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Scientists looking for giant trees in Taiwan discovered a hidden forest filled with some of East Asia's tallest trees

A team of researchers has uncovered remarkable giant temperate forests nestled within the mountains of Taiwan. Utilising airborne laser scanning technology, they identified towering conifers and age-old broadleaf trees that sequester substantial carbon, acting as crucial reserves for climate stability. As an outcome of Taiwan's challenging terrain, these ancient ecosystems…

The Times of India

Scientists spent 10 years searching for East Asia's tallest tree—what they found was extraordinary

Researchers found East Asia's tallest tree, a Taiwania fir, standing 84.1 meters high. This discovery followed a decade-long scientific expedition using advanced laser mapping technology. Hundreds of citizen scientists assisted in analyzing data to identify these remarkable old-growth forests. The giant tree offers insights into biodiversity and vital carbon storage…

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Indian steelmakers pivot home as Europe tightens imports, China squeezes margins

Indian steelmakers are shifting focus to domestic markets amid tighter European import rules. Exports to the EU and Britain are expected to significantly decrease this fiscal year. Competition from cheaper Chinese steel is challenging this domestic strategy. Companies are also exploring markets in East Asia and the Middle East. India's…

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End criminalisation of drug use

Earlier this month, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) released its latest regional report showing another year of record-breaking increases in drug seizures made by countries in Southeast and East Asia, particularly of methamphetamine and ketamine -- both synthetic drugs produced and trafficked regionally for the past…

Bangkok Post

Ancient Chinese city opens hidden treasures to visitors: How the 5,000-year-old Shijiahe civilisation built walls, canals and a thriving urban centre

For thousands of years, the remains of a remarkable prehistoric city lay buried beneath the plains of central China, preserving clues to one of the Yangtze River region's earliest urban civilisations. Now, new visitor access and archaeological discoveries are shedding fresh light on the Shijiahe Culture, a sophisticated society that…

The Times of India

In 1929, a young archaeologist in China uncovered skullcap, 'Peking Man' inside a cold cave and changed human history forever

A 1929 discovery in China changed human evolution studies. Pei Wenzhong found the Peking Man skullcap. This fossil proved early humans lived in East Asia much earlier than thought. It became a key piece of evidence for Homo erectus. Zhoukoudian is now a major prehistoric site. The find continues to…

The Economic Times

First Taiwan, then South Korea? How global AI supercycle is demoting Indian stock market

A global AI-led market shift is driving massive foreign capital outflows from India toward East Asia’s technology hubs, with overseas investors pulling nearly $24 billion from Indian equities this year. Fueled by the AI boom and a sharp rally in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Taiwan has overtaken India as the…

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Quote of the day by Confucius: “A great man is hard on himself; a small man is...” Life lessons on success, human nature and achievements by China’s popular philosopher

Quote of the day by Confucius explains how people should focus on self-improvement instead of blaming others. The quote shares lessons on success, discipline, human nature, leadership, and achievements. Confucius believed that growth starts with self-examination. His teachings influenced China and many East Asian societies. The quote remains relevant in…

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US warns as Asian needle ant reaches over 20 states; experts warn of sharp, painful attacks

An inconspicuous creature is invading certain portions of the United States and has begun to attract interest from experts and safety agencies. The Asian needle ant is native to East Asia, and although small and unassuming, the sting of the creature is said to be excruciatingly painful. Victims describe the…

The Times of India

Global investors are shrugging off Iran worries and returning to markets in Asia, the 'backbone of the whole AI value chain'

The AI boom is lifting markets across East Asia, yet energy concerns are causing Southeast Asia to lag behind.

Fortune

The Iran war is pushing Southeast Asia to debate the once unthinkable: Whether ships will need to pay to transit the Strait of Malacca

Indonesia’s finance minister has floated the idea. Singapore and Malaysia are pushing back. Thailand sees an opportunity.

Fortune

How the Iran energy crisis is supercharging Southeast Asia's EV transition

Chinese EV giant BYD received the most orders of any automaker at the Bangkok Auto Show in early April, beating Toyota for the first time.

Fortune

12 Countries Where Lord Ram Is Part of History & Worshipped Beyond India

The Ramayana did not remain limited to India. Over centuries, it travelled through trade routes, kingdoms, and religious exchanges into Southeast Asia, East Asia, and Central Asia. In each region, it was not simply translated but reshaped into local culture, language, and belief systems. Today, there are said to be…

Times Life

UAE’s Etihad Rail operator Keolis appoints Yoen Dupuis as CEO ahead of passenger service launch

Keolis has appointed Yoen Dupuis as the new CEO for its Middle East and East Asia regions, based in the UAE. Dupuis will oversee strategic planning and operations for advanced transit networks, including the Dubai Metro and Tram, while driving sustainability and integrating smart technologies for a smoother commuter experience.

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Ancient humans arrived in East Asia hundreds of thousands of years earlier than thought

Findings suggest human ancestors spread across Asia earlier, faster and possibly more successfully than commonly believed

LiveScience

'Absolute surprise': Homo erectus skulls found in China are almost 1.8 million years old — the oldest evidence of the ancient human relatives in East Asia

A new date for Homo erectus skulls found in central China provides new insight into how and when ancient human relatives reached eastern Asia.

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Japan’s Farewell to Their Last 2 Beloved Pandas: People get emotional

Japan has never lacked a single giant panda in the past 50 years and now this is what is happening as twin pandas Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei left Tokyo Ueno Zoo to go to China. Their repatriation that was initially planned due to international loan agreements has been accompanied…

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160,000-year-old sophisticated stone tools discovered in China may not have been made by Homo sapiens

Archaeologists have found the oldest known evidence of hafted tools in East Asia, and they challenge a previously held assumption about stone tool use.

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About Animal That Look Unreal But Actually Exist

The Odd Beauty of Survival These startlingly bizarre animals prove that survival doesn’t always favor the ordinary. Each has adapted to meet the demands of its environment, whether that means having a transparent head to let in the dimmest light, pretending to be a leaf, or having extendable jaws to…

The Independent UK

Inside Asia’s scam sweatshops – and why they are so hard to shut down

An estimated 120,000 people in Myanmar are being forced to work in online scam operations

The Independent UK

A familiar refrain as China and Japan, uneasy neighbors in East Asia, begin 2026 at odds again

They’re at it again

Axios

China on track for massive population decline

The world's population map is about to flip.

Benzinga

China's 'Biggest Military Peacetime Buildups' Threaten America's Allies In East Asia, Warns Tom Cotton

Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) warns that China's rapid "peacetime" military buildup is increasingly aimed at pushing the United States away from its Asian allies and even U.S. territory, pressing Republicans to answer what he calls a growing threat to American interests.

The Conversation

New study reveals how illegal wildlife trade intersects with organized crime in Canada

When most people hear terms like poaching, wildlife trafficking or illegal wildlife trade, they probably think of threatened species such as elephants, rhinos, tigers or sharks. Geographically, wildlife crime may feel like a problem confined to southern Africa or southeast and East Asia.

The Independent UK

‘Serious threat’ warning as Asian hornets found in part of UK for first time

The Yellow-legged hornet is a harmful invasive species originating from East Asia that feeds on honeybees

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