Beijing Court Awards Compensation to Families of MH370 Passengers
A Beijing court has ruled on compensation claims filed by families of passengers missing on Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370, ordering payouts in line with international and Chinese law. The Chaoyang…
Indonesia Floods, Landslides Death Toll Nears 1,000; Over 1 Million Displaced
Indonesia’s National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) said Monday that the death toll from recent floods and landslides in Aceh, North Sumatra and West Sumatra has risen to 961, with 293…
Thailand Vows to Continue Military Operations Amid Renewed Border Clashes With Cambodia
Thailand said Monday it will maintain military operations along its border with Cambodia until its sovereignty and territorial integrity are no longer compromised, following renewed clashes that have forced mass…
Fitch Affirms Malaysia’s Credit Rating at ‘BBB+’ With Stable Outlook
Fitch Ratings on Monday affirmed Malaysia’s long-term foreign-currency issuer default rating at “BBB+” with a stable outlook, citing strong growth prospects and persistent current account surpluses. The agency said Malaysia’s…
Japan Lifts Tsunami Warning After Powerful Quake Injures Dozens
Japan’s weather agency lifted a tsunami warning early Tuesday for coastal areas of Aomori, Iwate and Hokkaido, hours after a strong earthquake struck off the Pacific coast of Aomori. The…
Ikea Opens First Store in New Zealand, Marking Global Milestone
Ikea has opened its first store in New Zealand, drawing crowds of eager customers who lined up hours before the launch at Sylvia Park shopping center in Auckland. Some arrived…
Billionaire Wealth Transfer Accelerates: UBS Report Highlights $5.9 Trillion Shift by 2040
The number of billionaires worldwide continues to rise at a faster pace, according to UBS’s 2025 annual wealth report. This year, 287 individuals joined the ranks of roughly 3,000 global…
Tesla’s Shanghai Gigafactory Produces 4 Millionth Vehicle
Tesla’s Gigafactory in Shanghai has reached a major milestone, producing its 4 millionth vehicle, the company said Monday. The plant, Tesla’s first gigafactory outside the United States, began construction in…
China Unveils Smart Shipboard Farm to Boost Fresh Food Supply in Remote Regions
A smart farm designed for ships made its debut at Marintec China 2025, offering offshore workers and residents of remote areas year-round access to fresh vegetables, fruits and mushrooms. Developed…