A Japanese cooling booth called the “Do Hiemon Box” is gaining attention as workplaces seek ways to protect workers from extreme summer heat.
Singapore is moving healthcare AI from simple assistance toward AI agents that can coordinate workflows and support patient care.
A U.S. patent dispute over DNA sequencing technology highlights the growing importance of genetic testing in modern medical research.
Britain's services sector expanded more strongly in August, supported by improving consumer confidence and technology investment tied partly to AI.
Japan's manufacturing activity accelerated in August, driven by stronger orders, production and demand linked to semiconductors and AI.
Britain is preparing for rising electricity demand from data centers as AI expands, increasing pressure on power infrastructure and renewable generation.
Indonesia is expanding electric public transportation as major cities seek cleaner mobility, lower emissions and more efficient urban travel.
U.S. researchers and automakers are advancing next-generation battery technologies as electric vehicles demand greater range, durability, charging speed and efficiency.
Singapore is strengthening research into aging biology as its population grows older and scientists investigate ways to support healthier longevity.
Britain's NHS is expanding digital and AI tools to improve diagnostics, administrative work and patient services while maintaining clinical oversight.
Indonesian researchers and urban planners are examining trees, green spaces and climate-sensitive design as cities face increasing heat and changing weather patterns.
Britain continues expanding offshore wind capacity as renewable projects become increasingly important to electricity supply and energy investment.
Indonesian researchers are expanding satellite and remote-sensing technologies to monitor forests, biodiversity and environmental changes across the archipelago.
The United States is expanding semiconductor manufacturing and research capacity as AI demand increases pressure for more advanced computing infrastructure.
British researchers are expanding the use of AI in drug discovery, using advanced models to analyze biological data and accelerate early-stage research
Indonesia is expanding submarine cable infrastructure to strengthen internet connectivity between major islands and support growing digital and cloud demand.
U.S. manufacturing expanded in August as new orders and production strengthened, with technology-related demand supporting the industrial recovery.
Singapore-based Grab raised its annual revenue and profit forecasts after stronger demand for mobility, deliveries and AI-supported services.
Japan is considering tax incentives for companies selling non-core businesses, aiming to encourage restructuring and greater industrial efficiency.
Global pharmaceutical companies are committing roughly $500 billion to U.S. manufacturing and research as they expand domestic production capacity.
Gunmen ambushed a police patrol in Ikire, Nigeria, killing two civilians and injuring four others. Officers returned fire as security forces launched a manhunt for the fleeing attackers.
Indonesia intensified aerial firefighting across Sumatra and Kalimantan as wildfire haze spread into Malaysia, causing hazardous air quality, low visibility, and school closure warnings.
At least 30 people were killed and others abducted when heavily armed bandits stormed four mosques in Niger State's Borgu LGA during afternoon prayers, looting villages before fleeing into forests.
More than one million Britons aged 16–24 are neither working nor studying, raising concerns about skills, opportunity and long-term economic participation.