Asia & Pacific
Asia Steadily Becomes Global Hub for R&D, Innovation
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.
China Unveils Country's Top 10 Sci-Tech Achievements in 2024
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.
Japan's Machinery Orders Increase 3.4% in November
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.
Indonesia Starts Int’l Carbon Exchange
TEHRAN (ANA)- Indonesia opened its carbon exchange to international buyers to raise funds to help meet ambitious domestic climate goals.
Indonesia Launches 37 Energy Projects
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.
China Completes 3 Rocket Engine Ignition Tests in 1 Day
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).
Malaysia to See 4.8 Percent GDP Growth in Q4
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.
Afghanistan Exports 29.5 Million Dollars Worth of Saffron in 9 Months
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).
New Car Sales in Russia Up 48 Percent in 2024
TEHRAN (ANA)- Russian analytical agency Autostat reported that new car sales in the country increased 48% year-on-year to 1.5 million in 2024.
Inflation No. 1 Concern of People in Philippines
TEHRAN (ANA)- A nationwide survey by an independent polling firm in the Philippines showed that inflation and high prices is the first concern of the Filipinos.
