake strikes 66 km off Manay
MANILA – On the morning of Sunday, October 19, 2025, at approximately 03:34 Philippine time, a magnitude 5.2 seismic event occurred beneath the sea some 66 kilometres off the town of Manay on the eastern coast of Mindanao. The event … Continue reading Magnitude 5.2 earthquake strikes 66 km off Manay