Japanese space startup Ispace’s lunar lander launched from Kennedy Space Centre
The Tokyo-based startup previously attempted a moon landing in the spring of 2023, only to fail. Wednesday’s launch is part of its second attempt.
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Why China is boosting public science education amid tech competition with the US
Despite decades of official emphasis, a government report in 2022 found that the system of science popularisation in China can be described as “hot at the top, warm in the…
Hasina niece resigns as UK minister over financial links to Bangladesh ex-PM
Earlier this month, Tulip Siddiq had referred herself to Laurie Magnus, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's adviser on ministerial standards, after it emerged she had lived in…
Vietnamese doctor accused of murdering pregnant lover, dismembering body to hide affair
36-year-old Danh Son, a general surgery specialist at Dong Nai General Hospital, is facing charges of murder, as well as robbery and illegal possession of military weapons.
Still no law on motorcycle taxis in the Philippines as 60,000 jobs at stake
Without the needed regulatory system, however, the problem with unregistered motorcycle taxis would only worsen.
Thai policeman gets 16 months in jail for brutal killing of beloved university dog Tia
The case dates back to May 7, 2020, when the 8-year-old mixed-breed male dog was found outside Chiang Mai University. An autopsy revealed that the dog may have been beaten.
Scores of Indonesians in Los Angeles affected by wildfires
The Indonesian consulate general reported that at least 97 Indonesians in the greater Los Angeles area have been affected by the fires. No fatalities among Indonesian nationals…
Uyghurs detained in Thailand say they face deportation and persecution in China
A group of Uyghur men who were detained in Thailand over a decade ago say that the Thai government is preparing to deport them to China, alarming activists and family members who…
Vietnamese language service to be introduced by Japan public broadcaster NHK
An NHK event in Hanoi is expected to act as a bridge to further promote the connections between the Vietnamese and Japanese people.
Singapore police working with Philippine authorities in investigation into ex-mayor Alice Guo
Ms. Guo's purported associates include Singaporean Zhang Jie, who is said to be the former president of an online casino group in the archipelago.