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New study says microplastics interfere with the oceans’ ability to absorb carbon dioxide, by weakening their 'biological carbon pump', and releasing greenhouse gases as they degrade
Hyundai expects humanoid robots to become the largest segment of physical AI market and plans to build a factory capable of manufacturing 30,000 robot units annually by 2028
Korean tech giant set to announce a 160% profit increase for the 4th quarter this week as chip prices soar. It plans to launch 800m devices with AI features this year.
Diversification of trade to Africa, SE Asia and other regions, helps China manage US tariffs, but it also highlights its weak domestic economy, analysts say...
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Chips, AI Take Centre Stage in Taiwan’s ‘Win-Win’ US Tariff Deal16 Jan 2026
A top Taiwan official said the deal would encourage US investment in the island and help 'the extension and expansion' of its technology industry...
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Thai Construction Giant Rocked by Repeated Fatal Accidents16 Jan 2026
Prime minister cancels contracts with Italian Thai Development after crane collapses on consecutive days that killed nearly three dozen people...
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Cybercrimes Now Reaping Trillions of Dollars a Year, UNODC Says16 Jan 2026
The world needs to mount a multinational response to cybercrimes as threats from scam centres and organised gangs are rising, UNODC says...
Expanding forests in eastern China and restored grasslands in other areas have led to a movement of moisture that scientists are now seeking to comprehend...
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Trump to Host Five Central Asian Leaders, as US Seeks Minerals06 Nov 2025
The US wants to boost its influence in a region dominated by Russia, and courted by China. It is keen to get access to Central Asia's energy and mineral resources....
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India Wins Sanctions Waiver For Iran Port, US Keen For Deal30 Oct 2025
The move, for the port of Chabahar, aims to boost Delhi's effort to enhance trade with Afghanistan and Central Asia. It follows remarks by President Trump this week that he wants to reach a trade deal with India...
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India’s Adani Bans Sanctioned Tankers From Berthing at its Ports11 Sep 2025
Adani has issued multiple orders to block sanctioned tankers at its 14 ports, after the US and EU ramped up threats in regard to imports of Russian oil...
Underutilisation of renewables is spurring China to switch its focus from rapidly building renewable plants to making sure more of their power gets into the grid...
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China, India See First Drop in Coal Power Use in Half a Century14 Jan 2026
While many challenges remain for both countries to sustain their pivot to cleaner energy, the decline in coal-power use marks a 'historic moment', researchers say...
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Chinese Firms Told: ‘Stop Using US-Israeli Cybersecurity Software’15 Jan 2026
Chinese companies ordered to avoid cybersecurity software made by about a dozen US and Israeli firms due to national security concerns, sources say...
German government sources said there are high expectations that a deal could be signed at the end of January after "very intensive" talks between Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Modi on Monday...
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India ‘Could Face Higher Tariffs if Russian Oil Buying Continues’05 Jan 2026
US President Donald Trump, who is keen to end the war in Ukraine, warns he can raise tariffs further if India doesn't cut its purchases of oil from Russia; trade deal with Delhi yet to be finalised. ...
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Japan’s Sumitomo Realty Bets on Mumbai’s Booming Real Estate18 Dec 2025
Japan's third-largest developer has been attracted by rising rents and construction costs far lower than in Tokyo, New York or London...
Trump urges Iranians to keep protesting. Meanwhile, analysts unsure if Trump will impose a higher tariff on China, plus countries that are US allies. States are also waiting to see if the US will intervene in the crisis...
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Bets on Snap Election Push Japanese Stocks to Record High13 Jan 2026
The Nikkei shot up on Tuesday amid widespread speculation that Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will call a snap election, possibly in just a month's time...
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MiniMax Becomes Latest China Tech Firm to Make Bumper Market Debut09 Jan 2026
MiniMax is the second of China's so-called 'AI tigers' to go public, the first being Zhipu AI which made its market debut on Thursday, and also saw solid gains on Friday...
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