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Asia

Everyone Is Watching AI Chips — But Taiwan’s CyberPower Just Revealed the Hidden Industry That Could Explode Next

The Taiwanese power management company reported a sharp improvement in its second-quarter performance, with revenue and profits climbing as demand increased for its uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems and data-center solutions. CyberPower said second-quarter revenue rose 13.9% from the previous quarter to NT$3.34 billion (about US$104.87 million), while net profit jumped 69.2% to NT$672.8 million, reflecting stronger sales momentum and improved profitability. The company expects further

August 23, 2026

Asia

His Studio Was Destroyed by the Kumamoto Quake — What This Japanese Artist Did Next Is Inspiring

MISATO, KUMAMOTO — When a powerful earthquake struck Kumamoto Prefecture on July 28, Japanese painter Kazuyuki Takishita was inside his studio. Within moments, the disaster had damaged both his home and atelier, sending stored artworks crashing down and leaving more than 10 pieces damaged — including works intended for exhibitions. Some could not be saved. But rather than allowing the destruction to silence his creativity, Takishita returned to work within about a week. Now, the 50-year-old ar

August 23, 2026

Politics

64 Children on One Tiny Bangkok Flat: The Shocking Discovery That Has Thai Authorities Digging Deeper

BANGKOK — What initially appeared to be an ordinary household-registration issue has opened the door to a much larger investigation in Thailand after authorities discovered that 64 foreign children had been registered as residents of a single small flat in Bangkok’s Din Daeng district — despite not actually living there. The discovery has become part of a widening investigation into alleged fraudulent household registrations involving nearly 200 foreign children, reportedly from Myanmar, and ra

August 23, 2026

Politics

Thailand Is Rushing ฿100 Million to Flood-Hit Nan — But Another Threat Could Undo the Recovery

NAN, Thailand — Thailand has shifted from emergency rescue to a massive cleanup and recovery operation in flood-ravaged Nan province, with the government preparing compensation payments, deploying soldiers and heavy machinery, and racing to restore damaged communities before more rain threatens the region. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul visited Nan on Sunday, August 23, and ordered government agencies to accelerate rehabilitation, damage assessments and financial assistance for residents af

August 23, 2026

Politics

Washington Just Made a Rare Move in the Bond Market — But What Investors Fear Next Could Shake the Global Economy

The U.S. government may be preparing to take a more aggressive role in stabilizing the Treasury market after investors showed growing concern over rising debt pressures and market volatility. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the government could increase its purchases of Treasury securities, suggesting Washington may expand its bond buyback strategy to support liquidity and restore confidence in the world’s largest government bond market. The comments came after the Treasury revealed

August 23, 2026

Politics

84 Years After 183 Workers Died, What Is Still Hidden Beneath This Japanese Mine?

A citizen-led search is bringing renewed attention to one of World War II-era Japan’s most devastating industrial disasters — and to the remains that may still lie beneath the sea. More than eight decades after 183 workers were killed in a catastrophic flooding accident at Japan’s Chosei undersea coal mine, a small civic group is continuing the difficult mission of recovering and identifying those left behind. The disaster occurred on February 3, 1942, when an abnormal inflow of seawater flood

August 23, 2026

Business

Thailand’s “Rent an Uncle” Trend Is Taking Off — But What’s Really Driving People to Hire Older Companions?

BANGKOK — A surprising new trend in Thailand is putting older adults in the spotlight: people are increasingly paying for the company, conversation and experience of older men through so-called “rent an uncle” services. The phenomenon, highlighted by the Bangkok Post on Aug. 23, 2026, reflects a broader change in how companionship, ageing and social connection are being viewed in Thailand. The concept is not simply about hiring someone to perform a task. For some participants, it offers somethi

August 23, 2026

Uncategorized

Japan Is Finally Changing Breast Cancer Screening Rules — But Is the Change Enough?

Japan’s approach to breast cancer screening is entering a significant new phase after the Health Ministry revealed in June that recipients of municipal breast cancer screenings would begin receiving information about whether they have dense breast tissue, according to a recent report by The Japan Times. The move addresses an issue that has been debated in Japan for years: women with dense breasts may face a greater chance that a cancer is difficult to spot on a mammogram because both dense tiss

August 23, 2026

Uncategorized

Taiwan Just Crossed a Historic Defense Line — But China’s Next Move Could Change Asia Forever

Taiwan is preparing for one of its most significant military expansions in decades, announcing a record-breaking defense budget aimed at strengthening its ability to respond to growing pressure from China. The proposed defense spending plan, which would push Taiwan’s military budget beyond NT$1 trillion for the first time, reflects Taipei’s determination to upgrade its armed forces, expand asymmetric warfare capabilities, and prepare for possible future conflicts in the Taiwan Strait. Presiden

August 23, 2026

Thailand

American Tourist Allegedly Steals From Bangkok Store—Minutes Later, a Police Officer Is Slashed in the Neck

The incident began at about 9:30 a.m. near a 7-Eleven on Phadung Dao Road in the Suea Pa area of Bangkok's Pom Prap Sattru Phai district. Police had received a report of an alleged theft when Police Lieutenant Prasarn Somkanee, a traffic officer from Phra Ratchawang Police Station who was passing through the area on a motorcycle, intervened. According to police accounts and reports citing CCTV footage, Lopez attempted to flee and allegedly attacked the officer with a yellow box cutter, strikin

August 23, 2026