Japan can raise renewable energy share to 80% by 2035: study
JAPAN could boost the share of renewable energy in its electricity production to 80 per cent by fiscal 2035 by expanding the use of storage batteries and enhancing regional power…
Xi calls for accelerating progress in China’s space endeavours
CHINESE President Xi Jinping on Monday encouraged personnel in China’s space industry to continue to work hard and accelerate progress in space endeavors. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist…
Innovations at intl manufacturing convention pave way for future industries
THE 2024 World Manufacturing Convention concluded Monday with a showcase of cutting-edge technologies and pivotal agreements that are set to drive the evolution of future industries. The convention, which brought…
China’s digital publishing industry grows rapidly in 2023: report
THE scale of China’s digital publishing industry reached 1.618 trillion yuan (about US$228.89 billion) in 2023, up 19.08 per cent year on year, according to an annual report. The report,…
A timeless tradition : The martial arts of Myanmar
Thiri Khit Oo (NP News) – Sep 20 Myanmar, a country rich in history and culture, has a deep-rooted tradition of martial arts that dates back centuries. These unique fighting…
G7 ministers warn of AI impact on cultural sector
ALONGSIDE the opportunities, significant risks posed by Artificial Intelligence (AI) to the cultural sector were highlighted at the Group of Seven (G7) ministers’ cultural meeting, which concluded on Saturday in…
Travellers in China increasingly favour highspeed trains for convenience, reasonable cost
DURING the just-concluded Mid-Autumn Festival holiday, Mr Wang, who lives in Shanghai, had to take extra days off work to visit his family in neighboring Jiangsu Province because train tickets…
ASEAN officials vow to promote sustainable urban development
OFFICIALS from member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have reaffirmed their commitment to advance sustainable urban development. “We reaffirm the commitment of ASEAN capitals and cities…
FATF praises India’s efforts against illicit finance, warns of threats
THE Financial Action Task Force (FATF) on Thursday praised India’s efforts to tackle illicit finance, however, warned the country of serious terrorism and terrorist financing threats, including those related to…
Microsoft-BlackRock team to raise $100 bln for AI data centres
MICROSOFT and investment powerhouse BlackRock on Tuesday said they have teamed up to raise as much as $100 billion for data centres and infrastructure to power artificial intelligence. The alliance…