Beyblade series evolves into a sport enjoyed by people of all ages
TOKYO -- The Beyblade family of spinning battle tops keeps evolving even as Japanese toy maker Tomy marked their 25th anniversary this year.
Recent Developments and News in Asia
Hitachi and Singtel deepen AI data center collaboration
TOKYO -- Hitachi and Singapore Telecommunications plan to collaborate on next-generation data centers, the partners said on Monday, as Asian demand grows for the infrastructure needed to run generative artificial intelligence.
2 separate bus crashes in Pakistan leave at least 36 people dead, officials say
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Two separate bus crashes hours apart in Pakistan on Sunday left at least 36 people dead and dozens more injured, officials said.
Canada Will Impose 100% Tariffs on Chinese Electric Vehicles
In a significant escalation of trade tensions between Western countries and China, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Monday that Canada would impose 100 percent tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, joining the United States and the European Union in protecting domestic car production.
US racing to shield Indo-Pacific bases from China’s missiles
The US is upgrading Indo-Pacific base defenses and building alternative facilities in a bid to stay ahead of China and North Korea’s growing missile threats.
Former Malaysian PM Muhyiddin Yassin charged with sedition
KUALA LUMPUR -- Former Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin was charged by prosecutors with sedition Tuesday, following remarks he made during a recent by-election campaign allegedly criticizing the country's former king, Sultan Abdullah of Pahang.