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As drones swarm battlefields, militaries seek cheaper defences
Bloomberg News, Published on 13/09/2025
» LONDON — The proliferation of uncrewed systems in the Ukraine-Russia war has highlighted the importance of drone defence capabilities. But the dilemma militaries around the world face is that the attack weapons tend to be far cheaper than the response to destroy them.
Vietnam to buy two Lockheed Martin helicopters
Reuters, Published on 24/07/2025
» HANOI — Vietnam's police ministry has agreed to buy two Lockheed Martin helicopters, according to three people with knowledge of the talks, in what would be a key security deal since Washington lifted an arms embargo on the Communist-run nation a decade ago.
Japan’s World Expo touts unity … and algae
AFP, Published on 10/04/2025
» OSAKA, Japan - World Expo opens on Sunday with host Japan aiming to bring humanity together, despite global turmoil and tepid public enthusiasm for the six-month event showcasing innovation — as well as Hello Kitty in algae form.
Japan's Osaka bans street smoking ahead of Expo 2025
AFP, Published on 27/01/2025
» TOKYO - The Japanese city of Osaka on Monday imposed a smoking ban on public streets as part of efforts to become more visitor-friendly ahead of this year's World Expo.
Osaka Expo 'Grand Ring' a symbol of unity: architect
AFP, Published on 01/01/2025
» OSAKA (JAPAN) - A towering wooden "Grand Ring" built for Expo 2025 in Osaka pays homage to Japan's architectural history and is a symbol of unity despite criticism over costs, its creator says.
Vietnam PM says arms expo is a message of peace
Reuters, Published on 19/12/2024
» HANOI — Vietnam is seeking to expand its international defence cooperation to build trust and prevent wars, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said on Thursday at the opening of Vietnam's second international arms fair.
Chinese defence firms to attend Vietnam arms fair as ties deepen
Reuters, Published on 15/11/2024
» HANOI: Chinese defence firms will participate in an arms fair in Vietnam next month, a Vietnamese defence official said on Friday, a possible sign of deepening military ties between the two neighbours.
China ends 9-year decline in new marriages in 2023, but divorces also climb
South China Morning Post, Published on 18/03/2024
» HONG KONG: China ended a nine-year streak of declining marriage registrations last year, with the number of newlywed couples rising to 7.68 million, according to data released by the Ministry of Civil Affairs on Friday.
Climate talks end with standing ovation
AFP, Published on 13/12/2023
» DUBAI - The proud president of COP28 had no time left to lose.
Russian billionaire touts woolly mammoths as climate fix
Bloomberg, Published on 03/12/2023
» Andrey Melnichenko, a Russian billionaire who made a fortune in coal and fertiliser then found himself sanctioned after the invasion of Ukraine, now has a plan to stem methane emissions from the thawing Siberian permafrost: recreating a time when woolly mammoths roamed the tundra.