Technology

What is a ‘fire cloud’, and how have they worsened wildfires in Europe?

Severe wildfires can generate their own unique weather systems. One of the most striking examples of this are dangerous pyrocumulonimbus, or pyroCB, clouds Pedro Sánchez says Spain is suffering effects of climate crisis as firefighters…

Apple leak in India, China eyes Indonesia for mineral access: 5 weekend reads you missed

We have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. After Apple leak, has India lost…

Chinese chipmaker CXMT soars more than 500% on debut

China’s leading memory chipmaker CXMT became the most valuable company in the mainland after soaring 500 percent on its market debut Monday, underscoring the impact of AI-driven demand on the semiconductor sector. The race to build data…

Chipmaker CXMT becomes mainland China's most valuable listed firm

The company's shares soared by 470% in its market debut, as the AI boom drives chip demand.

Mediacorp artiste Gladys Bay wins Outstanding Asian Star award for Singapore at Seoul International Drama Awards

Gladys Bay won for her role as Bella in the Mediacorp Chinese drama, Under The Net.

Emma Roberts, Cody John now married

“Scream Queens” star Emma Roberts has finally tied the knot with her actor fiancé Cody John, saying “I dos” at an outdoor ceremony in Idaho in the United States. The American actress-singer and John’s wedding was held at a garden filled…

Nigeria takes over chairmanship of African telecom union

Nigeria has assumed the chairmanship of the African Telecommunications Union (ATU) following the conclusion of the union’s seventh ordinary Conference of Plenipotentiaries in Abuja. The two-day conference also elected Kezias Kazuba Mwale…

‘Her screams echo in my ears’: the trauma of so-called ‘honour killings’ in Pakistan

There were 470 women killed in such circumstances across the country last year, with rights groups saying the true toll will be even higher, reflecting a system that still protects the accused Mohammad Ramzan was on the night shift at the…

Heathrow expansion would take thousands of jobs from other UK regions, report finds

Airports in England and Wales are likely to lose millions of passengers if third runway goes ahead, DfT economic paper shows Expanding Heathrow airport will take thousands of jobs from other regions of the UK, including almost 10,000 from…

Food security: can drones and BeiDou put an end to ‘paper farming’ in China?

China’s agriculture sector needs more advanced technology and innovation to boost yields and improve food security – not more farmland and crops, according to a rural policy expert. The remarks came after a state media investigation…

Say Alonzo laments restaurant hit by fire: 'Hard-earned money, dreams burned'

A disheartened Say Alonzo sought comfort in her faith and appealed for prayers after her restaurant in Laguna was destroyed by fire. The “Pinoy Big Brother” alum spoke about the unfortunate incident through her Instagram page on Sunday…

Apple may take on Meta, Google with AI glasses early next year