TEHRAN (ANA)- A commercial spacecraft launch site on China's southern island province of Hainan started constructing its second phase that will include two launch pads designed for liquid propellant rockets.

TEHRAN (ANA)- The Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private) Limited (AASL) announced that over 8.8 million passenger arrivals and departures were recorded in the country in 2024.

TEHRAN (ANA)- Asia has steadily emerged as a global hub for research and development (R&D) and innovation, marked by a significant increase in both the number and quality of its science and technology innovation clusters.

TEHRAN (ANA)- The Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and the Chinese Academy of Engineering (CAE) announced the country's top 10 sci-tech achievements of 2024, with the list including a lunar exploration mission, a brain-inspired chip and a super microscope.

TEHRAN (ANA)- Japan’s cabinet office announced that seasonally adjusted core machinery orders grew 3.4% in November from the previous month in the private sector, marking a rise for a second straight month.

TEHRAN (ANA)- Indonesia opened its carbon exchange to international buyers to raise funds to help meet ambitious domestic climate goals.

TEHRAN (ANA)- Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto inaugurated 37 strategic projects related to the construction of power plants on Monday as the country is on track to achieve energy self-sufficiency.

TEHRAN (ANA)- China successfully completed three ignition tests for liquid oxygen-kerosene engines on Sunday, according to the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC).

TEHRAN (ANA)- The Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) announced that the country’s economy will witness a growth of 4.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024.

TEHRAN (ANA)- The Ministry of Industry and Commerce reports that over 42,200 kilograms of Afghan saffron, valued at $29.588 million, were exported to various countries during the first nine months of 1403 (solar year started on March 20th, 2024).