China Now Capable of Building 50 Nuclear Reactors Simultaneously
China has announced it can construct up to 50 nuclear reactors concurrently, according to a report by the China Nuclear Energy Association. The capacity spans the full project lifecycle from design to construction, under...
Hong Kong Disneyland Expands on Strong 20th Anniversary Performance
Hong Kong Disneyland Resort's year-long 20th anniversary celebrations will continue through June, following what the park describes as a successful milestone period. The resort is building on strong visitor numbers and i...
India and US Near Completion of Trade Deal in Washington Negotiations
US officials say an India-US trade agreement is close to being finalized as negotiations continue in Washington. The development signals a potential breakthrough in bilateral economic ties between the two countries....
Reality Show 'Big Pitchure' to Give Viewers Creative Control of a Feature Film
A new pan-India reality show, 'Big Pitchure', will place audience members in the role of key decision-makers behind the production of a pan-India feature film....
India Faces Intense Heatwave as Telangana Records 43.4°C
Telangana recorded a peak temperature of 43.4°C on April 20, 2026, with thunderstorms forecast across 20 districts for April 21. Heatwave conditions were also reported in another Indian city, where the minimum temperatu...
Survey Shows Singapore Overtaking Indonesia as Asean's Perceived Leader
A new ISEAS–Yusof Ishak Institute poll of over 2,000 regional policymakers, researchers and business figures shows Singapore has eclipsed Indonesia as the perceived natural leader of Asean. Analysts attribute the shift...
China Tech Curbs Force Supply Chain Overhaul for Chips and Drones
Two parallel supply chain reshuffles are underway in response to China-related restrictions. China's domestic chip tool ecosystem is being retooled as foreign suppliers are squeezed out, while US drone manufacturers are ...
Japan PM Takaichi Maintains Popularity Six Months In, but Iran War Poses Risk
Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi remains a popular leader six months into her tenure, but analysts warn that escalating conflict involving Iran could disrupt her administration's smooth trajectory. The Iran war is identi...
Asia's Clean Energy Surge Accelerates Global Decline in Fossil-Fuel Use
Asia's rapidly expanding clean power capacity is playing a pivotal role in driving down global fossil-fuel consumption. The region's accelerating energy transition is contributing to a structural decline in worldwide rel...
South Korea Reportedly Leaked US Classified Data on North Korea Uranium Site
South Korea appears to have disclosed US-classified intelligence regarding a North Korean uranium enrichment facility, raising concerns about information security between the two allies. The incident could complicate int...
Okinawa Airport Becomes New Flashpoint in US Military Base Relocation Dispute
Okinawa's main airport has emerged as the latest point of contention in the long-running controversy over the relocation of US military bases on the island. The dispute adds to persistent local tensions over the outsized...
Vietnam's Younger Generation Embraces Mortgages, Reshaping Property Market
Mortgages are becoming increasingly mainstream in Vietnam as younger generations shift away from traditional values that prioritized outright property ownership. This generational change in financial attitudes is transfo...
Japan to Fund Jatropha Biofuel Production in Africa for Shipping Industry
Japan has announced plans to support the production of jatropha-based biofuel in Africa, targeting the maritime shipping sector's need for cleaner fuel sources. The initiative reflects Japan's strategy to develop oversea...
RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat Calls for Wider Use of Sanskrit Across India
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat described Sanskrit as a vital link among India's diverse linguistic traditions and a gateway to the country's civilisational heritage, urging its expanded use. He also clai...
South Korean Police Seek Arrest of HYBE Chief Bang Si-hyuk on Fraud Charges
South Korean police are seeking to arrest Bang Si-hyuk, chairman of BTS's management agency HYBE, over allegations he secretly earned millions through post-IPO share sales. The case emerges as K-pop supergroup BTS is emb...
Modi and South Korea's Lee Pose for Viral Selfie in 'Selfie Diplomacy' Moment
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, joined by Samsung chairman Lee Jae-yong, posed for a widely shared selfie during a Korea-India summit in New Delhi. The photo, taken with Sams...
Hong Kong Launches New Civil Service Accountability System Targeting Department Heads
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu announced a new 'Heads of Department Accountability System' to hold top civil servants responsible for failures in policy support. Lee emphasized the mechanism is aimed at foste...
Iran War Fuel Crisis Devastates India's Ceramics Hub in Gujarat
The ongoing conflict involving Iran has triggered a severe fuel crisis that has crippled the ceramics industry in Morbi, Gujarat. Most production units have shut down and workers have been laid off, forcing reverse migra...
Chinese Influencer's Live-Stream About Cambodia Cyber Scam Ordeal Abruptly Cut Off
A 20-year-old Chinese influencer known as Umi, who was previously lured to Cambodia and forced into a cyber scam operation, had her live-stream recounting the experience cut short before her account was banned. The broad...
Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia Coordinate to Secure Straits of Malacca
Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia are jointly working to ensure safe passage through the strategically vital Straits of Malacca and Singapore, according to Singapore's Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong. He stressed the ...