Philippines declares food security emergency to slash rice prices
The Philippines has declared a food security emergency to bring down rice prices, which officials said have remained high despite lower global prices and...
Alphabet faces scrutiny on AI spending as Google cloud growth slows
Alphabet will face investor scrutiny over its massive spending on AI when it reports earnings on Tuesday, as revenue growth at the Google parent...
Fracking boss Chris Wright confirmed as US energy secretary by Senate
The US Senate has confirmed Chris Wright, a fracking executive, to be President Donald Trump’s energy secretary. Advertisement Wright, CEO of Denver-based Liberty Energy...
Japan’s first-ever bunk-bed ‘sleeper bus’ will need you to buckle up while snoozing
Published: 9:30am, 4 Feb 2025Updated: 10:05am, 4 Feb 2025 Japan will unveil its first-ever double-decker sleeper bus on March 4, travelling between Tokyo and...
Senate Confirms Chris Wright to Lead Department of Energy
Denver fracking contractor Chris Wright is a scientist and engineer who supports fossil fuels and renewable energy development. The Senate has confirmed Colorado fracking...
Future of China’s humanoid robots
Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement [1] While they are not yet capable of performing a wide range of everyday tasks, rapid development promises a bright future...
Buffaloes and smoke machines: staged rural scenes create viral tourist spot in China
A county in China’s southeastern Fujian province has become a social media hit because of widely shared images depicting idyllic countryside scenes from the...
China influencer in humanoid costume faces classic ‘boyfriend’ question in hometown
An influencer with five million online followers went to her hometown dressed like a humanoid robot and was still introduced to men by village...
Hong Kong tourists with medical conditions should avoid flu-hit countries: experts
Published: 8:30am, 4 Feb 2025Updated: 8:38am, 4 Feb 2025 Chronically ill patients should consider delaying any planned trips to countries battling flu surges, Hong...