China introduces fastest high-speed train
BEIJING – China has recently unveiled the CR450, the fastest commercial high-speed train in the world. Developed by CRRC Corporation Limited, the new train reaches a top speed of 450 km/h and is expected to reduce travel time on the … Continue reading China introduces fastest high-speed train
Vietnam: CP-Leader calls for groundbreaking innovations
HANOI—In an impressive speech to intellectuals and scientists, the General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV), Tô Lâm, emphasized the key role that intellectuals and scientists must play in shaping the country’s future. He particularly highlighted their responsibility … Continue reading Vietnam: CP-Leader calls for groundbreaking innovations
Court Issues Arrest Warrant for President Yoon
SEOUL – In a historic first, a South Korean court issued an arrest warrant for impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol, marking the first time authorities sought to detain a sitting president. Following a request by the Joint Investigation Headquarters, the Seoul … Continue reading Court Issues Arrest Warrant for President Yoon
Jeju Air Flight Crashes, 179 Dead, Two Survivors
MUAN — A devastating plane crash at Muan International Airport has claimed the lives of 179 people, with only two survivors, both flight crew members, managing to escape the wreckage. The Boeing 737-800 flight, operated by Jeju Air, was arriving … Continue reading Jeju Air Flight Crashes, 179 Dead, Two Survivors
At Least 96 Dead as Plane Crashes in South Korea
MUAN – A devastating plane crash at Muan Airport in southwestern South Korea has claimed the lives of at least 96 people, with 181 individuals on board. The Jeju Air passenger plane, coming from Bangkok, attempted to land at the … Continue reading At Least 96 Dead as Plane Crashes in South Korea
HK: Scientists Unveil Revolu- tionary Neural Laser Chip
HONG KONG – In a groundbreaking development that promises to reshape the landscape of artificial intelligence and computing, a team of scientists at the University of Hong Kong has unveiled a neural laser chip capable of processing data at speeds … Continue reading HK: Scientists Unveil Revolu- tionary Neural Laser Chip
Vietnam’s Luxury Boom: The Rise of the Wealthy
HANOI – Vietnam’s rapidly expanding consumer class increasingly turns to luxury goods, signaling a significant shift in the nation’s economic landscape. As the country’s economy grows fastest in Southeast Asia, the rise of an affluent middle class is reshaping consumer … Continue reading Vietnam’s Luxury Boom: The Rise of the Wealthy
Japan Airlines: Cyberattack Disrupts Flights
TOKYO – Japan Airlines (JAL) has returned to normal operations after a cyberattack led to significant disruptions, delaying both domestic and international flights and temporarily halting same-day ticket sales. The attack, which began early Thursday morning, affected internal and external … Continue reading Japan Airlines: Cyberattack Disrupts Flights
Remembering the Victims of the 2004 Tsunami
BANGKOK/JAKARTA – On December 26, 2004, a catastrophic earthquake off the coast of Sumatra triggered one of the deadliest tsunamis in modern history, claiming the lives of nearly 230,000 people across 14 countries, with Indonesia, Sri Lanka, India, and Thailand … Continue reading Remembering the Victims of the 2004 Tsunami
Bangladesh: Ousted PM Sheikh Hasina Faces Extradition
DHAKA/NEW DELHI – Bangladesh is in the midst of a growing political and economic crisis as the government ramps up efforts to prosecute former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her family. Hasina, who fled to India in August following the … Continue reading Bangladesh: Ousted PM Sheikh Hasina Faces Extradition