Japanese Researchers Identify Protein Linked to Aging, Offering Hope for Longer, Healthier Lives
Researchers in Japan have identified a protein, AP2A1, as a key factor in the aging process. Their findings, published in...
March 1, 2025Section
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India and EU Push for Historic Trade Pact to Redefine Global Alliances
India and the European Union (EU) have committed to concluding a long-awaited Free Trade Agreement (FTA) by the end. Analysis...
February 28, 2025
Xi Calls for Economic Resilience as U.S. Tariff Threats Escalate
President Xi Jinping urged China to confront economic challenges head-on, emphasizing centralized leadership as the backbone of stability. His remarks,...
February 28, 2025
Iran’s Accelerated Uranium Enrichment Sparks Global Alarm
Iran has sharply escalated its uranium enrichment activities, amassing 274.8 kilograms of uranium enriched to 60%, according to a confidential...
February 26, 2025
China Hits Record Trade Surplus, but Dark Clouds Gather Over 2025 and Beyond
(Analysis) In 2024, China extended its dominance in global trade, with exports rising 5.5% to $3.575 trillion, far outpacing the...
February 24, 2025
Trump Curbs Chinese Investments in Key Sectors
U.S. President Donald Trump signed a memorandum tightening restrictions on Chinese investments in critical sectors
February 24, 2025
Japan, U.S., and South Korea Collaborate on Hydrogen and Tech Innovation
Japan, the United States, and South Korea have launched a joint initiative to advance hydrogen energy and critical technologies, aiming...
February 21, 2025
Thursday Asia News Roundup, February 20, 2025
Asia’s economic, political, and business landscapes are buzzing with transformative events on February 20, 2025
February 20, 2025 Tuesday Asia Roundup, February 19, 2025
Asia’s economic, political, and business landscapes are electrified with pivotal events on February 19, 2025. From market tremors
February 19, 2025