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Transport and shipping
Japan seeks to reclaim LNG carrier market as shipbuilding revival takes shape
Japan is preparing to resume LNG carrier construction after a seven-year hiatus. The government has already begun talks with major shipbuilders, shipowners and energy companies.
Japan is looking to revive domestic construction of liquefied natural...
Global Affairs
A 73,000-ton bulk carrier sinks in the Bay of Bengal: fate of 22 crew members unknown
The Ocean Winner has sunk in the Bay of Bengal with 24 crew members on board. Two sailors have been rescued, while a search for the remaining 22 continues.
A large-scale search and rescue operation...
Transport and shipping
Tokyo allocates $95 million for hydrogen-, ammonia- and battery-powered vessels
Japan is launching a five-year support program for vessels powered by alternative energy sources, allocating 15.1 billion yen — around $95 million. Subsidies will cover up to half of eligible equipment costs.
Japan is launching...
International trade
PascoGas prepares major order with HD Hyundai: four LPG carriers worth $370 million
Turkish company PascoGas has been linked to a major new order from HD Hyundai for the construction of four LPG carriers worth around $370 million. The buyer has not been officially identified, but industry...
Incidents
New tremor near Taiwan: 5.5-magnitude earthquake recorded
An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.5 struck off the coast of Taiwan. The tremor occurred at a depth of around 10 km in waters off Taitung County on Tuesday afternoon, Beijing time.
An earthquake...
Incidents
China braces for another blow from extreme weather: 12,700 people evacuated in Liaoning
Liaoning has been hit by torrential rains, with around 240 mm of precipitation recorded in Dandong over 11 hours. Authorities have already evacuated more than 12,000 people and are preparing for further heavy rainfall.
China...
Global Affairs
China postpones Chang’e-7 launch originally planned for 2026
China’s Chang’e-7 lunar mission will not launch during the planned 2026 window. The decision was made after an assessment of the spacecraft’s readiness, with specialists determining that the launch conditions are not yet sufficient.
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Digital technologies
Humanoid Robots in China Put Their Skills to the Test in Real-World Jobs
In China, robots are no longer being judged solely on speed and agility. They are now expected to make beds, work in kitchens, assemble tools and perform tasks designed to mirror real working environments
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