Chinese scientists have developed a special power transmission platform to charge drones mid-air using microwaves, a proof-of-concept design that may one day lead to UAVs flying indefinitely.
US expands Asia defense drills in shadow of China, Iran threats
The US on Monday kicked off its major annual joint Indo-Pacific military drills in the Philippines, seeking to reassure allies of its regional defense commitments while embroiled in a war with Iran.
China’s robot half-marathon broke an important record — and made for plenty of laughs
China once again staged a half-marathon for humanoid robots. It delivered a record — and plenty of chaos. A robot from Chinese smartphone and gadget maker Honor clocked 50 minutes and 26 seconds at ...
China voices concern over US seizure of Iranian cargo ship, urges further talks
China has expressed concern over the "forced interception" by the U.S. of an Iranian-flagged cargo ship, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Monday, urging ...
Thailand’s second-hand housing market is more than twice the size of the new home market
Sophon Pornchokchai, president of the Thai Real Estate Research and Valuation Information Center under Agency for Real Estate Affairs (AREA), said Thailand’s housing market recorded a total of 316,214 ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand sees selective real estate investment despite softer growth
Investors target high-conviction assets in the country. Thailand’s real estate market is seeing selective, conviction-led investment activity despite softer economic momentum, with capital targeting ... ( read original story ...)
Commercial vs residential investing: Which real estate investment gives better returns?
Should you buy a house for steady rent or invest in a shop or office for higher returns? The answer is not straightforward, because both options behave very differently in terms of income, risk and ... ( read original story ...)
Oil price jumps with US-Iran ceasefire ‘on tenterhooks’ – business live
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news ...
The Latest: Iran threatens to respond after US Navy seizes an Iranian-flagged cargo ship
President Donald Trump says the U.S. seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship that tried to get around its naval blockade near the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian military slammed Sunday's seizure and vowed ...
Thailand Mulls Higher Public Debt to Open $30 Billion Borrowing
Thailand’s government may lift a voluntary ceiling on public debt to open room for additional borrowing of about $30 billion to fund measures to shore up an economy hit by global energy shocks, ...