China and Mongolia are battling to control massive dust storms
Thomas White, King’s College London; Andreas Baas, King’s College London, and Han Cheng, Max Planck Institute for the History of Science Dust storms regularly affect northern China, including its capital…
Tokyo stocks fall on AI investment concerns
Tokyo shares dropped Thursday as technology stocks slumped amid worries over massive artificial intelligence investment in the United States. The Nikkei 225 fell 510.78 points, or 1.03%, to close at…
China Pushes Boundaries With New High-Speed Rail Advances
China’s self-developed high-speed rail technology is making major strides in innovation and operations, highlighted by the launch of the Shenyang-Baihe line in the northeast. The route features the Fuxing CR400BF-GS…
China’s Liuhua Oilfield Secondary Development Fully Operational
China National Offshore Oil Corporation said Sunday that secondary development of the Liuhua Oilfield, the country’s first deepwater site, is now fully operational. The project marks a breakthrough in China’s…
Sri Lanka to Reopen Tourist Sites, Launch Campaign After Cyclone Ditwah
Sri Lanka will reopen most tourist destinations and introduce recovery measures to revive its tourism industry after Cyclone Ditwah, officials said. Deputy Environment Minister Anton Jayakody said the country’s botanical…
Death toll from floods, landslides in Indonesia’s Sumatra reaches 1,000
The death toll from the recent floods and landslides in three provinces on Indonesia’s Sumatra Island has reached 1,000, with 218 others missing, according to the latest data posted by…
Australia Needs to Triple Power Capacity by 2050, Market Operator Says
Australia’s electricity generation and storage capacity must triple by 2050 to meet demand, according to a draft report released Wednesday by the Australian Energy Market Operator. The 2026 Integrated System…
ADB Raises 2025 Growth Forecasts for China, Asia-Pacific
The Asian Development Bank on Wednesday lifted its 2025 economic growth forecast for China, citing resilient exports and continued fiscal stimulus in the world’s second-largest economy. The ADB said in…
Over 100,000 Cambodians Flee as Border Fighting With Thailand Escalates
More than 100,000 Cambodian villagers fled their homes to safe zones as border clashes with Thailand entered a fourth day, a defense ministry spokesperson said Wednesday. Lt. Gen. Maly Socheata,…