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New sound proof we’re living in a giant void
Looking up at the night sky, it may seem our cosmic neighborhood is packed full of planets, stars and galaxies. But scientists have long suggested there may be far fewer galaxies in our cosmic surroundings than expected. In fact, it appears we live in a giant cosmic void with roughly 20% lower than the average […] The post New sound proof we’re living in a giant void appeared first on Asia Times.
Published on: August 04, 2025 | Source:HK stablecoin: Between crypto’s decline and digital yuan’s rise
On August 1, Hong Kong’s Stablecoin Ordinance officially came into force, marking the city as the first jurisdiction in Asia to roll out a comprehensive regulatory and licensing regime for stablecoins. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) announced that it expects to issue the first batch of stablecoin licenses by early 2027 and has already […] The post HK stablecoin: Between crypto’s decline and digital yuan’s rise...
Published on: August 04, 2025 | Source:Marcos Mostly Got What He Wanted Out of Trump
Although the Philippine president's visit could have been better, particularly on trade, it also featured no obvious mistakes or missed opportunities.
Published on: August 04, 2025 | Source:Trump to Attend ASEAN Meetings in October, Malaysian PM Says
Even if confirmed, it is hard to draw conclusions about what it means for the future trajectory of U.S.-Southeast Asia relations.
Published on: August 04, 2025 | Source:China can’t buy its way to a baby boom
China’s central government introduced a childcare subsidy on July 28 that will provide families with 3,000 yuan ($417.76) a year for each child under the age of three. The announcement came days after plans were unveiled to roll out free preschool education across the country. These developments mark a shift from previous years, when the […] The post China can’t buy its way to a baby boom appeared first on Asia Times.
Published on: August 04, 2025 | Source:Chinese university students told to spy on classmates, report says
Lecturers are also being harassed, the report finds, as ministers say threats will not be tolerated.
Published on: August 04, 2025 | Source:Will AI data centers crash the US economy?
TheUS economic datafor the last few months is looking decidedly meh. Thelatest employment numberswere so bad that Trump actuallyfired the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, accusing her of manipulating the numbers to make him look bad. But there’s one huge bright spot amid the gloom: an incredible AI data center building boom. AI […] The post Will AI data centers crash the US economy? appeared first on Asia Times....
Published on: August 04, 2025 | Source:Let’s Get Rid of Economic Data For a Few Years
Anecdotal information may say more about the state of the economy than the oracle of gross domestic product.
Published on: August 04, 2025 | Source:Cambodia to Nominate President Trump for Nobel Peace Prize, Official Says
The American leader reportedly played an important role in forcing the two nations to cease hostilities in their ongoing border dispute.
Published on: August 04, 2025 | Source:The big fat 'fake' Indian wedding - Gen Z's latest party trend
Wedding-themed parties - minus the marriage - have become popular among young Indians chasing new experiences.
Published on: August 03, 2025 | Source:Hackers, secret cables and security fears: The explosive fight over China's new embassy in the UK
It will be the biggest embassy in Europe, if approved. But its opponents fear it brings with it certain risks and dangers
Published on: August 03, 2025 | Source:Hackers, secret cables and security fears: The explosive fight over the UK's new Chinese embassy
It will be the biggest embassy in Europe, if approved. But its opponents fear it brings with it certain risks and dangers
Published on: August 03, 2025 | Source:The ‘Age of Economic Warfare’ Comes for the Energy Transition
In using export controls to cement a technological advantage, Beijing is following Washington’s playbook – but in the clean energy sector.
Published on: August 03, 2025 | Source:The Changing Skies Over Central Asia
With a rapid expansion in flights to, from, and within the region, the aviation industry is starting to reshape Central Asia.
Published on: August 03, 2025 | Source:As the US Rethinks AUKUS, Australia and the UK Forge Ahead
While the U.S. reviews AUKUS, amid pessimism about its feasibility, Canberra and London are tightening their strategic partnership.
Published on: August 03, 2025 | Source:Taiwan’s Civil Society Is Not Ready for War
Ukraine’s civil society was well-prepared, psychologically and practically, for Russia’s invasion. Taiwan's is not.
Published on: August 03, 2025 | Source:Systemic Suppression: The CCP’s Silent Elimination of Alternative Confucianism
Behind the ceremonial vocabulary used by Xi lies a system of epistemic control – one that quietly disables any version of Confucian thought that could challenge party supremacy.
Published on: August 03, 2025 | Source:Australia’s Intelligence Agency: Foreign Spying at Unprecedented Levels
The Australian Security Intelligence Organization chief said that the agency “is seeing more Australians targeted – more aggressively – than ever before.”
Published on: August 03, 2025 | Source:Indian singer loved - and mocked - for his nasal twang makes a roaring comeback
There was a time when Himesh Reshammiya's distinctly nasal songs blared from every Indian street. Now he's back.
Published on: August 03, 2025 | Source:The mystery of Winston Churchill's dead platypus was unsolved, until now
The mystery of a dead platypus, a Nazi submarine and a 45-day voyage has long remained unsolved - until now.
Published on: August 02, 2025 | Source:The mystery of Winston Churchill's dead platypus was unsolved - until now
The platypus - a top secret gift from Australia - was found dead in his enclosure as war raged in the seas around him.
Published on: August 02, 2025 | Source:How South Korea's K-beauty industry is being hit by Trump tariffs
Buyers and sellers of South Korean beauty products are stocking up as the 15% US tariff rolls out.
Published on: August 02, 2025 | Source:Prominent Indian ex-MP gets life sentence for rape
Prajwal Revanna was found guilty of sexually assaulting a former employee.
Published on: August 02, 2025 | Source:US-China race for air supremacy at sea hits critical phase
As China readies its first catapult carrier and the US scrambles to revive its sixth-generation carrier-based fighter program, the battle for air dominance at sea is entering a crucial new phase. This month, The War Zone (TWZ) reported that China’s People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) is nearing a pivotal milestone with its first catapult-equipped aircraft […] The post US-China race for air supremacy at sea hits...
Published on: August 02, 2025 | Source:No, Australia isn’t becoming a more violent country
Almost every day, it seems we read or hear reports another family is grieving the murder of a loved one in a street brawl, another business owner is hospitalized after trying to fend off armed robbers, or shoppers simply going about their business are confronted by knife-wielding thugs. The way media and politicians talk, it […] The post No, Australia isn’t becoming a more violent country appeared first on Asia Times.
Published on: August 02, 2025 | Source:US willfully ceding the energy innovation race to China
During the Cold War, the US and Soviet Union were locked in a desperate race to develop cutting‑edge technologies like long-range missiles and satellites. Fast forward to today and the frontiers of global technology have pivoted to AI and next‑generation energy. In one domain, AI, the US has far outpaced any other nation – though […] The post US willfully ceding the energy innovation race to China appeared first on...
Published on: August 02, 2025 | Source:Trump takes step back from Philippines in South China Sea
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr’s recent visit to the White House promised to set a new tone for US strategy. The contrast with the Biden administration was vivid: President Donald Trump mostly discussed trade with Marcos and seemed eager to downplay any militarized rivalry with China. It’s an encouraging pivot from the Biden administration’s approach, […] The post Trump takes step back from Philippines in...
Published on: August 02, 2025 | Source:The witchcraft murders that shook an Indian village
Family members are in shock after their loved ones were murdered and allegedly burned alive by a mob.
Published on: August 02, 2025 | Source:North Korea sent me abroad to be a secret IT worker. My wages funded the regime
In a rare interview, a former North Korean IT worker reveals the secret scheme raising funds for Kim Jong Un’s regime.
Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source:Tech manufacturing has powered Asia - now it's a casualty of Trump's tariffs
Trump's tariffs in his first term took aim at China - but this time they are going beyond.
Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source:A tug of war between planes and kites in Indonesia's skies
Authorities warn that kite-flying, a popular pastime in Indonesia, can be a deadly threat to planes.
Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source:Why the US Is Letting China Win on Energy Innovation
To China’s delight, the U.S. has simply stopped competing to be the world’s clean energy powerhouse.
Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source:China’s Successes and Struggles in Costa Rica
The country's experience with China has arguably fallen short of expectations and been the subject of frustrations on both sides.
Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source:How Should South Korea Respond to China’s ‘Yellow Sea Project’?
It is clear that there has been a shift in Beijing’s perception of the Yellow Sea, and its new muscular stance is threatening Seoul’s economic and security interests.
Published on: August 01, 2025 | Source: