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Malaysian para badminton legend Cheah Liek Hou delayed his Chinese New Year celebrations to chase his 9th singles world title in Bahrain. The 37-year-old returned home with two more gold medals, bringing his remarkable world championship total to 16.
A Taiwanese woman fulfilled her late father-in-law's dying wish by reuniting with his long-lost relatives in mainland China in less than 12 hours. Local authorities coordinated an urgent search that ended nearly eight decades of family separation.
A remote mountain village in China has transformed from extreme poverty to prosperity by turning its traditional Miao culture into a thriving tourism destination. Families who once walked two hours daily for firewood now run successful guesthouses welcoming visitors from around the world.
A remote mountain village in China transformed its ancient Miao culture into a thriving tourism industry that multiplied local incomes 18 times in 17 years. The model now helps 33,000 people across the region build stable lives without relying on outside aid.
After decades building careers during China's economic boom, millions of retirees are spending their pensions on runway shows, salsa lessons, and murder mystery games instead of traditional grandparent duties. New social clubs are turning retirement into an adventure for a generation that refuses to slow down.
Researchers just cracked a major challenge in solar technology, creating a highly efficient panel without expensive silver. Their breakthrough could make clean energy cheaper and more accessible worldwide.
Three researchers from the National University of Singapore just received the nation's highest science awards for breakthrough work in molecular chemistry, disease genetics, and solar energy. Their innovations are paving the way for quantum technologies, precision medicine, and cleaner energy across Asia.
A single ancient bone from Taiwan proves a giant python once ruled an island now home to no pythons at all. The discovery rewrites 400,000 years of ecological history.
New Zealand's critically endangered kākāpō parrots just had their second-best breeding season ever, with 52 adorable chicks hatching this year. With only 236 adults left in the world, conservationists say these chunky flightless birds are finally moving away from extinction.
A fully autonomous truck just delivered real cargo 230 miles from Houston to Dallas with nobody inside, no remote operator, and no backup driver. This wasn't a test run but an actual commercial delivery that made money.
Swiss cyclist Marlen Reusser dominated stage 4 of the Tour de France Femmes, claiming victory in a thrilling time trial that reshuffled the overall standings. The world champion now leads the race by just 14 seconds, setting up an exciting finish for women's cycling's biggest event.
Robot vehicles powered by artificial intelligence have learned to work together to fight fires, achieving near-perfect success in early trials without risking human lives. The breakthrough could transform emergency response by keeping firefighters safely away from dangerous situations.
China just launched the world's first industrial-scale facility to recycle retired solar panels and wind turbines, tackling a looming waste challenge before it becomes a crisis. The plant can process over 10,000 tonnes of old renewable equipment annually, turning the "last mile" problem into a circular solution.
More than 4,700 schools across Rwanda will receive 40 fruit trees each to feed students and teach climate action through hands-on learning. The nationwide program combines nutrition, education, and environmental protection in one simple solution.
Kazakhstan is building Central Asia's first local battery storage factory in a major partnership that will create jobs and help the country store clean energy from its booming solar and wind farms. The move positions the nation as the region's renewable energy leader.
Women can now screen for cervical cancer from home, removing barriers that kept millions from potentially lifesaving tests. The FDA-approved option could help reach the 25% of women who skip recommended screenings.
A new partnership is bringing AI-powered wind, solar, and battery storage to Laos, creating Southeast Asia's biggest integrated renewable energy system. The project will transform the country from a hydro-only power exporter into a diverse clean energy leader.
MIT researchers turned ultrasound imaging into a 3D experience using virtual reality headsets, letting doctors see inside the body like they have X-ray vision. The breakthrough could make medical training faster and diagnoses more accurate.