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China turns to humanoid robots to address ageing population challenge

Guidelines issued by the Chinese govt state that the country will promote the development of humanoid robots, brain-computer interfaces, and AI tech specifically designed for elderly care

BYD brought hundreds of Chinese workers to Brazil on irregular visas

A total of 163 of those workers, hired by BYD contractor Jinjiang, were found last month to be working in what Brazilian authorities said were slavery-like conditions

Here's how Washington's tag on China's CATL could affect Musk's Tesla

CATL, the world's largest battery maker, is a major supplier of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries to Tesla for its Shanghai factory

China exports push Nippon to seek growth in US, India after blocked deal

Japan's top steelmaker, battling declining domestic demand, made the $14.9 billion bid for the US producer in an attempt to grow its footprint in a stronger market

BYD Sealion 7 to debut at Bharat Mobility Global Expo, launch in March 2025

The new BYD Sealion 7 was unveiled last year in China, positioned as an affordable alternative to the Tesla Model Y. It boasts a 360-degree camera system, enhancing safety and driving convenience

China's richest regions cut electricity prices to protect industries

The richest coastal provinces have reduced their benchmark thermal power prices by about 10 per cent from last year

HMPV scare: Centre asks states to enhance surveillance, create awareness

Seven HMPV cases detected in India; health secretary says country prepared for any potential surge in respiratory illness cases

Tibet earthquake caused no damage to dams, reservoirs, says Chinese govt

China on Tuesday said the 6.8-magnitude earthquake near one of Tibet's holiest cities, which claimed at least 126 lives, caused no damage to any dams or reservoirs in the country. The statement by the Ministry of Water Resources came as the earthquake highlighted concerns raised by experts about China's plan to build the world's largest dam on the Brahmaputra River in Tibet near the Indian border. According to regional disaster relief headquarters, the quake jolted Dingri County in Xigaze in Tibet Autonomous Region in China at 9:05 am local time. At least 126 people have been confirmed dead and 188 others injured, the state-run Xinhua news agency reported. Following the earthquake, China's Ministry of Water Resources stated that inspections found no impact on dams or reservoirs in the region, according to the Hong Kong-based South China Morning Post. China in December approved the construction of the dam, stated to be the world's biggest infra project costing USD 137 billion, rais

China's Shandong Port bans US-sanctioned tankers from calling into its port

The province imported about 1.74 million barrels per day (bpd) of oil from Iran, Russia and Venezuela last year, accounting for about 17 per cent of China's imports

HMPV cases in India: Which age group is most affected? Check complete guide

Seven HMPV cases have been confirmed in India. The preventive measures include washing your hands, covering your mouth while coughing or sneezing and staying away from symptomatic individuals

Tesla supplier Panasonic Energy to cut dependence on China for EV batteries

Panasonic Energy, which supplies batteries to Tesla and other automakers, is a unit of Japanese electronics giant Panasonic

Taiwan detects 15 Chinese aircraft near shores; reports satellite launch

MND reported that 14 of these aircraft crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait, entering Taiwan's southwestern Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ)

HMPV symptoms, precautions, treatment: All your questions answered

HMPV in India: The detection of HMPV cases in India has raised concerns, particularly over its impact on children, the elderly, and individuals with weakened immune systems

Asia's middle-class growth slows, keeping the 'Asian Dream' out of reach

There is no concrete definition of what such a dream with Asian characteristics means, but inspiration could come from the American Dream, a term coined by writer James Truslow Adams in 1931

US NSA highlights challenges posed by China's 'predatorial strategies'

Sullivan emphasised the significance of stronger defence cooperation between the US and India, citing its role in enabling greater security across the region

HMPV outbreak: India reports 5 cases, govt says there's no need to panic

Health Min says current data shows no unusual surge in influenza-like respiratory illnesses

HMPV cases in India: Everything we know about the tests, treatment so far

China is seeing a human metapneumovirus (HMPV) outbreak five years after the Covid-19 pandemic. The virus targets the respiratory system and is especially dangerous for vulnerable populations

Trina Solar sets world record for its technology's conversion efficieny

In laboratory tests, Trina's large surface area n-type fully passivated heterojunction (HJT) modules demonstrated an efficiency of 25.44 per cent

HMPV in India: 8-month-old baby suspected to be infected in Bengaluru

If the infection is confirmed, it would be the first reported case of HMPV in India

Chinese cyberattacks on Taiwan govt averaged 2.4 mn a day in 2024: Report

Taiwan's Government Service Network, or GSN, received a daily average of 2.4 million attacks last year, double the daily average of 1.2 million in 2023