Japan’s Space One terminated the flight of its Kairos small rocket shortly after liftoff on Wednesday, marking the end of its second attempt in nine months to become the country’s first company to …
Kioxia’s shares surge in debut, valuing Japan chipmaker at $5.8 billion
SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Shares of Kioxia soared 14% in their market debut on Wednesday, valuing the Bain-backed chipmaker at more than 890 billion yen ($5.80 billion) and highlighting strong investor …
Japan to Support Rapidus Even if It Delays Goal, Chip Czar Says
Japan’s support for Rapidus Corp. won’t waver even if the government-backed venture has to delay its goal of mass producing advanced logic chips by 2027, according to the chairman of the ruling …
Bangladesh’s New Dawn Is Darkened by Settling of Old Scores
When Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was toppled in August in a student-led uprising, it was supposed to be a new dawn for the young country. Instead, the raw wounds left by her repressive …
Pakistan puts over 4,000 beggars on no-fly list: Here’s why
Pakistan has placed around 4,300 beggars on the Exit Control List (ECL) to stop them from travelling abroad. West Asian countries, including Saudi Arabia, have warned of strict measures if Pakistan fails to address the issue of ‘exporting’ beggars.
Indonesia’s higher biodiesel mandate rollout may be gradual, industry watchers say
Indonesia’s plan to expand its biodiesel mandate from Jan. 1, which has fuelled concerns it could curb global palm oil supplies, looks increasingly likely to be implemented gradually, analysts said, as industry participants seek a phase-in period.
India File: In 2025, stock markets face a glass half full
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Exam reforms in India: DIGI-EXAM system, policy to allot centres, transition to CBT
Centre’s high-level panel recommends DIGI-EXAM system, secure test centers, and multi-stage testing for fair exams. NTA to focus on entrance tests with enhanced capacity.
An underground detector in China will sniff out mysterious ghost particles called neutrinos
Underneath a granite hill in southern China, a massive detector is nearly complete that will sniff out the mysterious ghost particles lurking around us. The Jiangmen Underground Neutrino Observatory …
Mary Jane Veloso back in Philippines
AFTER a 14-year detention in Indonesia, Filipino death row convict Mary Jane Veloso returned to the country on Wednesday morning, December 18, 2024.Veloso, acco