Himalayan Valley Devastated by Catastrophic Mudslide: Hundreds Feared Dead, Thousands Missing in China-Nepal Border Region

A catastrophic mudslide, triggered by an immense ice-rock avalanche, has ripped through a remote valley straddling the China-Nepal border, leaving a trail of devastation. As of Wednesday, August 26th, initial…

Taiwan Digital Policy Outlook: Recommendations for Modernizing Telecommunications, AI, and the Creative Economy

The Committee representing international business interests in Taiwan has issued a comprehensive set of policy recommendations aimed at bolstering the island’s digital competitiveness, urging the government to harmonize its regulatory…

Japan’s Fossil Fuel Push at Gastech 2026 Draws Scathing Condemnation from Greenpeace East Asia Amidst Growing Energy Insecurity

BANGKOK, THAILAND (15 September 2026) – Greenpeace East Asia today issued a stern rebuke of Japan’s continued reliance on fossil fuels, particularly natural gas and internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles,…

US Department of Defense Declares Confucius Institutes a National Security Threat, Cites Reemergence of "Sleeper Organizations"

Washington D.C. – The United States Department of Defense has officially designated Confucius Institutes, the Chinese government-funded cultural and language centers often hosted on American university campuses, as a significant…

Modernizing Taiwan’s Tourism and Transport: A Strategic Roadmap for Regulatory Harmonization and Economic Growth

Taiwan’s tourism and transport sectors currently stand at a critical juncture, facing a complex web of interconnected challenges that span multiple regulatory domains and government agencies. From the modernization of…

MiniMax Releases M3.1 Flash Model Weights, Empowering Developers with Advanced Multimodal AI Capabilities

MiniMax, a prominent player in the rapidly evolving artificial intelligence landscape, officially released the weights for its M3.1 Flash model on October 23, making the powerful multimodal model accessible for…

Greenpeace East Asia Warns of Fossil Gas Gamble Fueling AI Boom, Threatening Climate Targets

BANGKOK, THAILAND (17 September 2026) — As the global energy sector converges in Bangkok for the AixEnergy Summit, held concurrently with Gastech 2026, a stark warning has been issued by…

Hong Kong Police Arrest Two in Connection with Sophisticated Locksmith Scam Targeting Two Victims for HK$900,000

Hong Kong police have apprehended two individuals in connection with a sophisticated scam that preyed on the vulnerability of two victims, ultimately swindling them out of a combined HK$900,000. The…

Taiwan Tobacco Industry Calls for Science-Based Regulation and Enhanced Enforcement Amid Evolving Market Dynamics

The landscape of tobacco regulation in Taiwan is currently undergoing a period of significant transition as the government seeks to balance public health objectives with market stability and fiscal responsibility.…

China’s Data Centers Show Incremental Renewable Energy Gains Amidst Surging AI Demand, Greenpeace Report Reveals

Beijing – Data center and cloud computing providers in China demonstrated a continued commitment to increasing their use of renewable energy through 2025, with some notable progress observed in corporate…