Xi and Modi Meet at BRICS Summit, Emphasize Managing Differences and Addressing Trade Concerns

NEW DELHI/TOKYO – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a significant bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the 2026 BRICS summit in New Delhi on…

Fujitsu to Export AI Semiconductors Developed with Fugaku Technology to US and Asia

TOKYO – Fujitsu is poised to enter the burgeoning global market for artificial intelligence (AI) semiconductors, with plans to begin exporting its advanced AI chips to the United States and…

Pham Nhat Quan Anh Takes Helm as VinFast CEO in Landmark Generational Shift at Vingroup

HANOI – In a move signaling a significant turning point for one of Vietnam’s most influential business empires, Vingroup announced on Saturday that Pham Nhat Vuong’s eldest son, Pham Nhat…

Huawei’s BoGuan AI Leverages Regional History to Revolutionize Tourism Content Creation

GUANGZHOU — Chinese technology giant Huawei Technologies has unveiled a groundbreaking large language model, codenamed BoGuan, meticulously trained on the rich tapestry of regional history. This innovative AI is poised…

Japan Eyes Next-Generation Fast Breeder Reactor to Secure Energy Future

TOKYO — Japan is actively considering the construction of a next-generation fast breeder nuclear reactor, a pivotal move aimed at significantly diminishing the nation’s reliance on imported uranium and bolstering…

Apple’s New CEO John Ternus Unveils iPhone Duo, Company’s First Foldable Model, Amidst Market Saturation and High Price Point

Cupertino, California – September 9, 2026 – Apple, under the leadership of its new CEO John Ternus, officially entered the burgeoning foldable smartphone market on Wednesday with the unveiling of…

Indonesia’s Senior Economic and Finance Ministers Clash Over Universal Bank Account Scheme Scale

JAKARTA — A notable public disagreement has emerged between Indonesia’s top economic and finance ministers regarding the scope and scale of a proposed government initiative aimed at ensuring every citizen…

A Japanese Consortium Acquires Major Tokyo Skyscraper Stake in Landmark Deal Valued at 230 Billion Yen

TOKYO – A significant transaction has reshaped the Tokyo real estate landscape as a Japanese consortium, spearheaded by prominent property developer Hulic, has secured a substantial portion of the Pacific…

Vietnam and Russia Forge Deeper Energy Ties Amidst Shifting Geopolitical Sands

HANOI — Vietnamese President To Lam and Russian President Vladimir Putin concluded a high-level summit in Moscow on September 9, 2026, pledging to significantly deepen energy cooperation between their nations.…

Tragedy Strikes Philippine Waters: Ferry Fire Claims Lives, Dozens Missing Near Palawan

Five individuals have been confirmed dead and a significant number remain unaccounted for following a devastating fire that engulfed the Philippine ferry MV June Aster on Wednesday evening, September 9,…